Jennifer Fink

The council meeting included several key actions, such as the approval of the 2026 Council Subcommittee assignments and the adoption of the 2026 Development Fee Schedule. Discussions were held regarding interest in Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions, development regulations for congregate residences, and an update on the Lake Wilderness Park Master Plan. The council authorized various agreements, including a public works on-call vendor agreement, a parks property tax levy agreement, and professional services amendments for water quality and design projects. Appointments were confirmed for the Economic Development and Parks and Recreation commissions, and administrative updates were provided regarding city contracts, election certifications, and municipal projects.

The council held a study session focusing on several key topics, including a presentation on the Legacy Site development project by the Downtown Cultural and Arts District organization. Legislative items addressed included the adoption of an ordinance relating to the Residential Target Area under the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program and the approval of a resolution to designate such areas and schedule a public hearing. Additionally, the council held discussions regarding procedural concerns and potential litigation related to these programs. A discussion on the Council Rules of Procedure was postponed to a future meeting.

The Council conducted a regular business meeting covering several key items. Public comments included discussions on PSE partnerships, youth support, and marijuana regulations. A public hearing was held regarding Community Services Grant applications for the 2017 budget. The Council discussed the Sign Code with the Planning Commission, received a City Manager report, and recognized several awards including a Professional Finance Officer award and a distinguished budget presentation award. Additionally, the Council addressed marijuana zoning regulations, reviewed the Fire and Life Safety Capital Plan, and approved appointments for the Planning Commission.

The council meeting addressed various operational and legislative matters. Key topics included the adoption of the city's annex element of the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, awarding an on-call fencing services contract, and finalizing a public works construction contract. The council also authorized an agency for affordable housing project funding, discussed a potential countywide transportation district sales tax, and reviewed updates on street lighting and pedestrian bridge timelines. Additionally, administrative work plans for commissions were approved.

The meeting included public comment on community concerns, economic development, and election results. Key actions involved the final acceptance of drainage improvement and water quality retrofit projects, public hearings on the 2017/2018 preliminary budget and property tax revenues, and a review of the 2017/2018 budget including parks department spending and police department requests. The Council adopted an ordinance regarding a ballot proposition for park and recreation facility bonds, authorized a partnership agreement with the Port of Seattle for economic development, and approved updates to the comprehensive emergency management plan and low impact development regulations. Discussion items also covered seating arrangements, legislative priorities, and a proposed skate park project.