Black Diamond public meetings in 2023

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

The City Council met in a special session to discuss collective bargaining in a closed session. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The City Council approved the 2024 budget and legislative agenda, along with updates to the city fee and utility rate schedules. The Council also voted to repeal municipal code chapters prohibiting medical and recreational marijuana, directing a portion of resulting tax revenues toward drug education and addiction prevention.

• Adopted 2024 Budget (7-0)
• Repealed BDMC Chapters 20.04 and 20.08 prohibiting medical and recreational marijuana (4-2-1)
• Approved 2024 Legislative Agenda (7-0)
• Approved City Fee Schedule and 2024 Utility Rate Schedule (7-0)
• Amended 2023 Budget (7-0)
• Increased estimated assessed valuation and max property tax for 2024 public safety (7-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Steve Jensen to Planning Commission Position #2 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including school and fire impact fee adjustments (7-0)

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

The City Council adopted ordinances setting the 2024 property tax percentage and maximum dollar amount for public safety. The Council also approved a pedestrian and bicycle study and updated the Comprehensive Plan regarding school facilities. Additionally, two city buildings were renamed to honor Howard Botts Jr. and Dorothy Botts.

• Approved property tax dollar increase and percentage for 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted maximum property tax dollar amount for 2024 public safety services (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-1195 updating school district capital facilities plans (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1583 suspending the 2024 comprehensive plan docketing process (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for Downtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Link Study (7-0)
• Renamed Police Department building to Howard Botts Jr. Municipal Building (7-0)
• Dedicated Black Diamond Gymnasium to Dorothy Botts (7-0)
• Approved $503,558.99 in claim checks and $525,190.32 in payroll (7-0)

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

The commission received a presentation on the Land Use Element Draft for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Requested commissioner comments on Land Use Element Draft by November 30

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

The Black Diamond City Council approved the meeting agenda and a motion for municipal court case management software services, both by 7-0 votes. Councilmembers discussed options for repealing marijuana regulations but did not vote on a final decision. The council also reached consensus to hold their 2024 retreat on February 10th.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion for municipal court case management software services (7-0)
• Reached consensus on February 10th for 2024 council retreat
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to review the 2024 preliminary budget and revenue sources. Finance staff explained that property taxes fund 100% of Public Safety and discussed two possible ordinances to allow a 1% property tax increase. No final decisions on the budget or tax ordinances were made during this meeting.

• Reviewed 2024 preliminary budget and revenue sources
• Discussed two possible property tax ordinances
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

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

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss collective bargaining. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 preliminary budget for Public Works, covering street, water, sewer, stormwater, REET I & II, capital projects, and special revenue and internal service funds. This is a work session, so no final decisions are expected; it is a discussion and review item.

• Review of 2024 preliminary budget for Public Works (street, water, sewer, stormwater)
• Review of REET I & II funds
• Review of capital projects and special revenue/internal service funds

The City Council held a work session to review the 2024 preliminary budget of revenue and expenditures for Public Works. This included a review of special revenue funds and internal service funds. No formal votes were taken on the budget items.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding marijuana regulations. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Enumclaw School District regarding an upcoming bond and discussions on sewer rate increases and the Flock Safety contract.

• Public hearing for AB23-057 regarding marijuana regulations
• Resolution AB23-059 regarding a sewer rate increase
• Resolution AB23-060 regarding the continuation of the Flock Safety contract
• Presentation from Enumclaw School District regarding an upcoming bond
• Claim checks and EFTs totaling $525,017.68

The City Council approved a sewer rate increase for 2024 with annual CPI adjustments. The council also confirmed a new Hearing Examiner and voted to continue the Flock Safety contract. Two grant agreements for a skatepark and parks maintenance were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1575 increasing 2024 sewer rates with annual CPI adjustments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1574 confirming Mark Scheibmeir as Hearing Examiner and authorizing his contract (7-0)
• Approved continuation of Flock Safety contract (4-2)
• Approved grant agreement for Skatepark Project (7-0)
• Approved Local Parks Maintenance Grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved claim checks totaling $525,017.68 (7-0)
• Approved September 2023 payroll totaling $540,132.69 (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council is holding a special meeting to review the 2024 budget for General Fund revenues and expenditures, including a possible increase in property tax. This is a work session, so no final decisions are expected; the council is discussing options.

• Review of 2024 General Fund revenues and expenditures
• Possible increase in property tax

The City Council held a work session to review 2024 General Fund revenues and expenditures, including a possible property tax increase. No formal votes were taken on the budget items. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2023.

• Reviewed 2024 General Fund revenue sources and expenditure functions
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss the principles and structure of a potential Code of Conduct. No formal votes were taken on the code, and the council reached a consensus to provide a report at the next meeting.

• Consensus reached to provide a council report at the next meeting regarding the 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

The meeting consisted of public comments regarding the relationship between Black Diamond and Enumclaw. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The Black Diamond Planning Commission approved the September 12, 2023, meeting minutes as presented. The commission received a presentation from contract planner Andrew Love regarding survey results and next steps. Director Davis reported on upcoming items for November, including sewer plan hearings and rezoning discussions, but no new ordinances or permits were decided.

• Approved September 12, 2023, minutes as presented
• Adjourned meeting 7-0

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

The City Council approved two professional services agreements with Parametrix, Inc. for infrastructure projects. The council also approved claim checks totaling $98,495.67 and declared certain city property as surplus.

• Approved claim checks No. 53504 through 53537 for $98,495.67 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution declaring certain city property as surplus (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1571 for Parametrix on-call engineering support for WSDOT fish passages (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1572 for Amendment 1 to Parametrix contract for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement design (6-0)

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

The council held a work session to review current year revenues and expenditures and the 2024 preliminary budget summary. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals or tax increases during this meeting.

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

The City Council approved several maintenance and infrastructure contracts via the consent agenda. Council also authorized the mayor to execute the Re+ Pledge to support King County's Re+ Program.

• Approved $453,012.96 in claim checks (6-0)
• Approved $547,628.54 in August 2023 payroll (6-0)
• Authorized Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk maintenance (6-0)
• Authorized Lake Defense Force to remove dead aquatic weed mats (6-0)
• Awarded bid to Tony Lind Paving for Roberts Drive Shoulder Improvement Project (6-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute the Re+ Pledge for King County’s Re+ Program (6-0)

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

The council held a work session to discuss establishing a code of conduct and guiding principles for council members. No formal policies were adopted, but members reached a consensus to continue the discussion at the next work session.

• Consensus reached to meet again on the code of conduct topic on October 12
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The Planning Commission established recommendations for the siting and regulation of cannabis retail, production, processing, and research. The body determined which zoning districts are suitable for these uses and set specific security and buffer requirements.

• Approved restricting cannabis retail to Community Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial zones (6-0)
• Approved restricting cannabis production, processing, and research to Business Industrial and Industrial zones (6-0)
• Denied the creation of any additional zoning districts for cannabis uses (6-0)
• Approved additional review criteria for conditional uses including lighting, security, and cash limits (6-0)
• Approved maintaining a 1,000-foot buffer for all zones, requiring a conditional use permit to reduce it below 1,000 feet (5-1)
• Authorized the Community Development Director to identify other related land-use issues for City Council analysis (6-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023, meeting minutes

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

The City Council approved professional services agreements for a mental health therapist and a peer support counselor for the Therapeutic Court. Council also voted to modify its order of business to prioritize discussions on a potential levy lid lift through the end of 2023.

• Approved contract for Khadija Ewalt as Mental Health Therapist for Therapeutic Court (7-0)
• Approved contract for Jaydn Bond as Peer Support Counselor for Therapeutic Court (7-0)
• Approved modification to forego council reports through end of 2023 to allow time for levy lid lift discussions (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $343,708.21 in claim checks (7-0)
• Approved contract amendments for Prosecutor, Public Defender, and Municipal Court Judge (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Tough Mudder (7-0)
• Approved amendment to ILA with King County for CDBG Program (7-0)

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)

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss collective bargaining. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The council held a work session to discuss a potential levy lid lift for public safety personnel costs. No decisions were made; however, the council requested detailed staffing projections and cost analyses for police, fire, and court services to inform future decisions.

• Requested staffing and cost projections for police, fire, and courts for 2024-2034
• Requested analysis on fire service shift costs and response time impacts
• Requested city revenue projections for 2024-2029
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The City Council authorized an addendum to the inmate housing agreement with the South Correctional Entity for 2024. The council also confirmed a new appointment to the Planning Commission and approved several payment batches.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1560 for inmate housing contract addendum with South Correctional Entity (5-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Darcey Peterson to Position #5 of the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved claim checks totaling $373,074.44 (6-0)
• Approved July 2023 payroll totaling $534,387.74 (6-0)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review new business regarding marijuana regulations. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of Marijuana Regulations

The Planning Commission discussed zoning and setback requirements for cannabis businesses following a request from City Council. No final decisions were made on these regulations; the commission will hold a public hearing on September 12.

• Adopted July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Natural Environment elements until September
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the preliminary docket for 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The body will also review claim checks and receive a presentation from the Lions Club.

• Public hearing on AB23-027A: Resolution Regarding the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Prelim Docket
• Approval of claim checks (No. 53213 through 53327) totaling $271,843.98
• Presentation by Rob Johnson of the Lions Club

The City Council approved a resolution to establish the 2023 docket of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for the 2024 Periodic Update. The council also approved the agenda and a consent agenda including claim checks.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1559 establishing the 2023 Docket of proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including claim checks No. 53213 through 53327 totaling $271,843.98 (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 Council Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for the 2024 budget calendar and a proposal for a Public Works maintenance software system. The body is also reviewing an ordinance to repeal and replace the water safety code.

• Claim checks and EFTs totaling $1,063,352.22
• Payroll totaling $514,636.26
• Resolution adopting 2023 Budget Calendar for 2024 Budget
• Proposal from Brightly Software Inc. for a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Ordinance repealing and replacing BDMC Ch. 8.24 regarding Water Safety

The City Council adopted the 2024 budget planning calendar and approved a contract for a new computerized maintenance system for Public Works. Council also updated the municipal code regarding water safety and approved over $1.5 million in claims and payroll.

• Approved 2023 Budget Calendar for 2024 Budget Process (7-0)
• Accepted proposal from Brightly Software Inc. for Computerized Maintenance Management System (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-1192 repealing and replacing BDMC Ch. 8.24 regarding water safety (7-0)
• Approved claim checks totaling $1,063,352.22 (7-0)
• Approved payroll totaling $514,636.26 (7-0)
• Approved July 6, 2023 Council Meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Sewer System Plan. The body will also review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and first drafts of the Natural Environment and Parks, Recreation and Open Space elements.

• Presentation on Comprehensive Sewer System Plan by Scott Hanis and Andrew Williamson
• Update to Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update via AHBL PowerPoint Presentation
• First Draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element / Appendix
• First Draft Natural Environment Element / Appendix

The Planning Commission adopted the May 9, 2023, meeting minutes. Members agreed to review drafts of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update independently before the August meeting. Two first-draft elements regarding parks and the natural environment were postponed.

• Adopted May 9, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed First Draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element to August 8 meeting
• Postponed First Draft Natural Environment Element to August 8 meeting
• Agreed to review Comprehensive Plan Chapters 3 and 4 for discussion at the August meeting

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including land use for cannabis retail and an inmate housing agreement. The council is also reviewing a purchase for a reserve fire engine and updates to the city fee schedule.

• Claim checks totaling $311,224.67
• Resolution AB23-032 updating the City’s Fee Schedule
• Resolution AB23-033 approving purchase of Reserve Fire Engine
• Resolution AB23-034 referring cannabis retail site land use analysis to the Planning Commission
• Resolution AB23-035 for an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sunnyside for inmate housing

The City Council approved the purchase of a reserve fire engine and a ground lease agreement for a skatepark with the Enumclaw School District. Council also referred a land use analysis for cannabis retail, production, and research sites to the Planning Commission and authorized an interlocal agreement for inmate housing.

• Approved $311,224.67 in claim checks (7-0)
• Approved Resolution accepting 3 Avenue Watermain Improvement Project completion (7-0)
• Approved Resolution updating the City’s Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved ground lease for recreational facilities agreement with Enumclaw School District (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1554 to purchase reserve fire engine for $250,000 plus tax and fees (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1555 referring cannabis retail, producing, processing, and research land use analysis to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1556 authorizing interlocal agreement with City of Sunnyside for inmate housing (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a contract for the Lawson Hills Fire Station and the 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Program. The body will also review proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and security software purchases.

• Contract with CCD Black Diamond Partners LLC for the purchase of the Lawson Hills Fire Station
• 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Program resolution
• 2023 Docket of Proposed Comp Plan Amendments
• Contract with Secure Pacific for security systems at city properties
• Purchase of SIEM Software from Rapid7

The City Council authorized the purchase of the Lawson Hills Fire Station and adopted a six-year transportation improvement program. Council also approved contracts for security systems and SIEM software. A vote to establish the 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendment docket was rescinded.

• Approved purchase of Lawson Hills Fire Station (7-0)
• Adopted 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved security system contract with Secure Pacific Corporation for Community Gym, Police Department, and Water Tower (7-0)
• Approved SIEM software contract with Rapid7 (7-0)
• Rescinded vote to establish 2023 Comprehensive Plan amendment docket (7-0)
• Postponed skate park agreement with Enumclaw School District until July 6
• Approved June 15 claim checks of $441,417.56 and May 2023 payroll of $497,709.02 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a regular work session to review upcoming city business. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding scenarios and options for a levy lid lift.

• Discussion regarding levy lid lift scenarios and options

The City Council held a work session to review the history, requirements, and types of levy lid lifts. Discussions included ballot requirements, tax impacts on various home values, and potential public safety staffing levels. No formal decisions were made regarding a specific levy proposal.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

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

The City Council approved the naming of a pocket park and authorized over $661,000 in claim checks. A contract for the purchase of the Lawson Hills Fire Station was postponed, and discussions on Lake Sawyer boating rules were tabled.

• Named pocket park along Railroad Avenue Gomer Evans Memorial Park (6-0)
• Approved claim checks No. 52998 through 53030 totaling $661,242.06 (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on Lake Sawyer Boating Rules and wake surfing ban (6-0)
• Postponed purchase contract for Lawson Hills Fire Station to June 15, 2023
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 11 and May 18 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The councils of Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley are meeting for joint discussions. The agenda includes updates from each city and a presentation from King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn.

• King County Council update from Councilmember Reagan Dunn
• City updates from Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley
• Discussion on police updates
• Discussion on mental health

The Tri City Meeting consisted of updates and presentations from King County and city officials. No substantive decisions, votes, or ordinances were acted upon during the session.

City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a special retreat to envision the city's direction over the next 10-30 years. The body will discuss financial sustainability, community engagement, and public policy issues including affordable housing and mental health.

• Discussion of a $2.4 million deficit
• Review of a levy lid lift for public safety
• Discussion of affordable housing and mental health services
• Review of the Mayor's and Council's Guiding Principles
• Evaluation of community engagement and transparency strategies

The City Council conducted a special retreat meeting facilitated by Jim Reid of The Falcon Group. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes.

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

The City Council authorized an agreement with King County for water quality monitoring, lab services, and volunteer training for Lake Sawyer through 2025. The Council also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including payroll and claim checks.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1545 for Lake Sawyer water quality monitoring agreement (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,294,270.85 in claim checks and $481,093.41 in payroll (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to join a City Council work session. The body will discuss the steps required for a potential repeal of the prohibition on cannabis retail.

• Discussion regarding steps for potential repeal of cannabis retail prohibition

The City Council and Planning Commission held a work session to discuss steps for potentially repealing the prohibition on recreational marijuana retail. No formal decisions were made; Councilmember Page will conduct further research on zoning, buffers, and revenue.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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

The City Council held a work session to discuss steps for potentially repealing the prohibition on cannabis retail. No formal decisions were made; Councilmember Page will research zoning, buffers, and sales data for future consideration.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to deliberate and potentially take action on the preliminary docket for 2023 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The body will also continue its review of the Sign Code under Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82.

• Public hearing on 2023 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Preliminary Docket
• Continuation of Sign Code Review under Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82

The Planning Commission voted on three proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for the 2023 preliminary docket. One set of amendments was approved, while another was excluded as redundant and a third was denied.

• Approved Item #2023-01 suggested amendments from Kelley Sauskojus for the 2023 docket (5-1)
• Denied Item #2023-02 suggested amendments from Friends of Black Diamond as they were already included in Item #2023-01 (6-0)
• Denied Item #2023-03 request for a new Residential Conservation R-35,000 zoning designation (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes as presented

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a final plat approval and the purchase of radar signs. The meeting includes presentations from local community organizations and a potential executive session regarding litigation.

• Claim checks No. 52885 through 52927 totaling $572,082.76
• Resolution approving Tammaron Final Plat
• Purchase of two Speed Alert 24 Radar/Message Signs
• Amendment to the 21-23 Ecology Capacity Grant Agreement
• Contract with Quinn Thomas, LLC for communication and marketing services

The council approved a resolution authorizing a consultant agreement with Quinn Thomas, LLC for communication and marketing services. They also confirmed the mayor's appointment of Renee Cooke to the Civil Service Commission and approved the consent agenda, which included a final plat for Tammaron, purchase of radar/message signs, and an amendment to an Ecology Capacity Grant agreement. No public hearings or unfinished business were conducted.

• Approved contract with Quinn Thomas, LLC for communication and marketing services (6-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Renee Cooke to Civil Service Commission (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, minutes, Tammaron final plat, radar signs, and grant amendment (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the city's long-term financial forecast. The body will review the forecast and determine next steps.

• Review and discussion of the City’s Long-Term Financial Forecast

The City Council reviewed a general fund financial forecast presented by FCS Group. The Council decided to investigate a potential property tax levy lid lift to address rising public safety costs. The Mayor will prepare an analysis of options to determine if the question should be put to voters.

• Approved motion to explore potential property tax levy lid lift for public safety costs (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a consent agenda including claim checks and payroll. The meeting includes a presentation from OakPointe.

• Claim checks No. 52822 through 52884 totaling $311,370.77
• March 2023 payroll totaling $492,984.66
• Presentation by OakPointe

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included claim checks and payroll payments. Councilmember de Leon was appointed as the advisory member for the Fire Department board for 2023.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved claim checks No. 52822 through 52884 and EFTs totaling $311,370.77 (7-0)
• Approved March 2023 payroll checks No. 20285 through 20293 and ACHs totaling $492,984.66 (7-0)
• Approved Council Meeting minutes from April 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Councilmember de Leon as advisory member to the Fire Department board for 2023

City Council

The City Council is holding a regular work session. The meeting consists of a single agenda item regarding a Transportation Model Update presented by Mr. Williamson.

• Transportation Model Update presentation by Mr. Williamson

The City Council held a work session to discuss a transportation study. Staff from Parametrix presented a PowerPoint regarding conditions of approval and the associated traffic model. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding the city's sign code. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continuation of Sign Code Review under Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 7, 2023, meeting with clerical corrections. The commission discussed the Sign Code under Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82 and identified next steps for a public hearing and SEPA issuance.

• Approved March 7, 2023, meeting minutes with clerical changes (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding professional services for water system projects and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes a consent agenda for claim checks and an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation.

• Claim checks and EFTs totaling $857,919.04
• AB23-015: Resolution amending Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering for SR 169 Northern Watermain Improvements Project
• AB23-016: Resolution authorizing Amendment #3 to the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering for the Water System Plan
• AB23-017: Resolution approving the Public Participation Addendum for the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition strategy and potential litigation

The City Council approved a Letter of Intent with OakPointe regarding City Hall. Council also authorized contract amendments for water system projects and adopted a plan addendum for the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved Letter of Intent with OakPointe for City Hall (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1538 to add $18,840 to RH2 Engineering contract for SR 169 Northern Watermain Improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1539 authorizing Amendment #3 to RH2 Engineering contract for Water System Plan (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1540 approving Public Participation Plan Addendum for Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved $857,919.04 in claim checks (6-0)
• Approved March 9 and March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially appoint a person to fill Council Position #6. The body will also review claim checks and payroll payments.

• Possible appointment and oath of office for Council Position #6
• Claim checks (No. 52690 through 52755) totaling $329,839.74
• February 2023 payroll totaling $510,354.58
• Presentation by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Fell Stevenson Chapter

The City Council appointed Nathan Jones to fill a vacancy in Council Position #6. The council also approved the agenda and a consent agenda including payroll and claim checks.

• Appointed Nathan Jones to Council Position #6 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0), including claim checks of $329,839.74 and February 2023 payroll of $510,354.58
• Approved Council Meeting minutes from March 2, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for candidates seeking Position #6. A subsequent Town Hall meeting will include an open mic session for public comments.

• Interviews of Council Candidates for Position #6
• Town Hall open mic session

The meeting consisted of public comments and procedural actions. No substantive legislative decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to interview candidates for Council Position #6. This is followed by a town hall meeting featuring an open mic session for public comment.

• Interviews of Council Candidates for Position #6
• Town Hall open mic session

The City Council conducted interviews with three applicants for Council Position #6. No appointment was made during this session; the Council will discuss qualifications and may appoint a candidate at the next meeting.

• Interviewed Travis Steinchen, Pravat Sripranaratanakul, and Nathan Jones for Council Position #6

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding the city's sign code. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continuation of Sign Code Review (2nd Draft) in Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82

The Planning Commission reviewed a second draft of the sign code under Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82. The draft includes updated definitions, technical appendices, and revised permit requirements. Commissioners must submit further comments to the Community Development Director by March 20, 2023.

• Adopted February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed second draft of sign code (BDMC 18.82)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a contract to New X Inc. for watermain improvements. The body will also review claim checks and a proclamation for Chief Smith Day.

• Contract award to New X Inc. for the SR 169 Northern Watermain Improvement Project
• Claim checks totaling $176,350.05
• Proclamation for Chief Smith Day
• MDRT Annual Report

The City Council authorized a contract with New X Inc. for watermain improvements using additional ARPA funds. The Council also accepted a tree donation in honor of Chief Smith and approved routine claim checks.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1537 for SR 169 Northern Watermain Improvements contract with New X Inc. (6-0)
• Accepted donation of a Douglass fir tree in honor of Chief Smith (6-0)
• Approved claim checks No. 52647 through 52689 totaling $176,350.05 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9 and February 16, 2023 meetings (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

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)

The City Council approved the purchase of Laserfiche document management software and updated the 2023 fee schedule. Council also amended the municipal code regarding technical codes and approved several payment claims and payroll items.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1535 to purchase Laserfiche software from Canon (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1536 amending the 2023 Fee Schedule (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-1191 amending Municipal Code Title 156 Chapter 15.04 (6-0)
• Approved claim checks totaling $312,342.46 (6-0)
• Approved January 2023 payroll totaling $500,230.06 (6-0)
• Approved agreement renewal for Office 365 Licensing (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss site selection and real estate acquisition strategy in executive session. The body will consider action on City Campus RFP proposals and a resolution supporting Enumclaw School District No. 216 Proposition 1 General Obligation Bonds.

• City Campus RFP proposals
• Resolution supporting Enumclaw School District No. 216 Proposition 1 General Obligation Bonds of $253,210,000
• Executive session regarding site selection and real estate acquisition strategy

The City Council voted to pursue the city campus RFP as recommended with OakPointe and authorized the Mayor to contract a public relations agency. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting the Enumclaw School District No. 216 Proposition 1 General Obligation Bonds.

• Approved pursuit of city campus RFP with OakPointe (6-0)
• Approved Mayor to execute contract with a public relations agency (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1533 supporting Enumclaw School District No. 216 Proposition 1 General Obligation Bonds of $235,210,000 (5-0-1)

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

The Planning Commission adopted the minutes from November 8, 2022, and January 10, 2023. The commission discussed updates to the sign code and received a department report on the Comprehensive Plan budget and Ginder Creek project grant status.

• Adopted November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will discuss the potential repeal of the retail marijuana moratorium. The body is also considering contracts for a Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and an amendment to the fireworks code.

• Contracts with AHBL and Parametrix for Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Ordinance for minor code amendment to Fireworks Code (Chapter 8.04.130)
• Discussion on repealing the retail marijuana moratorium
• Claim checks totaling $205,258.51
• Payroll payments totaling $514,962.92

City Council authorized contracts for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and amended fireworks stand standards. Council also directed staff to develop plans for the potential repeal of the retail cannabis prohibition and allocated police funding for a voluntary buyback program.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1532 for Comprehensive Plan update contracts not to exceed $409,750 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-1190 amending fireworks stand standards (6-0)
• Authorized staff to develop plans for potential repeal of retail cannabis prohibition
• Approved allocation of police funding for a voluntary buyback program (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $205,258.51 in claim checks and $514,962.92 in payroll (6-0)

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

The City Council approved agreements for city recycling events and a contract for public defense services. The council also approved over $727,000 in claim checks via the consent agenda.

• Approved $727,724.59 in claim checks and EFTs (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1529 for recycling events agreement with Olympic Environmental Resources (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1530 for King County Waste Reduction and Recycling grant agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1531 for public defense services contract with Valley Defenders, PLLP (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a regular work session. The meeting consists of an informational presentation regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.

• Informational presentation on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update by Ms. Davis

The City Council held a work session featuring an informational presentation on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Staff identified AHBL as the consultant firm for the update. No formal votes on the plan were taken during this session.

• Discussed selection of AHBL as consultant for Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussed Councilmember recruitment process following a resignation
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to elect new leadership and continue work on the city's sign code. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled.

• Continuation of Sign Code in Black Diamond Municipal Code 18.82 and preparation for code amendment
• Vote for new Chair and Vice persons

The Planning Commission elected its leadership for the term and discussed ongoing updates to the city's sign code. Director Davis provided a debrief on a joint meeting with City Council and will compile further signage standards for the February 7 meeting.

• Elected Carol Morgan as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Elected John Olson as Chair (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem and confirm committee appointments. The body is also considering a resolution to approve a lease agreement with the Historical Society.

• Resolution approving lease agreement with the Historical Society for the Old Fire Station 99
• Claim checks totaling $535,544.79
• Payroll for November 2022 totaling $472,857.34
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem for 2023

The City Council approved agreements for city recycling events and a grant from King County to fund hazardous waste collection. Council also authorized a contract for public defense services.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-1529 for recycling events agreement with Olympic Environmental Resources (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1530 for King County Waste Reduction and Recycling grant agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-1531 for public defense services contract with Valley Defenders, PLLP (6-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including claim checks totaling $727,724.59 (6-0)