City of Bothell

The meeting included approval of the agenda and a proclamation recognizing the Lunar New Year. Public comments focused on proposals to safeguard due process against federal immigration enforcement tactics, including establishing a 'Verification of Authority' protocol, enforcing a 'Judicial Warrant' standard, prohibiting staging on public property, and designating First Responder Stations as 'Constitutional Protection Zones.' The City Manager reported on the Department of Natural Resources' review of the city's Trust Land Transfer Grant application for Shelton View Forest and provided an update on the Community Development 2026 Workplan. The Council requested a study session regarding preparations for ICE activity. The Consent Agenda included the approval of the previous meeting's minutes, authorization to accept a $4,000,000 Streamflow Restoration Grant for the Sammamish River and Waynita Creek Restoration Project, and authorization to sign the 2026-28 AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Key actions taken included approving a resolution to execute a grant agreement for the 102nd Avenue NE Bridge Planning Study and adopting a resolution for the Urban Forest Management Plan. A study session was held regarding Data Collection and Privacy, resulting in the volunteering of councilmembers for a subcommittee to explore community safety and data collection options.

This document provides an update on the City of Bothell's Housing Action Plan, a strategic framework designed to address community housing needs. Key goals include creating diverse housing types, supporting transit-oriented development, fostering affordable housing, ensuring accessibility for all residents, integrating community input into planning, and establishing a robust system for tracking housing impacts. The plan aims to increase housing options, reduce costs, improve neighborhood connectivity, and strengthen support for the rental market, with anticipated adoption by the end of 2026.

The key discussion topics included a briefing on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, which was facilitated by Senior Planner Rey Sosa and presented by Consultant Alsobrook, leading to a discussion among board members. Staff reports noted an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Historic Services Inventor, with related discussions scheduled for the subsequent month. Additionally, staff informed the board about forthcoming Landmark Board positions opening in the spring and pending Landmark Code updates (Title 22) scheduled for 2026.

Key discussions included an update on the December City Council Meeting, where positive feedback was given on the dog statue at Doug Allen Park, and interest was expressed in event programming and a partnership with Master Gardeners. Board member position openings were announced. A special presentation covered the Urban Forest Management Plan, noting that over two-thirds of the existing tree canopy is within critical areas and detailing the minimal tree loss between 2015-2023. Staff reports detailed the status of Capital Projects, including open houses scheduled for the Park at Bothell Landing and the Former Wayne Golf Course Master Plan. Progress on the PROS Plan is in the engagement summary and system-wide analysis phase. Subcommittee discussion focused on the Doug Allen Memorial Art Piece, with implementation projected for June/July 2026.

The meeting commenced with the Chair calling the February 4th, 2026 planning commission meeting to order. The primary focus of the session was study sessions regarding the transportation impact fee and updates to municipal codes, including zoning map cleanup and procedural updates for Titles 11 and 12. Public comments were received concerning the Lily Kirk development, specifically raising concerns about increased traffic congestion at intersections like 100th and 190th, the desire to limit road access through the development to emergency use only, and the impact on neighborhood safety and property values due to the proposed density. A staff presentation provided an update on the transportation impact fee, referencing feedback received from a prior public hearing and a City Council hearing. Discussion also touched upon using PM Peak measurements versus AM or per-person trip generation for traffic analysis, and the necessity of a more robust Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for the project. The commission also addressed the approval of the December 17, 2025 minutes.