Bothell public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the 2021-22 biennial budget and updated codes regarding the vending and use of mobility devices in public areas and parks. Council also approved several software licenses, a union agreement, and a $400,000 marketing contract.
- Approved ordinance amending the 2021-22 biennial budget (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending Title 17 BMC and Chapter 8.60 BMC regarding mobility device vending and park use (7-0)
- Approved $400,000 Professional Services Contract with StreetSense Consulting for marketing (7-0)
- Confirmed John Galt as Hearing Examiner and Sharon Rice as Pro Tem Hearing Examiner (7-0)
- Selected Councilmember Amanda Dodd as voting delegate for Sound Cities Association North Caucus (4-3)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local #3845 effective Jan 1, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved 2023 licensing and support payments to Tyler Technologies for New World and Munis software (7-0)
- Authorized mutual aid agreement for Washington State Intrastate Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Elements and the city-wide bike plan. The commission also adopted findings and recommendations for the Transfer of Development Rights in Canyon Park. Additionally, a letter regarding middle housing code amendments was approved for presentation to the City Council.
- Approved November 16, 2022 minutes (All in favor)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan Transportation Elements, City-Wide Bike Plan, and associated findings (All in favor)
- Adopted findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Transfer of Development Rights in Canyon Park (All in favor)
- Approved letter to City Council regarding proposed middle housing code amendments for January 17, 2023 presentation (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council approved the final 2023–2024 budget and selected a design alternative for the Sammamish River & Waynita Creek Restoration Project. The council also ratified two new board and commission appointments and approved several contract amendments.
- Approved final 2023–2024 Budget (7-0)
- Approved preferred Alternative 4 for Sammamish River & Waynita Creek Restoration Project (7-0)
- Appointed Meryem Britton to the Arts Commission (6 votes)
- Appointed Sharon Jones to the Planning Commission (4 votes)
- Approved $300,000 Contract Amendment No. 2 with H.W. Lochner Inc. (7-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Center for Human Services (CHS) Contract (7-0)
- Approved October 2022 payroll and benefit transactions (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 15 and November 29, 2022 (7-0)
City Council
The City Council interviewed candidates for vacancies on the Arts Commission and Planning Commission. No substantive decisions or appointments were made during this meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Interviewed 2 candidates for the Arts Commission (no appointment made)
- Interviewed 7 candidates for the Planning Commission (no appointment made)
Arts Commission
The commission identified participants for a Sound Transit artwork project at the bus north facility. Members agreed to coordinate with staff on a proposal for the chamber's interior and move forward with bidding for Lot D banners.
- Approved September agenda (unanimous)
- Selected Jayden Chang and Hillary Long as participants for Sound Transit artwork process
- Agreed to work with staff on a proposal to paint the chamber a darker color
- Approved moving Lot D banners to the bidding phase
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted to postpone two public hearings until December 7, 2022. Commissioners also agreed to draft a recommendation letter to the Council regarding Middle Housing code amendments.
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (All in favor)
- Continued Transfer of Development Rights in Canyon Park public hearing to December 7, 2022 (All in favor)
- Continued Bike Plan public hearing to December 7, 2022 (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council approved a six-month extension for the temporary use of private parking areas for outdoor dining and established a work plan for permanent regulations. The Council also approved the 2023 property tax levy and the 2023 fee schedule. Additionally, the EMS Board authorized a 1% increase in the 2023 EMS levy for the Snohomish County portion of the city.
- Extended interim official control for outdoor dining in private parking for six months (7-0)
- Approved 2023 property tax levy ordinance (4-3)
- Approved 1% increase in 2023 EMS levy for Snohomish County portion of Bothell (7-0)
- Adopted 2023 Fee Schedule resolution (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Human Services Grant recommendations (7-0)
- Authorized $168,000 contract with Gordon Thomas Honeywell for federal government relations (7-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Regional Crisis Response Agency (7-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Agreement with King County Regional Homelessness Authority (7-0)
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee decided to stop plans for a series of board game competitions, canceling the allocation of $75,000 in ARPA funds and $19,375 for event marketing. The committee also approved a new member appointment and reviewed 2022 website traffic metrics.
- Canceled board game competitions and $75,000 ARPA fund allocation
- Canceled $19,375 for gaming event marketing (excluding funds already used for planning and logo)
- Approved appointment of Bob Sulkosky for position number 7
- Approved May 17, 2022 Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 18, 2022 Agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council reviewed the preliminary 2023–2024 Biennial Budget, including presentations on human services and public safety. No formal actions were taken on the budget during this session.
- Approved meeting agenda as presented
City Council
City Council approved 2023 user rate increases for water, sewer, and storm utilities. The council also adopted the 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda and authorized two legal settlements totaling $1.9 million. A public hearing was held on the preliminary 2023-2024 budget, but no action was taken.
- Approved 6% Water, 2.5% Sanitary Sewer, and 6% Storm & Surface Water utility rate increases (6-0-1)
- Approved boundary line adjustment for Fire Station 42 parcels (6-0-1)
- Approved compost procurement ordinance for City projects (6-0-1)
- Authorized Consent Decree with WA Dept of Ecology for Ultra Custom Care Cleaners site (6-0-1)
- Adopted 2023-2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Manual (4-2-1)
- Denied amendment to remove missing middle housing policies from legislative agenda (2-4-1)
- Authorized $1.1M settlement with Bobby Wolford Trucking, Inc. and Robert Wolford (6-0-1)
- Authorized $800,000 settlement with HWA Geosciences (6-0-1)
Landmark Preservation Board
The Board held study sessions for two projects but reached no final decisions. Members requested a final sign package for the Elkington Smile project and more historical Tribal use information for the Dakers House 185th St Townhomes project.
- Requested final sign package and site location for Elkington Smile
- Requested additional historical Tribal use information for Dakers House 185th St Townhomes placard
City Council
The council held an executive session on potential litigation and then voted 4-0 to extend the item to November 1 for further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Extended potential litigation discussion to November 1, 2022 (4-0, 3 absent)
Arts Commission
The Bothell Arts Commission approved the September meeting minutes and discussed several ongoing projects, including plans for art banners at Lot D and artwork for the City Council chambers. No formal votes were taken on these items; they remain under discussion.
- Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)