Sarah Bluvas

The City Council meeting included discussion and action on a variety of topics. Payroll certifications and accounts payable certifications were approved. Reallocation of capital project resources was approved for the Lakeline Reach 1 Capacity Improvement Project, and an appropriation was approved for emergency water main repairs on East Mercer Way. The council also considered an update to connection charges for the water distribution and sewer conveyance systems, as well as permanent regulations for housing production, permit streamlining, temporary uses, and structures including outdoor dining. Other items included a proclamation for Shop Small Month and ratification of a proclamation ending a local emergency.

The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting included discussions and updates on the Clarke and Groveland Beach Parks Joint Park Infrastructure Plan, a review of athletic field use, and a discussion on the Sport Court Use and Allocation Policy. The commission also addressed the possibility of establishing a rowing facility or community on Mercer Island. A letter of appreciation to Paul West was approved.

The meeting included recognition of the Mercer Island Community Fund's contributions, payroll and claims certifications, and proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Arbor Day, and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Discussions covered the naming of pickleball courts at Luther Burbank Park and a briefing on a fee in lieu of work for town center affordable housing. Updates were provided on city matters such as e-motorcycle regulations, infrastructure plans for Clarke & Groveland Beach Parks, traffic signal updates, and upcoming community events.

The agenda includes a staff liaison report, a discussion and feedback session on the Deane's Children's Park Site Plan Update, and a discussion on the draft Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy. The Deane's Children's Park Site Plan Update involves receiving a project update and providing feedback on the preferred site plan. The Sport Court Allocation and Use Policy discussion involves providing input on the draft policy. Additional items include absences and commissioner reports.

The City Council meeting included a City Manager report covering council, boards, and commission meetings, city updates such as the First Hill Park Playground Replacement, Clarke & Groveland Beach Parks Joint Infrastructure Plan, and YFS Youth Belongs. Upcoming events like the Fall Recycling Event and Town Center Trick-or-Treating were announced, and Officer Font was welcomed. The consent agenda was approved, including payroll certifications and the approval of the 2026 Aerial Mapping Project Interlocal Agreement. Councilmember Weinberg was appointed as the voting delegate at the Sound Cities Association Annual Meeting. An update on the 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program was presented, covering various projects related to parks, public buildings, streets, sewer utility, stormwater utility, and water utility. A water supply pipeline project update was also given. Councilmember absences and reports were noted.