Clyde Hill public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Clyde Hill City Council will hear a report on efforts to improve relations between city leadership and the police department, following a timeline of incidents including a 2020 'homeboy' comment and a union letter accusing the mayor and city administrator of mishandling documents. The council will also consider awarding a contract for the City Hall Expansion and Remodel Project, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, a recycling pledge, and legal bills.
- Report on progress to improve relationship between leadership and police department, including strategies to address morale and trust
- Consideration of motion to award contract to Exxel Pacific Inc. for City Hall Expansion and Remodel Project
- Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Update
- Discussion on Re+ Pledge to improve recycling with King County
- Legal Bill Discussion on council use of legal services for personal use
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold final public hearings and consider adopting the 2023 property tax levy, the 2023 budget and capital facilities plan, and a set of long-term financial policies. The meeting also includes a report on improving the relationship between city leadership and the police department.
- Final public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #989 to adopt the 2023 property tax levy
- Final public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #990 to adopt the 2023 budget and capital facilities plan
- Consideration of a motion to adopt the 2023 financial plan including long-term financial policies and a short-term strategic plan
- Consideration of Resolution #683 recognizing members of the 2023 Budget Advisory Committee
- Report by Mayor and City Administrator on progress to improve relationship between leadership and police department
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hear a presentation regarding permanent supportive and transitional housing. The meeting includes discussions on police relations, land use code updates, and long-term revenue issues.
- Presentation from Blueline regarding Permanent Supportive/Transitional Housing
- Resolution #681: 2023 budget allocation for NORCOM
- Ordinance #988: 2022 Budget Amendment
- Resolution #682: Amendment to the City's Master Fee Resolution
- Contract authorization for on-call traffic engineering services with DKS Associates
Council Budget-Related Study Session
The Clyde Hill City Council is holding a budget study session and public hearing on the 2023 preliminary budget and property tax levy. The proposed budget shows $6.64M in revenue against $9.53M in expenditures, with the gap covered by reserve funds and federal ARPA money. Key cost drivers include a 14% increase in the Bellevue Fire contract, a 45% jump in insurance, and police salary increases.
- Public hearing on 2023 property tax levy and revenue sources
- Proposed 2023 budget totals $9.53M in expenditures with $6.64M in revenue
- Bellevue Fire contract increasing 14.1% to $720,122
- Police budget of $1.99M includes 4% officer salary increases and take-home vehicles
- City Hall renovation and fiber upgrade planned using ARPA and capital funds
Notice of a Potential Quorum of the Planning Commission
This is a notice that a quorum of the Clyde Hill Planning Commission may be present during a City Council special meeting. No decisions or discussions by the Planning Commission are scheduled on this agenda.
- Potential quorum of Planning Commission at City Council special meeting on October 18, 2022
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a motion to approve Ordinance #987, amending the municipal drainage code to comply with state and federal stormwater requirements. The council will also discuss concerns about administration-police relations, legislative priorities, and code enforcement. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including approval of past meeting minutes and a new cash handling policy.
- Public hearing and motion on Ordinance #987 amending Municipal Code Section 15.10 (Drainage) for NPDES compliance
- Discussion of council concerns regarding problems with administration-police relations
- Discussion of 2023 legislative priorities
- Consideration of Resolution #680 rescinding petty cash policy and adopting a Cash Handling & Receipting Policy
- Consideration of Ordinance #986 cleaning up code sections for updated City Hall office hours
Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the entry-level eligibility list for police officers. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from December 16, 2021.
- Approval of Police Officer Entry Level Eligibility List
Council Special Meeting & Budget-Related Study Session
The City Council and Budget Advisory Committee are discussing the initial draft of the 2023 budget, including financial projections and departmental needs. The session covers priorities such as staffing increases, a stormwater utility analysis, and the Comprehensive Plan process.
- Proposed 2023 budget draft including General Fund revenues and expenditures
- Proposed staffing increases: 0.5 FTE Management Intern and 0.1 FTE Planning Manager
- Proposed $150,000 for a Storm Comp Plan
- Discussion of a Master Fee Resolution and CPI index fees to address structural imbalance
- Motion to reschedule the October 11, 2022 meeting to October 18, 2022
Council Meeting
The City Council is discussing a 2022 traffic report, a Comprehensive Plan update, and budget priorities for 2023. The body is also deciding on a police take-home vehicle pilot program and an ordinance regarding City Hall office closures.
- Memorandum Of Understanding for a Police Take-Home Vehicles Pilot Program
- Ordinance #985 regarding City Hall office hours and potential closures
- 2022 Traffic Report Q1/Q2 Assessment
- Comprehensive Plan Update visioning discussion
- Stormwater Project Update and 2022 SDP Bid Award
City Celebration/Movie Night
The City is hosting a community event at the Clyde Hill Elementary Field from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The event includes various games, community outreach booths, and a film screening of Encanto at dusk.
- Activities include inflatable basketball, football, corn hole, giant checkers, giant connect four, giant horse shoes, giant jenga, and 9-hole mini golf
- Community outreach booths for Police, Public Works, and Comprehensive Plan
- Film screening of Encanto at dusk
- Refreshments including ice cream, popsicles, and light snacks
Council Budget-Related Study Session
The City Council and Budget Advisory Committee are beginning preliminary discussions for the 2023 budget. The session includes a review of financial policy statements, current financial conditions, and city-wide goals and priorities.
- Review of 10 Financial Policy Statements
- Discussion of 2022 year-end financial projections
- Establishment of 10 City-wide Goals/Priorities
- Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) award of $946,118
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a draft vision statement and core values for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also receiving updates on land use code changes, stormwater projects, and a petition regarding the form of government.
- Discussion of Draft Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement
- Motion to accept the bid of Doolittle Construction for the 2022 Crack Sealing Program
- Motion to reject all bids for the 2022 Small Drainage Program and re-advertise
- Motion to accept the Department of Commerce Comprehensive Planning update grant
- Update on 17th & 17th Stormwater Project easements and costs
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is discussing the potential financial impact of transitioning to a new form of government. Discussions include legal fees, staffing changes, and election-related expenses.
- Discussion regarding the cost of changing the form of government
- Discussion regarding public comment on agendas
- Discussion regarding proposed resolution on continuity of city services
- Discussion regarding 2022 budget amendment and staffing update
- Discussion regarding 2023 budget goals and priorities
Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss short-term code enforcement policies and the review of the Title 17 Land Use Code. The body is also discussing the selection of a Pro/Con committee regarding a change in the form of government.
- Discussion on short-term code enforcement and the 17th/17th Stormwater Project update
- Review of Title 17 Land Use Code
- Selection of Pro/Con Committee for change in form of government
- Discussion on public records program and agenda-setting process
- Update on City Hall renovation
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is discussing a petition to change Clyde Hill's government from a Mayor-Council form to a Council-Manager form. The body is considering a resolution to call for an election on this proposition and discussing the potential financial impacts of such a change.
- Resolution #678: Proposition to change government form from Mayor-Council to Council-Manager
- Discussion on 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update visioning exercise
- Review of potential costs for changing government form, noted by Mayor Klaas as potentially $300,000 or more
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed stormwater ordinance and the annual six-year Transportation Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss code enforcement, the Land Use Committee, and the 2023 budget process.
- Public hearing and consideration of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
- Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to incorporate new DOE Stormwater Manual Requirements into Title 15
- Discussion regarding Code Enforcement and the Land Use Committee
- Discussion of the 2023 Budget Process and survey results
- Authorization for the Mayor to approve amendments to King County's Regional Coordination Framework Agreement
Hearing Examiner Meeting
The Hearing Examiner will consider a variance request from Xu Ning and Shujun Li to construct a new single-family residence. The application seeks to encroach 7.5 feet into the required north front yard setback.
- Variance #LUA2022-0017: Encroachment of 7.5 feet into the North front yard setback at 2825 98th Ave NE
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review an interactive presentation by Blueline Group regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update process. The body will also discuss a Title 2 Amendment.
- Visioning exercise for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update featuring Blueline Group
- Discussion regarding Title 2 Amendment
Council Special Session
The City Council will consider Ordinance #983 to grant them confirmation authority over the City Administrator and the combined City Administrator/City Clerk positions. The session also includes discussions regarding Council Rules & Procedures and Code Enforcement.
- Ordinance #983: Proposed amendments to CHMC Title 2 regarding confirmation authority
- Discussion of Council Rules & Procedures Committee
- Discussion of Code Enforcement
Hearing Examiner Meeting
The Hearing Examiner is meeting to consider a variance request for a single-family residence. The applicant is seeking permission to build structures that encroach into the required rear yard setback.
- Variance #LUA2022-0016 for James & Theresa Murphy at 8418 NE 17th Place
- Request for attached covered porch to encroach up to 21.1 feet into the 35-foot rear yard setback (467 sq ft)
- Request for trellis to encroach 18.0 feet into the 35-foot rear yard setback (232 sq ft)
- Request for trellis to exceed the maximum accessory structure size of 220 sq ft (proposed 281 sq ft)
Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss upcoming planning activities, including the Comprehensive Plan Update and its public participation plan. Discussion topics also include potential amendments to various city code chapters and the replacement of Fire Station #5.
- Comprehensive Plan Update and Public Participation Plan
- Amendments to CHMC Chapters: Zoning Map, Government, School, Pools, and Parking
- Fire Station #5 Replacement
- 17th & 17th Project
- Ordinance #982 regarding Title 2 and remote meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending amendments to several sections of the Clyde Hill Municipal Code to the City Council. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update's Public Participation Plan.
- Public hearing and potential recommendation for amendments to CHMC 17.12 (Zoning Map), 17.18 (Government), 17.19 (School), 17.48 (Pools), and 17.52 (Parking)
- Discussion regarding the Public Participation Plan for the Comprehensive Plan Update
Council Study Session
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission and the Council's workflow. The session also includes discussions on Council rules, procedures, Title 2, and the budget process.
- Discussion of Council/Planning Commission workflow and calendar
- Review of Council Rules & Procedures Committee discussion guide
- Discussion regarding Title 2 (2.07.010)
- Discussion of the budget process
Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a presentation regarding the Bellevue Fire Station #5 replacement project. Additional discussion items include a potential city celebration, stormwater easements at 17th & 17th, and Ordinance #982 regarding fence regulations.
- Presentation: Bellevue Fire Station #5 Replacement
- Discussion: City Celebration proposed as a limited $10,000 movie night event
- Discussion: 17th & 17th Stormwater Subcommittee easement acquisition
- Motion: Authorize Mayor to contract with Lighthouse Law Group, PLLC for City Attorney Services
- Ordinance #982: Land use and development regulations regarding fences
Council Study Session
The City Council will discuss several topics including the selection process for a new City Attorney and plans for replacing Fire Station #5. Other discussion items include the 2022 Annual City Celebration, stormwater issues at 17th & 17th, and code enforcement.
- City Attorney selection process involving Lighthouse Law Group
- Fire Station #5 replacement and land swap with Bellevue
- Proposed $10,000 limited version of the 2022 Annual City Celebration
- Stormwater easement acquisition at 17th & 17th
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet to introduce consultants from the Blueline Group who will assist with a multi-year Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code update. The body will also discuss its 2022 docket, meeting rules, and the selection of a Vice-Chair.
- Introduction of Blueline Group consultants Eric Jensen and Serena Dudas regarding a $500,000 contract for the Comprehensive Plan update
- Discussion of the Planning Commission 2022 Docket
- Discussion of Planning Commission Rules & Procedures
- Selection of Planning Commission Vice-Chair
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 29, 2021 and February 15, 2022
Hearing Examiner Meeting
The Hearing Examiner will consider a variance application submitted by Jeff Nebel. The request involves height and setback deviations associated with a proposed demolition and rebuild project.
- Variance #LUA2022-0007 for 9502 NE 13th Street
- Request to retain roof ridge line extending 7.2 inches and 4.8 inches above the 25 foot height limit
- Encroachment of up to 5.7 feet into one side yard setback
- Encroachment of up to 2.2 feet into a second side yard setback
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss updates to council rules and procedures, as well as a stormwater issue regarding 17th & 17th. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding the annual update to the City's Stormwater Management Plan.
- Public hearing for the annual Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) update
- Discussion of 17th & 17th stormwater issue
- Resolution #672: $17,000 utilization of the City's Housing Trust Fund via ARCH
- Proposed contract with Inslee Best for legal services
- Proposed agreement with The Blueline Group for on-call planning services
Planning Commission Training Session
The Planning Commission is holding a special training session focused on parliamentary procedures and meeting rules. The agenda includes a presentation by Ann MacFarlane regarding motions, amendments, and the role of the chair.
- Training presentation: Parliamentary Procedures by Ann MacFarlane
- Discussion regarding City email accounts
- Discussion regarding the March 24, 2022, Planning Commission meeting
Council Meeting
The City Council will review a city-wide volume and speed report and discuss stormwater policies. The body is also considering authorizations for stormwater project design, a state grant, and a new police SUV.
- Discussion of 6-Month Volume/Speed Report and Aqua Vista intersections
- Task Order with KPG to design 2022 Stormwater Projects
- Grant from Washington State Department of Ecology for stormwater projects
- Purchase of a replacement SUV for the Police Department
- Agreement with Foster Garvey for interim legal services
Council Meeting
The City Council will administer oaths of office to three councilmembers and discuss the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem. The body will also review regional board assignments and a complaints process for code enforcement.
- Oaths of office for Councilmembers Steve Friedman, Kim Muromoto, and Dean Hachamovitch
- Contract with TCA for architectural support services
- Contract with FreeDoc for records management services
- Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Eastside Transportation Partnership for membership
- Discussion regarding the code enforcement complaints process
Council Study Session
The City Council is meeting for a study session that includes an introduction of the interim city attorney. The session also features a presentation regarding council conduct and liability avoidance.
- Introduction of Interim City Attorney Steve DiJulio, Esq.
- Council 'Do's & Don'ts' training presentation by Ann Bennett
- Executive session to discuss potential litigation