Black Diamond public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting in person at City Hall and virtually. The agenda includes a Town Hall session with an open mic for public comment before adjournment.

• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and virtual)
• Town Hall with open mic session
• Public comment period scheduled

Councilmember Deady moved to excuse Councilmember Peterson, and the motion was approved by all six members (6-0). The council then moved to adjourn, and that motion also passed unanimously (6-0). No other actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Peterson (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will review a consent agenda that includes claim checks totaling $3,815,069.81 and payroll payments of $612,062.23. Council members will discuss and possibly act on several new business items, such as the final 2026 budget ordinance, the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and updates to the school impact fee schedule. Additional items include amendments to the 2025 operating budget, a correction to the zoning map title, and a task order for roadway subsurface investigations on SE 300th Street and Pacific Avenue.

• AB25-134 – Ordinance Regarding Final 2026 Budget (possible council action)
• AB25-140 – Resolution Adopting 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• AB25-141 – Resolution for Parametrix task order for gravel roadway subsurface investigations on SE 300th Street and Pacific Ave/St.
• AB25-136 – Ordinance Amending 2025 Operating Budget
• AB25-137 – Resolution Updating School Impact Fee Schedule

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-1240, approving the 2026 city budget with a 6‑0 vote. It also authorized a cell‑tower lease at the Public Works Maintenance Yard (5‑1) and passed a cannabis‑business prohibition ordinance (5‑1). Additional actions included adopting a capital‑improvement plan for 2026‑2031 and a school‑mitigation amendment, each with unanimous support.

• Excused Councilmember Peterson (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Authorized cell‑tower lease at Public Works Yard – Resolution 25-1712 (5-1)
• Adopted 2026 city budget – Ordinance 25-1240 (6-0)
• Prohibited cannabis‑related businesses – Ordinance 25-1241 (5-1)
• Adopted school mitigation amendment – Resolution 25-1716 (6-0)
• Adopted 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan – Resolution 25-1714 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a general discussion on middle housing requirements and related development regulations. No decisions or votes are indicated; the item is for discussion only.

• General discussion of middle housing requirements and development regulations

The commission discussed middle‑housing requirements and a proposal to meet twice a month, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The only vote was to adjourn, which passed unanimously 7‑0. Chair Morgan announced she will not continue on the Planning Commission.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 preliminary budget, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, the 2026 Stormwater Management Program, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for school district capital facilities. New business includes ordinances adopting the 2026 property tax percentage increase and total property tax dollars, plus a cell phone tower lease. The consent agenda covers a business license threshold increase, purchases for a mail archiver and infrastructure capacity, and a legal services contract with Madrona Law.

• Public hearings on 2026 preliminary budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinances adopting 2026 property tax percentage increase and total property tax dollars
• Claim checks totaling $572,855.67 (checks 56625–56716)
• Re-appointments of Pam McCain, Carol Morgan, and Heather Asante to the Planning Commission
• Cell phone tower lease agreement

Councilmember Jones moved to adopt Ordinance No. 25-1237 setting the 2026 property tax percentage as calculated by King County, seconded by Councilmember Young, and the motion passed 7-0. He also moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-1238 establishing the estimated assessed valuation and maximum property tax dollar amount for 2026 for public safety, seconded by Councilmember Deady, and the motion passed 7-0. The Council approved a contract extension with Madrona Law Group (Resolution No. 25-1707) and re‑appointed Pam McCain and Heather Asante to the Planning Commission, each vote 7-0. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1237 setting 2026 property tax percentage (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1238 setting 2026 total property tax dollars for public safety (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1707 extending contract with Madrona Law Group (7-0)
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Pam McCain to Planning Commission, term to Dec 31 2029 (7-0)
• Confirmed re‑appointment of Heather Asante to Planning Commission, term to Dec 31 2029 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including business license threshold increase, mail archiver purchase, and capacity increase for primary infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved Claim Checks totaling $572,855.67 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (Oct 9, Oct 16) (7-0)

City Council

The City of Black Diamond and the City of Enumclaw are holding a joint special meeting. The session consists of presentations from both cities and the Enumclaw School District.

• City of Enumclaw presentation
• City of Black Diamond presentation
• Enumclaw School District Five Commitments
• Enumclaw School District Promises Made – Promises Kept
• Enumclaw School District Partnership Appreciation

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss 2026 General Fund revenues and a possible property tax increase. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Work session on 2026 General Fund revenues and possible property tax increase (AB25-107)

Councilmembers voted 6-0 to excuse Councilmember Jones from the special meeting. They later voted 6-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. The session also included a presentation on 2026 general fund revenues and a possible 1% property tax increase, but no vote was taken on that matter.

• Excused Councilmember Jones from the meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a public hearing on 2026 revenue sources and a possible property tax increase. The council will also consider ordinances on street vacation, the 2025 salary schedule for Community Development staff, and the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, a presentation and discussion on the Enumclaw School District Mitigation Agreement is scheduled, along with a proclamation for Public Safety.

• Public hearing on 2026 revenue sources and possible property tax increase (AB25-110)
• Ordinance regarding street vacation (AB25-111)
• Ordinance regarding 2025 salary schedule for Community Development staffing (AB25-112)
• Ordinance regarding Comprehensive Plan (AB25-113)
• Presentation and discussion on Enumclaw School District Mitigation Agreement (AB25-108)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-1235, adopting the 2024‑2044 Comprehensive Plan and adding three amendments to the MPD overlay text, zoning map, and police staffing level. It also adopted Ordinance No. 25-1233 granting Oakpointe a street vacation of about 8,631 sq ft, and Ordinance No. 25-1234 amending the 2025 salary schedule. AB25-113 was tabled. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1235 – Comprehensive Plan with three amendments (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1233 – Granted Oakpointe street vacation of ~8,631 sq ft (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1234 – Amended 2025 salary schedule (6-0)
• Tabled AB25-113 – Ordinance Regarding Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including claims checks, payroll, minutes, and AB25-109 (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Jones from the meeting (6-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council is holding a special meeting for a community discussion on Lake Sawyer safety and access. No other business or decisions are scheduled.

• Community meeting on Lake Sawyer Safety and Access

The council moved to excuse Councilmember Deady, and the motion passed unanimously (5-0). Later, the council moved to adjourn the special meeting, and that motion also passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Deady (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed prohibition of cannabis-related businesses within the city. The commission may take action on the proposal. They will also discuss utility undergrounding requirements in the Gateway Corridor District and approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on a proposed prohibition of cannabis-related businesses
• Discussion on utility undergrounding requirements in the Gateway Corridor District
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 9, 2025

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to refer the proposed cannabis‑business prohibition to the City Council. It also voted 5‑0 to refer the Gateway Corridor utility undergrounding requirements to the City Council and to change the November meeting date to November 18.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes as presented
• Moved cannabis‑related business prohibition proposal to City Council (5‑0)
• Moved Gateway Corridor utility undergrounding requirements to City Council (5‑0)
• Changed November meeting date to November 18 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting to review the 2026 Public Works Operational Funds, Capital Funds, and Other Special Revenue Funds. The meeting will be held in person at 25510 Lawson St. and virtually via Zoom.

• Review of 2026 Public Works Operational Funds
• Review of 2026 Public Works Capital Funds
• Review of 2026 Public Works Other Special Revenue Funds

The council reviewed the 2026 public works operational, capital, and special revenue funds, but no votes were taken on those items. Councilmember Young moved to adjourn, Councilmember Deady seconded, and the motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting closed at 6:53 p.m.

• Adjourned special meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council meeting includes a vote on a resolution to purchase fire vehicles. The agenda also contains public hearings on six‑month moratorium renewals for cannabis‑related businesses and battery energy storage facilities. Additional items include a resolution to buy three defibrillators and discussion of the 2026 legislative agenda.

• AB25-103 – Resolution authorizing purchase of fire vehicles
• AB25-104 – Discussion of the 2026 legislative agenda
• AB25-105 – Appointment of an advisory member to the MVFR Commission
• AB25-106 – Resolution authorizing purchase of three defibrillators for MVFR
• Public hearings on six‑month moratorium renewals for cannabis businesses (AB25-101) and battery energy storage facilities (AB25-102)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. Monica Kumar was appointed to Council Position 7. The council adopted resolutions authorizing two new fire trucks and three defibrillators for Mountain View Fire and Rescue.

• Approved Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Monica Kumar to Council Position 7 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-1703 authorizing purchase of two Ford F150 fire trucks (7-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Young as Advisory Member to Mountain View Fire and Rescue Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1704 authorizing purchase of three defibrillators at $30,169 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2026 General Fund Preliminary Budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• AB25-099 – Review of 2026 General Fund Preliminary Budget

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting to review 2025 revenues and the 2026 General Fund preliminary budget. The meeting will be hybrid, allowing attendance in person at 25510 Lawson St. or virtually via Zoom.

• Review of 2025 Revenues and 2026 General Fund Preliminary Budget
• Hybrid meeting format available in-person and virtually

The council voted 4-0 to excuse Councilmember Mulvihill from the special meeting. Later, the council voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Mulvihill from meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate portions of SE 320th Street and Botts Drive. The meeting also includes routine financial reports, consent agenda items for checks and payroll, and a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan update. Additional items are standard reports and public comments.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate portions of SE 320th Street and Botts Drive (AB25-097)
• Finance – 2nd Quarter Financial Report (AB25-095)
• Consent agenda: checks totaling $460,249.79 and payroll ACHs totaling $605,072.98
• Resolution accepting reimbursement funds for interpreter services (AB25-096)
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan update (AB25-098)

The council granted Oakpointe’s petition to vacate approximately 8,631 square feet of SE 320" Street and SE Botts Drive, with the developer required to construct and dedicate an equivalent new right‑of‑way; the motion passed unanimously (5‑0). The agenda and consent agenda items—including $460,249.79 in checks, $605,072.98 payroll, the September 4 minutes, and a reimbursement resolution—were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Claim Checks totaling $460,249.79 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll totaling $605,072.98 (5-0)
• Approved Minutes of September 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Accepting Reimbursement Funds from AOC for Interpreter Services (5-0)
• Granted Oakpointe petition to vacate ~8,631 sq ft of SE 320" Street and SE Botts Drive (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss requirements for undergrounding utilities in the Gateway Corridor District. No other business is listed. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Public hearing: Utility undergrounding requirements in the Gateway Corridor District

The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. They voted 5-1 to defer a decision on the utility undergrounding requirements in the Gateway Corridor District to the October 9 meeting. Commissioners were instructed to submit comments to Public Works Director Scott Hanis by September 23. The meeting was adjourned by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (no changes)
• Motion to wait on utility undergrounding decision passed 5-1
• Commissioners to submit comments to Director Hanis by 9/23
• Motion to adjourn passed 6-0

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance to adopt a 0.1% sales and use tax for public safety. The body is also considering the renewal of moratoriums on cannabis-related businesses and battery energy storage systems.

• AB25-093: Ordinance adopting 0.1% Sales and Use Tax for Enhanced Criminal Justice & Public Safety
• AB25-091: Ordinance renewing moratorium on cannabis-related business licenses and land use
• AB25-092: Ordinance renewing moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Claim checks totaling $442,739.35
• AB25-090: WSDOT Easements for SR 169 Fish Passage Culverts

The council approved three ordinances: a six‑month moratorium on cannabis‑related business permits, a six‑month moratorium on battery energy storage systems, and a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund enhanced criminal justice and public safety. The consent agenda, including $442,739.35 in claim checks, was also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmembers Nielsen and Peterson (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including $442,739.35 claim checks (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1229 renewing cannabis‑related business moratorium (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1230 renewing battery energy storage systems moratorium (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1231 adopting 0.1% sales and use tax for enhanced criminal justice & public safety (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is for the purpose of discussing potential litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will consider approving payroll, purchasing equipment, and authorizing interlocal agreements. The meeting is hybrid and includes a public hearing on a street vacation.

• Approval of payroll and checks totaling $1,088,703.23
• Resolution authorizing purchase of Vactor Trailer and Slope Mower
• Resolution regarding WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement
• Public hearing on Street Vacation
• Resolution authorizing sale of 790 City DRCs to CCD Black Diamond Partners, LLC

The council voted 4‑3 to select the Puget Sound Fire Authority as the city’s preferred partner for fire annexation and to let the City Administrator negotiate a pre‑annexation agreement and draft ballot language for the August 2026 primary. A public hearing on a street‑vacation petition was set for September 18 (7‑0). The mayor was authorized to sign a $3,555,000 sale of 790 DCRs from the TDR Bank (6‑1). The council also approved purchases of a Vactor trailer, a slope mower and a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, each passing unanimously.

• Selected Puget Sound Fire Authority as preferred annexation partner (4-3)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate pre‑annexation agreement and prepare ballot measure (4-3)
• Set public hearing on SE 320' Street and SE Botts Drive vacation for Sept 18, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute purchase of 790 DCRs for $3,555,000 cash (6-1)
• Authorized purchase of new Ditch Witch HX50A Vactor trailer (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of new John Deere shoulder mower (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of new 2025 Chevrolet Silverado and related equipment (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a work session with a single agenda item: a discussion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

The council voted 5-0 to excuse Councilmembers Young and Page from the meeting. A Battery Energy Storage System presentation was discussed, but no action was taken. The council then voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m.

• Excused Councilmembers Young and Page (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a presentation on the Oakpointe project’s proposed SE Connector Alternate. The commission will consider the alternate as new business after approving minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled for this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Oakpointe Presentation – Proposed SE Connector Alternate

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. No new ordinances, permits, or projects were voted on; a presentation on the SE Alternative Loop Connector was discussed but not decided. The commission then voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes 7, No 0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 7, 2025. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claim checks totaling $459,375.85, minutes, and several resolutions for therapeutic court grants and contract amendments. Unfinished business includes a discussion on fire annexation. New business features a discussion on a cannabis ordinance, a resolution to sell 790 city Development Rights Certificates from the TDR Bank, and a fee in lieu option for recreational facilities. An executive session is scheduled for potential real estate acquisition.

• Fire Annexation Discussion (AB25-077)
• Cannabis Ordinance Discussion (AB25-078)
• Resolution authorizing sale of 790 City DRCs to CCD Black Diamond Partners, LLC (AB25-079)
• Adoption of Water System Plan ordinance (AB25-076)
• Contract amendment with RH2 for Springs Project (AB25-074)

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. Motions to select a fire‑annexation partner (Puget Sound Fire Authority and Mountain View Fire and Rescue) each failed by a 3‑4 vote. The council unanimously approved a fee‑in‑lieu amendment to the Villages MPD Development Agreement and authorized the mayor to purchase three Lawson Street properties and secure a right of first refusal on a fourth. The cannabis ordinance discussion was noted, with staff to draft a permanent ban, and the related purchase agreement was postponed.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Failed motion to select Puget Sound Fire Authority for annexation (3-4)
• Failed motion to select Mountain View Fire and Rescue for annexation (3-4)
• Approved fee‑in‑lieu amendment to Villages MPD Development Agreement (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to purchase 25520 Lawson Street up to $625,00 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to purchase 25517 Lawson Street up to $650,00 (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Right of First Refusal for 25501 Lawson Street (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to purchase 26202 Lawson Street up to $550,00 with leaseback (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will consider several items, including a consent agenda that pays $197,475.44 in checks and $641,518.63 in payroll ACHs. Councilors will discuss Ordinance AB25‑068, which would amend the code to set a weight limit for garbage trucks. A separate discussion will address Lake Sawyer Regional Park (AB25‑069). The meeting also includes presentations recognizing Chief Kiblinger.

• Consent agenda: Check No. 56265‑56296 and EFTs totaling $197,475.44
• Consent agenda: Payroll checks No. 20525‑20534 and ACHs totaling $641,518.63
• Ordinance AB25‑067: Amend BDMC 8.02.170 and 8.02.190 on code‑enforcement fees
• Ordinance AB25‑068: Code amendment for garbage‑truck weight limit
• AB25‑069: Discussion of Lake Sawyer Regional Park

The council approved the agenda, approved the consent agenda (including check and payroll payments), and adopted Ordinance No. 25‑1226 to add a definition of a garbage truck and set weight‑limit exceptions. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Councilmember Mulvihill from the meeting (6‑0)
• Approved the agenda and kept item 6 for discussion only (6‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including claim checks of $197,475.44 (6‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including payroll payments of $641,518.63 (6‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda, adopting AB25‑067 ordinance amendment on code‑enforcement fees (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑1226 adding a garbage‑truck definition and weight‑limit exceptions (6‑0)
• Agreed to hold a special work session on Lake Sawyer Regional Park (discussion outcome)
• Adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to close the public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, confirm the mayor's appointment of Tommy Paramo to the Planning Commission, and consider an ordinance regulating skatepark use and a resolution accepting the skatepark project as complete. The consent agenda includes claim checks totaling $459,234.08 and approval of minutes. A presentation from Mountain View Fire & Rescue and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is also scheduled.

• Confirm appointment of Tommy Paramo to Planning Commission Position #5
• Ordinance amending BDMC Chapter 8.28 regulating use of the city's skatepark
• Resolution accepting the skatepark project as complete
• Claim checks totaling $459,234.08 (checks 56221–56264)
• Close public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The council approved the meeting agenda and confirmed Mayor Benson’s appointment of Tommy Paramo to the Planning Commission. It adopted the consent agenda, closed the public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan update, and passed Ordinance No. 25-1223 amending the city’s skatepark regulations. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Tommy Paramo to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan update (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-1223 amending skatepark regulations (6-0)
• Moved item #4 into new business (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The body is also considering resolutions for a transportation plan, a watermain project, and a residential plat.

• Public hearing on Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (AB25-059)
• Resolution adopting Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (AB25-053)
• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for SR 169 Watermain Project (AB25-054)
• Resolution approving Ten Trails Village Town (V12) Final Plat (AB25-055)
• Ordinance regarding changing tree cutting fees (AB25-061)

The council approved the revised agenda, excused Councilmember Peterson, and approved several items including a body‑camera and taser contract, a two‑week extension of the comprehensive plan public hearing, the 2026 budget planning calendar, and a reduction of the tree‑removal mitigation fee from $500 to $100. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved revised agenda (6‑0)
• Excused Councilmember Darcey Peterson (6‑0)
• Moved AB25‑056 (Body Camera and Taser Contract) to end of agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Body Camera and Taser Contract (6‑0)
• Extended public‑hearing comment period for two weeks (6‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Budget Planning Calendar (6‑0)
• Reduced tree removal mitigation fee to $100 per tree (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. No other items are on the agenda.

• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The council voted 7‑0 to adjourn the work session. Council members accepted staff’s recommendation to begin the fire‑service presentation at the June 26 special meeting at 6 p.m. No other actions were taken; the comprehensive plan discussion was informational and a public hearing is scheduled for June 26.

• Adjourned the meeting (7‑0)
• Approved 6 p.m. start time for fire service presentation at June 26 special meeting (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss the upcoming work plan. No public hearings or other new business items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Upcoming Work Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the May 6 and May 13, 2025 meetings as presented. Commissioners agreed to cancel the planned July meeting and will meet again in August. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed 5‑0.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (as presented)
• Approved May 13, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (as presented)
• Cancelled July meeting; Commissioners will reconvene in August
• Motion to adjourn passed 5-0

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a public hearing on the draft Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The consent agenda includes claim checks totaling $382,550.94, a resolution awarding a roofing contract to Zeke's Roofing, and resolutions accepting final plats for Ten Trails Mountain View 1B and Ten Trails 2F subdivisions. New business items include a resolution for an amendment to a PSA with Parametrix for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement Project, a task order for updating the 2021 Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study, a discussion on a tree preservation code update, and a resolution to form a Parks Ad Hoc Committee.

• Claim checks totaling $382,550.94
• Resolution awarding contract to Zeke's Roofing
• Resolution accepting Ten Trails Mountain View 1B Plat A Div 5 Final Plat
• Resolution accepting Ten Trails 2F Div 3, 4, 6 Final Plat
• Discussion regarding Tree Preservation Code Update

The Black Diamond City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of checks totaling $382,550.94 and a contract award to Zeke’s Roofing. It adopted resolutions authorizing an amendment to the professional services agreement with Parametrix for the Covington Creek Culvert Replacement project and a task order to update the 2021 Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study. The council also created the Lake Sawyer Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee and approved final plats for the Ten Trails development. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Claim Checks #56059‑56131 totaling $382,550.94 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution AB25‑044 awarding bid and contract with Zeke’s Roofing (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑1679 authorizing amendment to PSA with Parametrix for Covington Creek Culvert Replacement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑1680 authorizing task order with Parametrix to update 2021 Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑1681 creating Lake Sawyer Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Ten Trails/Mountain View 1B (Resolution No. 25‑1677) (6-0)

City Council

The city councils of Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley are meeting for a joint session. The agenda includes a presentation on the state of King County and updates from each city.

• State of the County presentation by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn
• City updates from Black Diamond, Covington, and Maple Valley
• Joint discussion on human services efforts
• Joint discussion on public safety

The Covington, Black Diamond, and Maple Valley councils met for a special joint session. Council members and staff presented updates on city matters, human services, and public safety. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Updated Water System Plan. The body will also consider a resolution to adopt revised Public Records Act Rules and review city expenditures.

• Public hearing on 2025 Updated Water System Plan
• Resolution AB25-041 adopting revised Public Records Act Rules
• Claim checks and EFTs totaling $1,300,891.08
• April 2025 payroll totaling $607,995.66
• Discussion on Fire Services

The council excused Councilmember Mulvihill and approved the revised consent agenda, which included checks and payroll totaling $1,300,891.08 and $607,995.66. It adopted Resolution No. 25.1675 to update Public Records Act rules and fees, and voted to take the Comprehensive Plan back from the Planning Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Councilmember Mulvihill from the meeting (6-0)
• Approved revised Consent Agenda, including claim checks and payroll (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25.1675 updating Public Records Act rules and fees (6-0)
• Moved Comprehensive Plan back from Planning Commission (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue its periodic update of the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan, deliberating and possibly making a recommendation to forward to the City Council. No other business, hearings, or work sessions are scheduled for this special meeting.

• Continuation of the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: deliberation and possible recommendation to City Council

A motion to send the updated Comprehensive Plan and related maps to the City Council failed because it received no second. A later motion to adjourn the meeting and reconvene on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 was seconded and passed with a 4‑1 vote.

• Motion to move Comprehensive Plan to City Council failed (no second)
• Motion to adjourn and schedule meeting on May 27, 2025 passed (4-1)

City Council

The council will hold a joint work session with Mountain View Fire & Rescue Commissioners to review the Interlocal Agreement ending in 2028 and explore options such as annexation or a city‑run fire department. Councilmembers will examine the $1.5 million currently collected for the fire district, the projected $6.9 million annual cost for an independent department, and potential revenue changes. They will also consider timelines, public‑engagement strategies, and contingency plans for uninterrupted fire service.

• Review of the Interlocal Agreement with Mountain View Fire & Rescue and its 2028 termination
• Discussion of annexation versus a city‑run fire department, including a $6.9 M annual operating cost estimate
• Clarification that $1.5 M collected for the fire district may be returned to the city over several years
• Evaluation of fiscal impacts on property owners and voters if annexation proceeds
• Planning of public communication and timeline “swim lanes” for decision points

Planning Commission

The Black Diamond Planning Commission will discuss the continuation of the 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 8 regular meeting and the April 22 special meeting. No new business, public hearings, or study sessions are scheduled.

• Continuation of 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Approval of minutes for the April 8, 2025 regular meeting and April 22, 2025 special meeting

The Planning Commission approved the April 8 and April 22, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The Commissioners agreed to include a small parcel off Green Valley Road in the Ten Trails zoning overlay, changing its designation to orange. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (as presented)
• Approved April 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (as presented)
• Added small property off Green Valley Rd to Ten Trails zoning overlay, changed to orange (no motion needed)
• Adjourned meeting, vote 5-0

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to review and discuss the Water System Plan. No other formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discussion of the Water System Plan

The council moved to excuse Councilmembers Deady and Page, which passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmembers Deady and Page (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding water use efficiency goals. Members will also consider a resolution to accept a King County Parks grant for the Black Diamond Skatepark Project.

• Public hearing on Water Use Efficiency Goals (AB25-039)
• Resolution to accept King County Parks grant for Black Diamond Skatepark Project (AB25-040)
• Claim checks totaling $241,620.50
• Discussion regarding Fire Services

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-1674, accepting a $5,000 grant from King County Parks and authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement for the Black Diamond Skatepark. The consent agenda, which included $241,620.50 in city checks, was also approved. The planning commission’s comprehensive plan review deadline was extended to May 13. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmembers Deady and Page from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including $241,620.50 in checks (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-1674 to accept and authorize a $5,000 grant for the Black Diamond Skatepark (5-0)
• Extended the planning commission comprehensive plan review due date to May 13 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to address unfinished business. The sole item on the agenda is the continuation of the 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.

• Continuation of 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The Planning Commission unanimously approved scheduling a regular meeting on May 6, 2025 and a special meeting on May 13, 2025 to consider the Comprehensive Plan update. The same vote also approved adjournment of the April 22 meeting at 8:22 p.m.

• Scheduled regular meeting for May 6, 2025 (vote 5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 13, 2025 (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned the April 22 meeting at 8:22 p.m. (vote 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve claim checks and payroll. The agenda also includes presentations from the Daughters of the American Revolution and Oakpointe, and a discussion on fire services.

• Claim checks No. 55895 through 55939 and EFTs totaling $585,602.61
• March 2025 payroll checks No. 20501 through 20508 and ACHs totaling $601,521.98
• Discussion regarding Fire Services
• Presentation by Daughters of the American Revolution
• Presentation by Oakpointe

The council excused Councilmember Deady from the meeting and approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also directed the mayor to have the Planning Commission deliver the Comprehensive Plan back to the council by May 6. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Councilmember Deady from meeting (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (checks, payroll, minutes) (6-0)
• Directed Mayor to have Planning Commission return Comprehensive Plan by May 6 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. No other business, study sessions, or new items are scheduled.

• Public hearing: 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

The commission approved the March 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with no changes. A public hearing on the 2024‑2044 Comprehensive Plan was held, and staff were asked to revise sections based on comments. The commission scheduled a special meeting for April 22 to continue deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (no changes)
• Scheduled special Planning Commission meeting for April 22 to deliberate Comprehensive Plan
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6‑0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a $230,082.86 claim check payment and two resolutions authorizing agreements with BHC Consultants and King County Solid Waste Division. In new business, the council will vote on Resolution AB25-038 to confirm the City Administrator and authorize the Mayor to approve the administrator's contract. A discussion on fire services is also on the agenda.

• Claim checks $230,082.86 (Check No. 55843‑55894, voids 55844 and 55300)
• Resolution AB25-036: authorize Mayor to sign professional services agreement with BHC Consultants
• Resolution AB25-037: authorize Mayor to execute grant agreement with King County Solid Waste Division
• Resolution AB25-038: confirm City Administrator and approve contract with Mayor Benson
• Fire Services discussion (councilors only)

The council approved the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted three resolutions: confirming the mayor’s appointment of Kevin O’Neill as City Administrator, authorizing a professional services agreement with BHC Consultants, and authorizing a grant agreement with King County Solid Waste Division. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda approved (7-0)
• Consent agenda amendment approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1673 confirming City Administrator Kevin O’Neill approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25-1671 authorizing professional services agreement with BHC Consultants approved (7-0)
• Resolution AB25-037 authorizing grant with King County Solid Waste Division approved (7-0)
• Adjournment motion passed (7-0)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting with a presentation from the Enumclaw School District. The meeting is offered as a hybrid session with both in‑person and virtual attendance options. No other agenda items are listed.

• Presentation – Enumclaw School District

The council held a special meeting to discuss a presentation from the Enumclaw School District about Ten Trails Elementary and Oak Pointe. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the only vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a six-month moratorium on accepting or processing applications for cannabis businesses, including processing, production, research, and retail. The consent agenda includes approval of claim checks totaling $498,134.96 and payroll of $615,863.16, along with resolutions amending the municipal court judicial services agreement and the prosecution services agreement with Gunderson Law Group. New business includes a resolution authorizing a contract with Inline Security Fence. The council will also receive the police department's 2024 year-end report and discuss fire services.

• Public hearing on AB25-034: six-month moratorium on cannabis business licenses and permits
• Consent agenda: claim checks $498,134.96 (Check No. 55777–55842 and EFTs)
• Consent agenda: payroll $615,863.16 for February 2025
• AB25-032 and AB25-033: resolutions amending judicial services and prosecution services agreements
• AB25-035: resolution authorizing contract with Inline Security Fence

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included claim checks of $498,134.96 and payroll payments of $615,863.16. A public hearing was held on a six‑month moratorium for cannabis‑related permits, but no action was taken. The council adopted a resolution authorizing a $34,652.80 contract with Inline Security Fence for a public‑works fencing project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $498,134.96 claim checks and $615,863.16 payroll (7-0)
• Held public hearing on cannabis moratorium; no decision recorded
• Approved $34,652.80 contract with Inline Security Fence for public works fencing (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting is largely procedural. The commission will approve February minutes, introduce new commissioners Heather Asante and Jeff Todd, and conduct a work-session discussion on the Comprehensive Plan. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new Planning Commissioners Heather Asante and Jeff Todd
• Unfinished business: discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

This is a retreat, not a regular business meeting; no formal votes or public hearings will occur. The Council will discuss its vision, mission, and goals, review the Council Action Plan, and hear presentations on parliamentary procedure and guiding principles. Key projects such as Ten Trails, financial sustainability, police staffing, parks, and a potential new City Hall will be reviewed for status and community engagement strategies.

• Review of status of Ten Trails development
• Discussion of financial sustainability and police staffing
• Review of regional and community parks
• Discussion of potential new City Hall
• Review of the Council Action Plan (CAP)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance imposing an emergency moratorium on business licenses, development permits, and land use approvals for cannabis-related businesses. They will also discuss fire services and vote on a resolution authorizing a contract amendment with FCS Group for financial forecasting and analysis of a public safety levy lid lift. The consent agenda includes approval of $403,854.68 in claim checks and an on-call services agreement.

• Ordinance for emergency moratorium on cannabis-related business licenses and permits (AB25-031)
• Resolution authorizing contract amendment with FCS Group for public safety levy lid lift analysis (AB25-030)
• Fire services discussion only
• Confirmation of Jeff Todd to Planning Commission Position #2 (AB25-028)
• Consent agenda: Claim checks $403,854.68 and on-call services agreement with Control Systems NW (AB25-029)

City Council

The Black Diamond City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed six-month renewal of the moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems. The council will also consider confirming an appointment to the Planning Commission, discuss a Fire Services RFP, and amend municipal code regarding city office hours. Consent agenda includes claims and payroll payments.

• Public Hearing: AB25-025 – Renewal Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems for an additional six months
• AB25-024 – Confirming Mayor's appointment of Heather Asante to Planning Commission Position #7
• AB25-026 – Fire Services RFP discussion (for discussion only)
• AB25-027 – Ordinance amending Section 2.06.010 of the Municipal Code pertaining to city office hours
• Consent agenda: Claim checks totaling $748,126.23 and payroll totaling $608,854.29

Planning Commission

The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold organizational votes for Chair and Vice Chair, review internal policies and procedures, and discuss the city's Comprehensive Plan. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Planning Commission policy and procedures
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The council will interview applicants for two vacant council seats and may make appointments. They will also vote on renewing a moratorium on battery energy storage systems, an ordinance updating childcare regulations, and multiple contracts including accounting services and inmate housing with Sunnyside.

• Council vacancy interviews for positions #2 and #5
• AB25-016: Confirming appointment of Grifan Cayce to Planning Commission Position #3
• AB25-012A: Proposed ordinance renewing moratorium on battery energy storage systems
• AB25-022: Ordinance amending Title 18 (BDMC) regarding childcare establishments
• AB25-019: Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement for inmate housing with City of Sunnyside

City Council

The City Council will interview candidates for two vacant council positions, then consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a proposed ordinance on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), a resolution for a grant to renovate Fire Station #99, and a resolution authorizing design of the Roberts Reconstruction Project. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $418,424.62 and payroll of $605,700.88.

• Council vacancy interviews and possible appointments for Positions #2 and #5
• AB25-012 – Proposed ordinance regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• AB25-013 – Resolution to accept a state grant for renovations at Black Diamond Fire Station #99
• AB25-014 – Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for design of the Roberts Reconstruction Project
• Consent agenda: Claims of $418,424.62 and payroll of $605,700.88

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution (AB25-003) to contract AHBL for planning services for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. They will also select a Mayor Pro Tempore (AB25-001) and confirm the Mayor's appointments to standing committees (AB25-002). Other action items include adopting the 2025 Legislative Agenda (AB25-005), authorizing an amendment to the Parametrix agreement for Ginder Creek Park design (AB25-006), and suspending the 2025 Comprehensive Plan docket process (AB25-007). The consent agenda includes claim checks totaling $1,081,491.70 and November payroll of $571,671.60.

• AB25-003 – Resolution contracting AHBL for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update planning services
• AB25-001 – Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
• AB25-002 – Confirming Mayor's appointments to Council Standing Committees
• AB25-005 – Adopting the City's 2025 Legislative Agenda
• AB25-006 – Resolution authorizing amendment to Parametrix agreement for Ginder Creek Park design