Clyde Hill public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Special Meeting - 2025 Budget - 20 Dec 2024 @ 2:00PM
The Clyde Hill City Council will consider Ordinance #1013 to adopt the 2025 Budget and Capital Facilities Plan, which includes the line‑item budget, salary schedule, and financial sustainability documents. A public comment segment will allow residents to speak for up to three minutes each. The council will also discuss the selection process for the next councilmember and review the agenda for the January 14 meeting.
- Consideration of Ordinance #1013 to adopt the 2025 Budget & Capital Facilities Plan
- Public comment from residents Wayne Burns, Jared Wheeler, Daniel Brzusek, and Carl Picciotto
- Discussion on the selection process for the next councilmember
- Review of the agenda for the January 14 meeting (Sinwell/Hachamovitch)
Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the 2025 Budget and Capital Facilities Plan and a financial sustainability roadmap. The body is also considering a new police officer labor contract and updates to the nuisance and automated alarm codes.
- Ordinance #1013 to adopt the 2025 Budget & Capital Facilities Plan
- 4-year police officer labor contract with Teamsters Local Union No. 763
- Ordinance #1012 regarding automated alarm system registration and fees
- Renewed Wireless Communication Facilities agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile
- Draft Ordinance #1014 to amend the Nuisance Code (Chapter 8.05)
Council Special Meeting - Budget Sustainability - 03 Dec 2024 @ 4:00 PM
The City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed roadmap for long-term financial sustainability. The body will review a draft timeline for committee formation, service assessments, and deficit reduction options.
- Discussion of the 'Roadmap to Financial Sustainability' framework
- Review of a draft timeline for 2026 budget development and sustainability reporting
- Proposed establishment of a Sustainability Committee including the Mayor, City Administrator, and Finance Director
- Discussion regarding resident feedback on budget goals and the 2025 spending process
- Public comments from residents Carl Picciotto and Wayne Burns
Council Special Meeting - Comprehensive Plan Workshop
The City Council is holding a workshop to review feedback from five public agencies regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. Council will consider staff recommendations on how to revise the plan to meet legal requirements and state mandates.
- Review of comments from WA Dept of Commerce, WA Dept of Natural Resources, Puget Sound Regional Council, and King County Affordable Housing Committee
- Proposed addition of wildfire preparedness and fire adaptation measures to the land use element
- Discussion of 'missing middle' housing policies to comply with HB1110
- Proposed revisions to the Land Capacity Analysis to account for 2 emergency housing units
- Review of policies regarding racially disparate impacts, displacement, or exclusion in housing
Council Special Meeting - Budget Sustainability Workshop -14 Nov 2024 @ 12:30 PM
The City Council is discussing a financial sustainability plan to balance General Fund revenues and expenses by 2026. The workshop includes reviewing savings options, staffing roles, and a proposal from Councilmember Sinwell regarding a detailed commitment for 2025 action steps.
- Discussion of Updated Sustainability Plan 11.14.24
- Review of CM Sinwell Proposal regarding budget process
- Discussion of draft longer-term budget by CMs Sinwell and Hachamovitch
- Review of financial sustainability plan and savings options
- Public comments from Wayne Burns, Mark Kroese, and Ed Oeltjen regarding budget deficits and staffing
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Budget, Capital Facilities Plan, and Property Tax Levy. The body is also considering ordinances to increase utility tax rates and modify the city's master fee resolution.
- Public hearing on the 2025 Property Tax Levy and consideration of Ordinance #1011 to adopt it
- Public hearing on the 2025 Budget & Capital Facilities Plan
- Ordinance #1010 to increase utility tax rates for Sewer, Water, and Solid Waste
- Resolution #703 to modify various fees within the City's Master Fee Resolution
- Task Orders #24-19.3 and #25-23 for KPG, Psomas Stormwater Plan Review Services
Council Special Meeting - 2025 Budget Follow-Up - 07 Nov 2024 @ 3:30 PM
The City Council will discuss the 2025 budget following the Ad Hoc Committee’s report, which identified revenue improvements of $56,000 and expense reductions of $145,000, leaving an approximate $300,000 deficit. Council members will consider three options: approve the adjusted budget, defer approval for further meetings, or adopt a balanced budget. The meeting also includes public comment and a closed‑session to review employee performance and collective bargaining.
- Ad Hoc Committee reported $56,000 revenue gains and $145,000 expense cuts versus the October 7 preliminary budget
- Identified an additional $45,000 of revenue opportunities and $15,000 of expense reductions for the General Fund
- Three budget options presented: approve adjusted budget, defer approval for more meetings, or approve a balanced budget
- Public comment limited to three‑minute remarks on city business
- Executive session to review public employee performance and discuss collective bargaining
Council Special Meeting - 2025 Budget Follow-Up & Closed Session - 01 Nov 2024 @ 3:00 PM
The Clyde Hill City Council will discuss the 2025 budget, including a projected $56,000 revenue increase and $145,000 expense reduction that together provide about $200,000 of net benefit to the General Fund. A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss collective bargaining, with no motion expected. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a review of long‑term sustainability planning for 2026 and beyond.
- 2025 budget discussion: $56,000 revenue increase and $145,000 expense reduction
- Closed session to discuss collective bargaining under RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
- Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker)
- Review of cost‑savings ideas from October 25 meeting
- Long‑term sustainability planning for 2026 and beyond
Council Special Meeting - Council Workshop on 2025 Budget - 25 Oct 2024 @ 1:00 PM
The City Council will conduct a workshop to discuss the 2025 budget, including potential adjustments and changes. The meeting includes discussions on police staffing and a public safety memo regarding a 7th officer.
- Council Workshop on 2025 Budget
- Discussion and possible council action regarding police staffing
- Review of email to residents and '7th officer' memo regarding public safety
- Cost saving suggestions from Councilmember Sinwell
- Mayor's 2025 Budget Development Update
Council Special Meeting - 07 Oct 2024 @ 6:00 PM
The Clyde Hill City Council will discuss several policy items, including the proposed 9‑1‑1 Misuse Ordinance (Ordinance #1008). Council members will also vote on an updated Interlocal Agreement for joint negotiations with WSDOT on SR‑520 facility maintenance. Additional topics include a draft 2025 legislative agenda, compliance options for state housing and ADU mandates, and updates from council committees.
- Ordinance #1008 – Misuse of 9‑1‑1 (Agenda Bill 24‑33)
- Motion to approve updated ILA for joint negotiations with WSDOT on SR‑520 maintenance (Agenda Bill 23‑37)
- 2025 Legislative Agenda – First Draft (Agenda Bill 24‑31)
- Middle Housing & ADU Legislative Mandates – compliance options (Agenda Bill 24‑34)
- Future agenda topics: Camping Ordinance, Yarrow Point Police Contract
Council Special Meeting - 2025 Preliminary Budget Work Session - 07 Oct 2024 @ 4:30 PM
The Clyde Hill City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce and discuss the 2025 Preliminary Budget. Council members will review revenue projections, including a 1% property tax increase and utility tax adjustments, and examine major expenditure items. Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the budget proposals before the Council proceeds.
- Property tax increase of 1% (~$13,393) plus new construction and refunds for a total of $1,369,379 in property tax revenue
- Solid waste utility tax rate increase from 6% to 8%
- Water and sewer franchise fees increase from 10% to 12% each
- Fire and EMS services contract with Bellevue rises by $7,235 (0.9%)
- 911 dispatch services contract with NORCOM rises by $18,235 (19.6%)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Clyde Hill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a motion to recommend revisions to CHMC Chapter 17.80 (Enforcement). The meeting will also review recent City Council actions, including Ordinances #1005 and #1007, and update the commission's Q3 2024 work plan. Additional items include notices about the October meeting and the rescheduling of November and December meetings.
- Public hearing on proposed updates to CHMC Chapter 17.80 (Enforcement)
- Motion to recommend updates to CHMC Chapter 17.80
- Review of recent City Council actions (Ord. #1005, Ord. #1007)
- Work Plan Review – 2024 Q3 update
- FYI: October meeting notice and rescheduling of November & December meetings
Council Meeting
The Clyde Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #1007 to amend CHMC Chapter 17.38, changing how view and sunlight obstruction complaints are resolved. Other agenda items include a contract for on‑call planning services with BHC, the 2025‑26 ARCH budget and work program, a first‑draft update of the 2025 budget, and discussion of a new council code of ethics.
- Public Hearing and consideration of Ordinance #1007 amending CHMC Chapter 17.38 (view and sunlight obstruction)
- On‑Call Planning Services contract with BHC (Agenda Bill 24‑27)
- ARCH 2025‑26 Budget & Work Program (Agenda Bill 24‑29)
- 2025 Budget Update – first draft presentation
- Council Code of Ethics discussion
Hearing Examiner Meeting - 06 Sep 2024 - 10:00 AM
The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 3023 92nd PL NE. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 35 feet to 30 feet to facilitate the demolition and construction of a new single-family residence.
- Variance #LUA2024-0012: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 35 feet to 30 feet at 3023 92nd PL NE
Notice of Potential Quorum - Movie Night
This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council and Planning Commission may be present at a community event. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.
- Movie Night event on August 16, 2024, at Clyde Hill Elementary Field
Council Meeting
The Clyde Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance #1006 to amend CHMC Chapter 17.72.040, which governs expiration of variances for damaged or demolished structures. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, updates on finance and land use, and discussion of several contracts and resolutions, including funding reallocation for the Redmond Supportive Housing Project. Additional items cover a small drainage bid, construction management services with KPG Psomas Inc., and a draft view‑sunlight protection ordinance.
- Resolution #700 – reallocation of ARCH funding for the Redmond Supportive Housing Project
- Agenda Bill 24-27 – acceptance of the Small Drainage Program bid
- Agenda Bill 24-28 – contract renewal and rates for Construction Management Services with KPG Psomas Inc.
- Draft ordinance to move view and sunlight protection disputes to the City Hearing Examiner
- Public Hearing and consideration of Ordinance #1006 – amendment to CHMC Chapter 17.72.040 (Expiration of Variance)
Council Special Meeting
The City Council will discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan vision statement and a draft ordinance regarding development regulation amendments. The meeting also includes an audit exit conference and a closed session to discuss collective bargaining.
- Draft Ordinance regarding referral of development regulation amendments to the Planning Commission
- 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update vision statement review
- Audit Exit Conference presentation
- Discussion of City Administrator employment contract obligations
- Closed session for collective bargaining
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will discuss and consider recommending updates to CHMC Chapter 17.72.040 regarding the expiration of variances for damaged, destroyed, or demolished structures. The body will also discuss proposed updates to CHMC Chapter 17.80 concerning enforcement.
- Updates to CHMC Chapter 17.72.040 (Damaged, destroyed, or demolished buildings and structures - Expiration of Variance)
- Updates to CHMC Chapter 17.80 (Enforcement)
Hearing Examiner Meeting - 12 Jul 2024 - 1:00 PM
The Hearing Examiner will consider a variance application from Oakmont Family Trust regarding the property at 1745 89th Pl NE. The proposal includes adding a three-bedroom daylight basement and replacing existing deck and stairs. The request seeks five variances to side yard setback requirements.
- Variance #LUA2024-0011 for 1745 89th Pl NE
- Proposed three-bedroom daylight basement addition
- Five requested variances to side yard setbacks (CHMC 17.16.050)
- Replacement of existing deck and stairs within setback areas