Black Diamond public meetings in 2024
54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will hold a final public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, then vote on an ordinance to adopt the 2025 budget and an ordinance amending the 2024 budget. Other actions include a cannabis ordinance, adoption of the 2025 fee schedule and school impact fees, a sewer plan addendum, a comprehensive emergency management plan, and a fuel tax agreement for the Roberts Drive Reconstruction project. The consent agenda includes claim checks totaling $1,029,680.95 and payroll of $597,423.77, as well as final plat approvals for two Ten Trails subdivisions.
- Final public hearing on 2025 preliminary budget
- Ordinance adopting 2025 budget and amending 2024 budget
- Ordinance regarding cannabis regulations
- Resolution adopting 2025 fee schedule and school impact fees
- Resolution authorizing fuel tax agreement for Roberts Drive Reconstruction project
City Council
This meeting includes a final public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, followed by adoption of the 2025 budget and amendments to the 2024 budget. The council will also consider an ordinance on cannabis regulations, adopt a 2025 fee schedule and school impact fees, and approve final plats for subdivisions. Consent agenda items include claim checks, payroll, minutes, and a resolution for a grant agreement.
- Final public hearing on 2025 preliminary budget (AB24-084)
- Ordinance adopting 2025 budget (AB24-086) and amending 2024 budget (AB24-087)
- Ordinance regarding cannabis regulations (AB24-085)
- Resolution adopting 2025 fee schedule (AB24-088) and school impact fees (AB24-089)
- Final plat approvals for The Villages Ten Trails Mountain View 1B (AB24-073) and Ten Trails 2F Div 1 & 2 (AB24-081)
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's 2025 legislative priorities. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, with no other business or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion regarding the City’s 2025 Legislative Priorities
City Council
At the November 7, 2024 meeting, the Black Diamond City Council will hold public hearings on proposed cannabis regulations, a comprehensive plan amendment adding school capital facility plans, and the 2025 preliminary budget. The council will also consider ordinances adopting the percentage increase and total dollars for 2025 property taxes. Consent agenda items include claim checks totaling $628,910.96, an interlocal agreement with Issaquah for jail services, and final plat approval for The Villages Ten Trails Mountain View 1B Plat A Division 4.
- Claim checks $628,910.96 (Check No. 55188-55266)
- Interlocal agreement with City of Issaquah for jail services
- Final plat for The Villages Ten Trails Mountain View 1B Plat A Division 4
- Public hearing: Proposed cannabis regulations (AB24-075)
- Ordinances adopting 2025 property tax increase (AB24-078, AB24-079)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session. The discussion will focus on 2025 General Fund revenue sources, including potential property tax increases and ordinances.
- Work session on 2025 General Fund revenue sources
- Discussion of possible property tax increases
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 General Fund revenue review and the Stormwater Management Program Plan update. The body will also consider a real estate acquisition and review city expenditures.
- Public hearing on AB24-069: General Fund 2025 Revenue Review and Possible Property Tax Increase
- Public hearing on AB24-070: Stormwater Management Program Plan 2025 Update
- Possible action on Real Estate Acquisition
- Claim checks totaling $488,041.65
- September 2024 payroll totaling $585,170.84
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold an executive session to discuss a possible property acquisition. The meeting is hybrid, with in‑person and virtual attendance options. No other agenda items are listed.
- Executive session discussion of potential property acquisition
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to continue discussions regarding a proposal for recreational facilities at Oakpointe. The evening will conclude with a town hall meeting featuring an open mic session for public comment.
- Discussion regarding Oakpointe’s Recreational Facilities Proposal
- Town hall open mic session
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to continue discussions regarding a proposal for recreational facilities at Oakpointe. This is followed by a town hall meeting featuring an open mic session for public comment.
- Discussion regarding Oakpointe’s Recreational Facilities Proposal
- Town Hall open mic session
Planning Commission
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to deliberate the city's Sign Code. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and the September 24, 2024 special meeting. No other business is listed for this agenda.
- Deliberation on the Sign Code (public hearing)
- Approval of minutes from Planning Commission meeting of September 10, 2024
- Approval of minutes from Planning Commission special meeting of September 24, 2024
- Public comments period
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget for public works. The discussion will cover revenues and expenditures for streets, water, sewer, stormwater, REET I & II, general government utilities, capital projects, and debt service. No specific actions are listed; the agenda is focused on budget review.
- Work Session on Public Works 2025 Budgets for Street, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, REET I & II, utilities, capital projects, and debt service (presented by Mr. Mason)
- Americans with Disabilities Act – Reasonable Accommodations Provided Upon Request (phone: 360-851-4564)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a work session regarding General Fund budget revenues and expenditures. The discussion will cover public safety, community development, and parks, as well as a possible property tax increase.
- Work session on GF Budget Revenues and Expenditures for Public Safety, Community Development, and Park
- Discussion of a possible property tax increase
Planning Commission
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 24, 2024 at the Council Chambers, 25510 Lawson St. The agenda includes public comment time and unfinished business to review the Draft Transportation Element. No other items are listed.
- Unfinished Business – Draft Transportation Element
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session. The body will review current year revenues from the 2024 budget and the 2025 preliminary budget summary.
- Review of 2024 budget revenues from all sources
- Review of 2025 Preliminary Budget Summary for the General Fund
- Review of 2025 Budget totals for all funds including debt service
- Discussion of possible revenue for property taxes
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a regular work session on September 12, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan presented by Ms. Davis and AHBL. No formal actions or votes are listed for this item.
- Discussion of draft Comprehensive Plan – Ms. Davis and AHBL
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to deliberate and possibly take action on marijuana regulations. The body will also address a draft sign code under unfinished business.
- Public hearing and possible action on Marijuana Regulations
- Discussion of Draft Sign Code
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special hybrid meeting on September 5, 2024. Council members will discuss possible regulations on public camping. The agenda notes that reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.
- Discussion on public camping regulations
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes payment of claim checks totaling $262,718.89, approval of meeting minutes, and resolutions authorizing the mayor to renew the ESRI ArcGIS software agreement, accept completion of the Rock Creek Bridge repair, and fund security installation at the boat launch. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Claim checks September 5, 2024: Check No. 54883‑54947 (void 54514) totaling $262,718.89
- Resolution AB24‑063: Authorize mayor to execute renewal agreement with ESRI for ArcGIS software
- Resolution AB24‑064: Accept completion of the Rock Creek Bridge Repair Project
- Resolution AB24‑065: Authorize expenses for Secure Pacific to install security at the Boat Launch
Planning Commission
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss draft marijuana regulations. The agenda includes a public comment period and unfinished business.
- Discussion of draft marijuana regulations
- Public comments on new business
- Hybrid meeting format (in-person and virtual)
City Council
The City Council is holding a joint work session with the Planning Commission. The body will discuss regulations regarding middle housing.
- Joint work session with Planning Commission on middle housing regulations
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will meet in a hybrid format to approve claim checks totaling $280,304.16 and consider resolutions for a Tough Mudder event and an interlocal agreement with SCORE.
- Claim Checks – August 1, 2024, Check No. 54755 through Check No. 54807 (void 52193) in the amount of $280,304.16
- AB24-048A – Resolution Approving Tough Mudder Special Event
- AB24-061 – Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Execute Amendment to SCORE Interlocal Agreement
City Council
The City Council will interview applicants for a vacant position and discuss the city's structural deficit. The agenda includes several new business items regarding sewer plans, boat dock rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Interview of applicants for Position #3 vacancy
- Discussion on structural deficit (AB24-047)
- Claim checks totaling $244,810.36
- Resolution approving Tough Mudder and Ten Trails BBQ and Brewfest special events
- Continued discussion/action on Levy Lid Lift (AB24-045A)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss zoning designations. The agenda includes a code amendment regarding daycares and updates related to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
- Zoning Designations and “Limited” zones
- Comments and Responses Matrix for 2024 Comprehensive Plan
- Code Amendment – Daycares
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to continue its review of the draft sign code. No new business or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Continued Review of Draft Sign Code
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions including a six-year transportation program and budget planning calendar. Discussion continues regarding the Levy Lid Lift.
- Claim Checks: $656,521.10
- Payroll for May 2024: $566,117.52
- Resolution authorizing contract with CDI
- Amendment 3 to Professional Service Agreement with Parametrix for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project
- Contract award to Iron Creek Construction for Rock Creek Bridge Repair Project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding the Zoning and Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes discussions on an open house recap and a memo concerning middle housing policies.
- Zoning and Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Study Session
- Open House Recap
- Middle Housing Policies Memo
City Council
The City Council will review a draft of the 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a resolution for final acceptance of the Lake Sawyer Dock Project by Waters and Wood.
- Draft 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan public hearing
- Resolution regarding final acceptance of the Lake Sawyer Dock Project by Waters and Wood
- Claim checks totaling $789,039.54
City Council
The Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley councils are holding their 16th annual joint meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and city updates from each municipality. Discussion topics include public safety coordination and community care services.
- King County Council update by Reagan Dunn
- Public safety coordination and business outreach
- Discussion of License Plate Readers (Covington Project)
- Discussion of Flock Cameras (Black Diamond)
- Community Care / Human Services discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the Draft Transportation Element during this special meeting. No public hearings, study sessions, or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Draft Transportation Element
City Council
The City Council will review updates to the 2024 General Sewer Plan and a budget comparison regarding a levy lid lift and annexation. New business includes a resolution for a sewer chopper pump installation and a request to prepare a property tax levy lid lift for the November 2024 election.
- 2024 General Sewer Plan Update
- Budget Comparison: Levy Lid Lift and Annexation
- Claim Checks (No. 54435–54508) totaling $741,433.82
- Payroll (April 2024) totaling $548,645.56
- Resolution AB24-035: PSE Commercial Electric Facilities Contract for Public Works Shop
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a regular work session on May 9, 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems.
- Battery Energy Storage System Discussions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a regular work session regarding battery energy storage system discussions. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2024, at the Council Chambers.
- Battery Energy Storage System Discussions
Planning Commission
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will review a draft introduction for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a review of survey results and discussion regarding middle housing options.
- Draft Introduction Element for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
- Survey Results with updated Word Clouds
- Middle Housing Options
- Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding engineering agreements and cemetery maintenance. The meeting also includes a presentation on Lake Sawyer water quality.
- Resolution AB24-032: Grant agreement for Black Diamond Cemetery preservation
- Resolution AB24-033: Professional service agreement with RH2 Engineering for Public Works Shop water improvements
- Resolution AB24-034: Professional service agreement with RH2 Engineering for Phase 2 of SR 169 Northern Water Main Improvements
- Presentation: Lake Sawyer Water Quality by Tricia Shoblom, Department of Ecology
- Claim Checks: Check No. 54379 through Check No. 54434 totaling $293,773.59
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a public hearing on the City’s Stormwater Management Program Plan. The council will also consider a resolution regarding property interests for SR 169 corridor intersection improvements. A presentation on middle housing options is also scheduled.
- Public hearing: AB24-030 – City’s Stormwater Management Program Plan
- Resolution: AB24-031 regarding SR 169 corridor intersection improvements
- Presentation: Middle Housing Options - AHBL
- Approval of claim checks and EFTs totaling $349,005.87
- Approval of March 2024 payroll totaling $568,842.14
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes an updated draft of the Sign Code under unfinished business.
- Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Updated Draft of Sign Code
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution to accept the gymnasium roof replacement as complete. The council will also consider awarding a contract for the Boat Dock Project. The agenda includes a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and approval of claim checks totaling $165,554.02.
- Resolution accepting the Gymnasium Roof Replacement Project as complete
- Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for the Boat Dock Project
- Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Approval of claim checks totaling $165,554.02
City Council
The City Council and Fire Commissioners are holding a joint meeting to discuss their current relationship and future cooperation. The discussion includes the potential benefits and drawbacks of a levy lid lift and annexation.
- Discussion of pros and cons regarding a levy lid lift
- Discussion of pros and cons regarding annexation
- Review of past collaborations and existing challenges
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special work session to review an administration recommendation regarding a potential levy lid lift. This meeting is designated as a work session for discussion.
- Administration recommendation regarding a potential levy lid lift
City Council
The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a one-year moratorium on building and land development permits for Battery Energy Storage Facilities. The agenda also includes presentations regarding BESS facilities and several contract resolutions.
- Continued Public Hearing: One-Year Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Facilities (AB24-024A)
- Presentation: Aypa Regarding BESS Facilities
- Presentation: BESS Facilities
- Resolution: Contract with AHBL, Inc. for Planning Services (AB24-025)
- Resolution: Contract with FCS for Water System Plan Update (AB24-026)
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 draft Economic Development Element and the draft Housing Element. The meeting also includes approval of the February 6, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Draft Economic Development Element
- Draft Housing Element
- Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider a one-year moratorium on building permits for battery energy storage facilities. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant Project and a new code of conduct.
- Public hearing for AB24-024: One-Year Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Facilities
- Resolution AB24-021: Professional Services Agreement with HydroCorp for water system testing
- AB24-022: Implementing and Authorizing a Code of Conduct for City officials
- AB24-023: Discussion on Proposed Cumberland Aggregate Mine and Asphalt Plant Project
- Consent Agenda claim checks totaling $703,321.66
City Council
The Enumclaw School District Board is conducting a work study session at Enumclaw High School. The meeting includes topics of interest from local mayors and the superintendent, followed by group activities regarding goals and partnerships.
- Topics of Interest with Mayor Carol Benson, Mayor Jan Molinaro, and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey
- Brain Start Smart Activity led by Jessica McCartney
- Small Group Activity regarding challenges, projects, celebrations, and goals
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting to continue discussion on a potential levy lid lift. This item is scheduled as a work session.
- Continued Discussion on Potential Levy Lid Lift
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions for a professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering and a contract for the Gym Roof Replacement Project. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new Sergeant and approval of recent payroll and claim checks.
- Contract award to Zeke’s Roofing for the Gym Roof Replacement Project
- Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering
- Swearing in of a new Sergeant
- Approval of claim checks totaling $551,595.64
- Approval of January 2024 payroll totaling $575,700.72
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will continue its discussion regarding a potential levy lid lift at this work session. The provided agenda lists only the item title and contains no specific details, dollar amounts, or proposed measures. Standard procedural items and virtual meeting access information are also included.
- Continued Discussion on Potential Levy Lid Lift
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Sign Code Update and a Comprehensive Plan Update.
- Sign Code Update
- Comprehensive Plan Update
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will consider several resolutions involving professional services agreements and city contracts. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding the Palmer rezones and updates to drug paraphernalia laws. Additionally, the council will review grant funds from the Department of Commerce.
- Ordinance regarding Palmer Rezones 1, 2, and 3
- Resolution regarding contract with AHBL, Inc. for Middle Housing Regulations
- Ordinance to repeal BDMC 9.90.020 regarding drug paraphernalia laws
- Professional services agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for civil engineering
- Acceptance of SR 169 Northern Watermain Improvements Project completion
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a work session. The discussion focuses on reviewing various options for a potential levy lid lift.
- Potential Levy Lid Lift Discussion
City Council
The City Council will review the consent agenda and an ordinance to amend the 2024 salary schedule. The meeting includes reports from various council members and city departments.
- Ordinance AB24-009 amending the 2024 Salary Schedule
- Claim checks totaling $467,069.68
- December 2023 payroll totaling $567,382.75
City Council
The City Council will conduct a closed record hearing regarding the proposed Palmer Rezone 1 (PLN22-045), Palmer Rezone 2 (PLN22-0022), and Palmer Rezone 3 (PLN22-047). Only parties of record who testified at the November 6, 2023, hearing may participate. The discussion is limited to the Hearing Examiner’s recommendations.
- Closed record hearing for Palmer Rezone 1 (PLN22-045), Palmer Rezone 2 (PLN22-0022), and Palmer Rezone 3 (PLN22-047)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will deliberate on the Draft Sewer Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and a draft update to the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element.
- Draft Sewer Comprehensive Plan deliberation
- Comprehensive Plan presentation
- Capital Facilities and Utilities Element draft update
City Council
The City Council will meet to select a Mayor Pro-Tempore and review several resolutions and ordinances. Items include updates to the city fee schedule, stormwater grants, and public defender contracts.
- Selection of Mayor Pro-Tempore (AB24-001)
- Claim checks totaling $1,513,580.47
- Payroll for November 2023 totaling $547,143.77
- Resolution for 2023-2025 Stormwater Capacity Grant (AB24-002)
- Resolution to amend the City Fee Schedule (AB24-003)