Kirkland public meetings in 2022

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is deciding on the adoption of the 2023-2024 biennial budget and the 2023 property tax levy. The meeting includes public hearings on extending a moratorium on personal delivery devices and establishing a $20 annual vehicle fee for the Transportation Benefit District. Council will also approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map, including legislative rezones.

• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget (Ordinance O-4830)
• Adoption of the 2023 Property Tax Levy (Ordinance O-4827)
• Public Hearing on Ordinance O-4834: Imposing a $20 annual vehicle fee effective Jan 1, 2024
• Public Hearing on Ordinance O-4833: Extending moratorium on personal delivery device permits
• Approval of 2022 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map (File No. CAM22-00165)

The council approved the 2023-2024 biennial budget, the 2023 property tax levy, and a $20 annual vehicle fee for transportation improvements. It also extended the moratorium on personal delivery devices, created a General Services Department, and adopted the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. All votes were 7-0 except the vehicle fee (6-1) and the moratorium extension (6-1).

• Adopted 2023-2024 biennial budget (7-0)
• Approved $20 annual vehicle fee for Transportation Benefit District (6-1)
• Extended moratorium on personal delivery devices (6-1)
• Adopted 2023 property tax levy (7-0)
• Created General Services Department (7-0)
• Adopted 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $22.4M in payments (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council meets to hold public hearings on the Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget and the 2023 Property Tax Levy. The body also reviews the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan and considers a draft agreement for a Permanent Supportive Housing Program with King County. Additional business includes a new ordinance for Personal Delivery Devices and updates on the 2044 Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-4824 establishing the 2023 Property Tax Levy
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-4825 for the NE 85th Street Station Area Planned Action
• Draft Permanent Supportive Housing Program Agreement with King County
• Ordinance O-4826 enacting new rules for Personal Delivery Devices
• Ordinance O-4823 relating to School Impact Fees

The Kirkland City Council approved the 2023 property tax levy (Ordinance O-4824) and adopted several amendments to the Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget, including funding for lifeguards, traffic calming, sustainability actions, and jail medical services. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the Comcast franchise renewal, school impact fee changes, and acceptance of the 108th Avenue NE water and sewer project. Several items, such as the 2044 Comprehensive Plan update and a personal delivery device ordinance, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved 2023 property tax levy Ordinance O-4824 (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 1 funding $957,212 for various programs (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2 funding $300,000 for special events, $399,884 for teen programs, $300,000 for parks planning (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 4 funding $436,000 for jail medical services (7-0)
• Approved $80,000 for Health Fair from Council Contingency (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Comcast franchise renewal and school impact fee ordinance (7-0)
• Accepted 108th Avenue NE water/sewer project and transferred $2,341,359.11 to reservoir project (consent)
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter to Imagine Housing regarding tenant concerns (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council meets to conduct a public hearing on the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The body also takes first reading on an ordinance renewing Comcast's cable television franchise and discusses amendments to business license codes. Additional items include the selection of interview committee members and approval of a regional crisis response agency agreement.

• Public hearing on Preliminary 2023-2024 Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• First reading of Ordinance O-4822 for Comcast Cable Communications, LLC franchise renewal
• Ordinance O-4821 amending Chapter 7.02 of the Kirkland Municipal Code regarding Business Licenses
• Resolution R-5562 authorizing the Regional Crisis Response Agency Interlocal Agreement
• Acceptance of Public Improvements for the David E. Brink Park Shoreline Renovation Project

The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5562, authorizing the Regional Crisis Response Agency interlocal agreement and incorporation as a nonprofit, with a 4-3 amendment removing the word 'solo' from agency goals. The council also approved the 2023-2024 preliminary budget hearing, business license code amendments, and the 2023 state legislative agenda, along with consent calendar items including the Comcast franchise renewal and various resolutions.

• Approved Resolution R-5562 for Regional Crisis Response Agency (7-0)
• Amended R-5562 to strike 'solo' from agency goals (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance O-4821 amending business license code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5563 for 2023 state legislative agenda (6-1)
• Amended R-5563 to add 'Sustainability' to legislative agenda (7-0)
• Amended R-5563 to specify Health Through Housing project in 48th district (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Comcast franchise renewal and NORCOM budget (7-0)
• Accepted David E. Brink Park Shoreline Renovation Project and established lien period

City Council Special Study Session

The Kirkland City Council is holding a special study session to review the 2023-2024 preliminary budget. The agenda includes a financial overview, major discussion topics, and a budget review by council goal area, followed by a council finance and policy discussion. This is a working session for discussion, not a final decision-making meeting.

• 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget Review (PDF, 710KB)
• Financial Overview
• Budget Review by Council Goal Area
• Council Finance and Policy Discussion

The Kirkland City Council met for a special study session to review the 2023-2024 budget, including revenue and expenditure trends, budget priorities, and major discussion topics such as human services funding and smart parking. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with further budget discussions and public hearings scheduled for November 15, 2022, and final deliberations on December 13, 2022.

• No formal decisions made; study session only

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council is holding a regular meeting with a study session on a parks special event policy update, presentations on a touchless water fountain and COVID-19, and a consent calendar that includes awarding bids for the 126th Avenue NE Watermain Improvement Project and the 120th Avenue NE School and Transit Connector Sidewalk Project. Under business, the council will consider ordinances to amend the municipal code to change solid waste, water, sewer, and surface water utility rates for 2023-2024, as well as amendments to business license regulations and a revenue-generating regulatory fee. The council will also discuss the 2023 draft state legislative priorities and enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining.

• Ordinance O-4817: Solid waste collection rate changes for 2023-2024
• Ordinance O-4818: Water system customer rate changes for 2023-2024
• Ordinance O-4819: Sewer system customer rate changes for 2023-2024
• Ordinance O-4820: Surface water utility service rate changes for 2023-2024
• Award of bids for 126th Avenue NE Watermain Improvement Project and 120th Avenue NE School and Transit Connector Sidewalk Project

The Kirkland City Council approved four ordinances (O-4817 through O-4820) setting new solid waste, water, sewer, and surface water utility rates for 2023-2024, all in 6-0 votes. The council also approved an ordinance (O-4816) raising the business license revenue-generating regulatory fee from $105 to $130 and increasing the gross receipts exemption threshold from $12,000 to $20,000, effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, the council approved a $75,000 fiscal note for a Park Lane consultant study (5-1) and awarded two construction contracts via the consent calendar.

• Approved utility rate ordinances O-4817, O-4818, O-4819, O-4820 for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4816 amending business license fee, raising RGRL fee to $130 and threshold to $20,000 (6-0)
• Approved $75,000 fiscal note for Park Lane study from Council Special Projects Reserve (5-1)
• Awarded $1,429,377 contract to R.W. Scott Construction for 126th Ave NE Watermain project (consent)
• Awarded $130,937.66 contract to Kamins Construction for 120th Ave NE sidewalk project (consent)
• Accepted Rose Point Lift Station improvements, returning $196,373.33 to Water Sewer Reserves (consent)
• Acknowledged resignation of Rod Lapasin from Tourism Development Committee (consent)
• Approved consent calendar with exception of Park Lane item (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the 2023-2028 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program and street/median maintenance funding, followed by a public hearing on 2023-2024 budget revenue sources. The council will also consider proposed 2023-2024 utility rates and several consent calendar items, including ordinances on municipal court judge salary and city floats/moorages. The meeting includes proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Walk and Roll to School Month, plus an executive session on real estate acquisition.

• 2023-2028 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (PDF, 9MB)
• Public hearing on 2023-2024 Budget Revenue Sources
• Proposed 2023-2024 Utility Rates
• Ordinance O-4814: Municipal Court Judge salary effective Jan 1, 2023
• Ordinance O-4815: City floats, moorages, and tour boats facilities (Chapter 14.36)

The Kirkland City Council held a study session and regular meeting on October 4, 2022. They received presentations on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program and street/median maintenance, and gave direction to staff. The council approved the consent calendar 7-0, which included accepting the Cross Kirkland Corridor Lighting Project, approving several resolutions and ordinances, and acknowledging claims. They also received a briefing on proposed 2023-2024 utility rates and directed staff to proceed with the recommendation.

• Approved consent calendar 7-0, including acceptance of Cross Kirkland Corridor Lighting Project and lien period
• Approved Resolution R-5559 for interlocal purchasing agreement with Tacoma
• Approved Resolution R-5560 reallocating CDBG funds for CV-3
• Approved Ordinance O-4814 setting municipal court judge salary effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved Ordinance O-4815 amending city floats, moorages, and tour boat facilities code
• Directed staff to proceed with proposed 2023-2024 utility rates
• Received direction on 2023-2028 CIP for November 15 presentation
• Acknowledged claims from four individuals via consent calendar

City Council Special Meeting

The Kirkland City Council is holding a special meeting to provide an overview of the Transportation Benefit District. The agenda includes a community forum for public comment and responses from subject matter experts. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Transportation Benefit District overview presentation
• Community forum with public comment and expert panel response

The Kirkland City Council held a special meeting on October 3, 2022, to discuss the Transportation Benefit District. The meeting included a presentation by City Manager Kurt Triplett and a public comment period with subject matter experts. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a study session on a regional mobile crisis response agreement, updates on the municipal court and COVID-19, and a consent calendar with resolutions and an ordinance. Key business items include 2023-2024 Human Services Commission grant funding recommendations, code amendments related to the Houghton Community Council sunsetting, an update on the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan, and construction closure options for the Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street intersection. The council will also hear reports and hold an executive session on pending litigation.

• Resolution R-5557 allocating the city's portion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for 2023
• Ordinance O-4813 requiring the Transportation Commission to establish a two-year work plan and meet with council biennially
• Ordinance O-4811 and O-4812 amending zoning code and municipal code related to Houghton Community Council sunsetting
• NE 85th Street Station Area Plan Phase 2 update (File No. CAM20-00153)
• Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street intersection construction closure options

The Kirkland City Council approved two ordinances (O-4811 and O-4812) that amend the zoning code and municipal code to eliminate references to the former Houghton Community Council, with a 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions on the parks plan, transportation work plan, CDBG funds, and other items. No public hearings were held, and no substantive decisions were made on the other business items, which were informational only.

• Approved Ordinance O-4811 amending zoning code to sunset Houghton Community Council references (7-0)
• Approved amendment to O-4811 changing cottage definition from 1,500 to 1,700 sq ft (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4812 amending municipal code and repealing sections on Houghton Community Council (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll $3,848,983.08 and bills $5,114,347.51 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5555 adopting updated Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan
• Approved Resolution R-5556 adopting 2022-2023 Transportation Commission Work Plan
• Approved Resolution R-5557 allocating CDBG funds for 2023
• Authorized Mayor to sign letters to Sound Transit and King County Council on East Link and K-Line

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing on the Planned Action Ordinance for the Google campus at NE 85th Street. The body will also vote on a design-build agreement with WSDOT for the I-405, Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project. Additionally, the council will review proposed 2023-2024 Solid Waste Reserve Policy options and the Draft 2023 Surface Water Master Plan Update.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-4809 for the NE 85th Street Google Campus Planned Action
• Resolution R-5554 authorizing a Design-Build Cooperative Agreement with WSDOT for the I-405, Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project
• Study session on Proposed 2023-2024 Solid Waste Reserve Policy Options
• Study session on the Draft 2023 Surface Water Master Plan Update
• Review of Kirkland Community Biennial Survey Results

The Kirkland City Council approved Ordinance O-4809, establishing planned actions for Google's development phases in the NE 85th Street Station Area, with a 7-0 vote. The council also approved a design-build cooperative agreement with WSDOT for the I-405 Brickyard to SR 527 project, and the consent calendar, which included financial audits, claims, and various appointments and reports.

• Approved Ordinance O-4809 for Google campus planned actions (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5554 for I-405 design-build agreement with WSDOT (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll and bills totaling $19.4M
• Acknowledged claim for damages from Jonathan Davies
• Appointed Fatima Chohan to Design Review Board
• Accepted resignations from Design Review Board, Human Services Commission, Library Board, and Transportation Commission
• Approved MOU with Kirkland Parks and Community Foundation
• Acknowledged multiple quarterly reports (financial, police, animal services, etc.)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council held a special meeting on August 3, 2022, to discuss preliminary utility rates for 2023-2024 and a tax increment financing strategy for the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan. The council also considered adopting Ordinance O-4810, which establishes tenant protections including caps on late fees and move-in deposits. Additionally, the body reviewed the final draft of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and initiated a study on the future of Park Lane.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 Preliminary Utility Rates
• Tax Increment Financing Strategy for NE 85th Street Station Area Plan
• Ordinance O-4810: Adopting Tenant Protections, Capping Late Fees and Move-In Fees
• Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan - Final Draft
• Resolution R-5551: Establishing a Parks Funding Exploratory Committee for November 2023 ballot measures

The council approved Ordinance O-4810, creating tenant protections that increase notice for rent increases, cap late fees, and cap move-in fees and deposits, with a 4-3 vote. Several amendments were considered, including one to require rent increase notices to include the actual dollar amount, which passed 7-0, and another to strike the late fee section, which passed 4-3. The council also approved a parks funding exploratory committee, initiated a study on closing Park Lane to vehicles, and approved the consent calendar, which included a striping contract and other routine items.

• Approved Ordinance O-4810 tenant protections (4-3)
• Amended O-4810 to require rent increase notices include dollar amount (7-0)
• Amended O-4810 to strike late fee section (4-3)
• Approved Resolution R-5551 establishing Parks Funding Exploratory Committee (7-0)
• Adopted option 2 to evaluate seasonal/full closure of Park Lane (6-1)
• Approved consent calendar including $76,708.75 striping contract (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 over 3 years for Kirkland Parks and Community Foundation (consent)
• Approved PROS Plan amendment to reduce beach closures (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will consider a development agreement with Google LLC related to the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan. The meeting also includes a study session on the 2022-2023 Transportation Commission Work Plan and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Council will review a Revenue Equity Study and establish a committee to explore parks funding for a potential November 2023 ballot measure.

• Ordinance O-4807: Development Agreement between City of Kirkland and Google LLC for NE 85th Street Station Area
• Resolution R-5551: Establishing a Parks Funding Exploratory Committee for a potential November 2023 ballot measure
• Study Session: 2022-2023 Transportation Commission Proposed Work Plan
• Study Session: 2023-2028 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution R-5550: In support of codifying reproductive healthcare and marriage equality in state and federal constitutions

The Kirkland City Council approved a development agreement with Google LLC for a catalyst project related to the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan, and also passed a resolution supporting reproductive healthcare and marriage equality. The council approved the consent calendar, including minutes and financial reports, and expressed a policy view against dedicating park property for a potential Juanita Heights roadway.

• Approved Ordinance O-4807, Google development agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5550, supporting reproductive healthcare and marriage equality (6-1)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes, payroll, and claims (7-0)
• Adopted policy view against dedicating Juanita Heights Park for roadway (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Kirkland City Council convened a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed development agreement with Google. The agreement is related to the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan. No other substantive items were decided or discussed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed Google Development Agreement
• Agreement relates to the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan

The Kirkland City Council held a special meeting on July 11, 2022, primarily to conduct a public hearing on a proposed Google Development Agreement related to the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan. Staff presented, and public testimony was heard from multiple individuals. No formal decision was made; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned.

• Opened and closed public hearing on Google Development Agreement (no vote)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:01 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting

The Kirkland City Council is holding a special study session to hear staff and Google presentations on the proposed Google Campus Project and a draft Google Development Agreement. The council will discuss these items but no formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Proposed Google Campus Project presentation
• Draft Google Development Agreement (PDF, 5MB) discussion
• City Council discussion on Google project

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a police body-worn camera program with facial recognition restrictions, a 5-year diversity roadmap, and updates on tenant protections and development fees. They will also hold a public hearing on extending a moratorium for autonomous delivery devices and consider various consent calendar items.

• Ordinance O-4796: Authorizes police body-worn cameras and restricts facial recognition technology
• Resolution R-5548: Adopts Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 5-Year Roadmap
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-4806 to extend moratorium on autonomous personal delivery devices
• Resolution R-5549: Accepts $21,000 donation for labyrinth at 132nd Square Park
• 2022 Street Overlay Project bid award for annual street preservation

The Kirkland City Council approved an ordinance authorizing police use of body-worn cameras and restricting facial recognition technology, and extended the moratorium on autonomous personal delivery devices. The council also adopted the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 5-Year Roadmap with amendments, and approved the consent calendar including several ordinances and resolutions. No substantive decisions were made on the Transportation Benefit District or School Resource Officer updates, which were only presented for discussion.

• Approved Ordinance O-4796 authorizing police body-worn cameras and restricting facial recognition (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4806 extending moratorium on autonomous personal delivery devices (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-5548, DEIB 5-Year Roadmap, with amendments (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including O-4804 (busking), O-4805 (public meetings), and R-5549 ($21,000 labyrinth donation) (6-0)
• Authorized $117,482 for Catholic Community Services Hotel Voucher Program via consent calendar
• Approved art concepts for Fire Stations 22 and 27 via consent calendar
• Requested fiscal note for $50,000/year for 3 years for Kirkland Parks and Community Foundation (6-0)
• Added Resolution R-5550 to July 19 agenda (5-1)