Black Diamond meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Black Diamond council agendas take up 2027 budget, battery storage rules, impact fees; no minutes yet posted

Black Diamond City Council agendas over the past two weeks covered the city's 2027 budget, a proposed extension of interim zoning controls on battery energy storage facilities, an updated transportation impact fee and the 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan. Agendas for the Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 meetings have been posted, but minutes have not been published, so the record does not show what the council decided, if anything, on any of these items.

Battery storage rules

Item AB26-124, listed on the Oct. 6 agenda, was a public hearing on extending interim zoning controls that prohibit battery energy storage facilities, with an exception for systems of 20 kilowatts or less.

Impact fees and the capital plan

Two other public hearings appeared on the same Oct. 6 agenda: AB26-125, a proposed ordinance updating the transportation impact fee, and AB26-126, the proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan. The capital plan came back on the Oct. 13 agenda as work session item AB26-030.

Claims and payroll

The Oct. 6 consent agenda listed claim checks totaling $777,424.46 and August 2026 payroll of $704,943.44, or about $1.48 million combined. The agenda lists these as consent agenda items; the published record does not show whether they were approved.

Roberts Drive project

Items AB26-127 through AB26-129 were listed as resolutions covering a PSE power undergrounding agreement and two amendments to a Parametrix, Inc. professional services agreement for the Roberts Drive improvement project.

Budget work sessions

The Oct. 6 meeting was a special work session with a single budget item, AB26-120, the 2027 Budget for Special Revenue, Enterprise, and Capital Funds, presented by Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Mason. Public comments were accepted on new business items, limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The meeting was hybrid, at Council Chambers, 25510 Lawson St., or via Zoom/phone.

The Oct. 13 work session included a presentation by the Lake Sawyer Advocacy Group, an executive session regarding real estate (RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)), and the work session on the proposed capital plan.

Coming up

The council has two meetings listed for Oct. 20.

A regular meeting agenda includes a public hearing on 2027 budget revenue sources, including a possible property tax increase, and a continued public hearing on the proposed 2027–2032 Capital Improvement Plan. Also listed are Ordinance AB26-134 adopting the Transportation Impact Fee and Resolution AB26-137 authorizing an updated City Utility Rate Schedule for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater. Claim checks totaling $363,034.80 and payroll totaling $689,552.92 appear on the agenda.

A separate special meeting work session that day covers AB26-131, a 2027 General Fund Revenue Review and Possible Property Tax Increase.

Residents can attend the Oct. 20 meetings to comment on the budget, the capital plan, the impact fee and utility rates. The agendas do not state what action, if any, the council will take on each item.

Black Diamond Council to Consider $1.57M in Payments, Confirm Appointments

The Black Diamond City Council is scheduled to vote on about $1.57 million in payments and confirm two planning commissioner appointments at its Aug. 18 regular meeting. That meeting is one of three recent sessions covered in this roundup; no decisions have been published yet, as minutes are pending for all three.

Planning Commission (Aug. 10)

The Planning Commission agenda included a presentation by Oakpointe on the 2026 SE Connector Alternate and a review of a draft work plan. The commission also planned to approve the July 13 minutes and hear a report from Community Development Director Hal Hart. No public hearings were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council Special Meeting (Aug. 18)

The City Council held a special meeting with a single business item: discussion of the city's strategic plan. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the meeting was primarily for discussion.

City Council Regular Meeting (Aug. 18)

The regular council meeting includes a consent agenda with claim checks and electronic transfers totaling $810,458.65 and payroll for July 2026 totaling $756,515.57, for a combined $1,566,974.22. The council will also confirm mayoral appointments of John Deleon to Planning Commission Position #2 and Trixie Hahn to Position #3. The agenda includes discussions on the Comprehensive Plan process, sewer system updates, and Lake Sawyer Regional Park. The meeting is a hybrid public meeting with in-person and virtual options.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Black Diamond Council Agendaed $418,334.72 in Payments, Court and Sports Contracts; Minutes Pending

Black Diamond's City Council had a busy stretch July 21–24, with agendas covering more than $418,000 in payments, contract renewals for a Therapeutic Court Program, a King County sports grant, and closed-door litigation discussions. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings, so it is not yet confirmed which items were formally decided. What follows reflects the agendas as posted.

City Council — July 21

The council's July 21 agenda listed several financial and contractual items:

• **Claim Checks totaling $418,334.72** — routine city payments scheduled for approval.
• **Resolution authorizing Therapeutic Court Program contract renewals** — would renew contracts supporting the program.
• **Resolution accepting King County Youth and Amateur Sports Grant** — would accept a grant from King County for youth and amateur sports.
• **Resolution approving consulting services agreement with Civic Forge** — would authorize a consulting agreement with Civic Forge.
• **Update on Pipeline Road and MPD** — listed as an informational item.

The meeting was held in a hybrid format and open to public comment. Because minutes are not yet available, the vote tallies and final disposition of each resolution are not confirmed.

City Council — July 22

The July 22 agenda called for an executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), with possible follow-up action afterward. Executive sessions are closed to the public under state law when discussing pending or potential legal matters.

In the new business portion, the council agenda indicated members may discuss the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions were indicated on the agenda.

Planning Commission / Special Council Meeting — July 24

A July 24 agenda also referenced a City Council special meeting to potentially discuss the Comprehensive Plan, along with another executive session on litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). As with the other meetings, minutes have not been published, so any outcomes remain unconfirmed.

What This Means for Residents

The $418,334.72 in claim checks represent city expenditures already in the pipeline; approval would authorize payment. The Therapeutic Court Program contracts relate to court services that can affect how certain cases are handled. The King County Youth and Amateur Sports Grant, if accepted, would bring outside county funds into local sports programming. The Civic Forge consulting agreement would commit city funds to outside professional services. The Comprehensive Plan discussions, while not producing confirmed decisions on these agendas, are part of the city's long-range land-use and growth planning.

A Note on the Record

All three meetings are listed as "agenda only" — minutes have not yet been published. Readers should treat the items above as what was scheduled for consideration, not necessarily what was decided. Official minutes, once available, will confirm votes and outcomes.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should watch the city's official posting channels for any newly scheduled meetings or publication of minutes from the July 21, 22, and 24 sessions.

Black Diamond Roundup: July Meeting Outcomes Pending, Council to Consider $418,334.72 in Payments

Minutes from Black Diamond's recent July government meetings have not yet been published, meaning the outcomes of several proposed ordinances and resolutions—including new e-bike regulations and a speed limit change on Roberts Drive—remain unconfirmed. Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the next round of city business at the July 21 City Council meeting, where councilmembers will consider approving payments totaling $418,334.72 and multiple contract resolutions.

Recent Meetings: Outcomes Pending

Because official minutes are not yet available for the meetings held on July 7, July 13, and July 14, it is not possible to confirm what was decided. The following items were listed on the agendas for discussion or potential action.

The July 7 City Council agenda included proposals to:

• Create Chapter 10.34 regulating e-motorcycles, e-bicycles, and motorized scooters (AB26-080).
• Revert the speed limit on Roberts Drive to 25 mph (AB26-085).
• Establish the Black Diamond Economic Vitality Grant Program (AB26-086).
• Adopt the 2027 Budget Planning Calendar (AB26-083).
• Approve a quit claim deed to WSDOT for easement rights over TPN 112106-9098, the Kombol Law Office Parcel (AB26-082).

The consent agenda also included financial reports, surplus equipment resolutions, and an interlocal agreement for police services.

The July 13 Planning Commission was scheduled to discuss amendments to its own rules and procedures regarding its regular meeting schedule, a Title 18 Development Regulations Code Amendment, and a Sensitive Areas Ordinance Amendment. The commission also planned to approve minutes from prior meetings on March 9, March 30, and April 27. No public hearings were scheduled.

The July 14 City Council held a regular work session to continue the review and discussion of the Council Rules of Procedure.

Coming Up

The City Council will meet on July 21 to consider several financial and contractual items. The agenda includes:

• Claim checks totaling $418,334.72.
• A resolution authorizing Therapeutic Court Program contract renewals.
• A resolution accepting a King County Youth and Amateur Sports Grant.
• A resolution approving a consulting services agreement with Civic Forge.
• An update on Pipeline Road and MPD.

The meeting is hybrid and open to public comment.