Steven Chen

The meeting commenced with a call to order and flag salute. The agenda was amended to move the Executive Session to the end of the meeting. Key discussions and approvals included motions related to financial matters such as vendor and benefit checks, execution of amendments for inmate housing with South Correction Facility ("SCORE"), and a Professional Services Agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the S-25 Witte Road SE Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project. The Council approved Surface Water Management rate adjustments for 2026 and change orders for infrastructure projects. Furthermore, ordinances were passed amending the Municipal Code regarding Transportation Impact Fees and Road Standards. New business involved a consensus vote to proceed with new city council cell phones, a vote to hold a Public Hearing on Social Media Comments, approval of an ordinance establishing penalties under Emergency Management, a Financial Management Review, budget amendments for 2025-2026, and acceptance of grant recommendations for Human Services and Economic/Community Events. The session concluded with reports and an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation.

The agenda for the Regular Business Meeting includes several items for consideration. Proclamations are set for Lake Wilderness Arboretum Day and Make A Difference Day. The Consent Calendar involves the approval of prior meeting minutes (October 13th and 20th, 2025), various financial transactions totaling over $2.6 million, and several resolutions concerning the execution of a non-binding Business Points Agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for EV charging infrastructure at the Lake Wilderness Golf Course, updating the Recreation Scholarship Program, amending a Professional Services Agreement with Exeltech Consulting Inc., accepting the SE 280th Street Sidewalk Project, executing a Technical Services Agreement with King County for resilience outcomes, and adopting the Tahoma School District 2025 to 2030 Capital Facilities Plan involving school impact fees. A Public Hearing is scheduled to levy regular property taxes for the fiscal year 2026. Continued Business addresses SCA Committees, and establishing the City's 2026 Legislative and Council Priorities. New Business includes introduction of the 2026 Property Tax Ordinance, amendments to CB Zoning, and discussion of Meshtastic Communications.

The regular business meeting commenced with a flag salute and roll call. Agenda items were approved, including moving the Executive Session to the end of the meeting and adding a discussion item regarding the Creative Arts Council. The Consent Calendar was approved, covering items such as employee handbook policy revisions, adopting a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with a vision zero goal, authorizing contract amendments for tree cutting services, finalizing acceptance of a roadway delineation project, accepting the 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and authorizing the disposal of surplus golf course equipment. New business included an introduction to amendments for Transportation Impact Fees and authorizing an agreement with the Tahoma School District. Council also briefly discussed the King County Sheriff's Office Police Reserve Program and the Creative Arts Council topic. Following updates from the City Manager on various city operations and community events, the Council entered and concluded Executive Sessions to discuss litigation potential and evaluate employment qualifications. The meeting concluded with the approval of the 2025-2026 City Manager goals and adjournment.

The agenda for the Regular Business Meeting included an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. Special Action Items involved the swearing in of Councilmembers and the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2026-2027 term. The Consent Calendar covered approval of previous minutes from December 8th, 2025, and approval of several financial transactions and resolutions, including executing amendments to agreements with KBA, Inc. for the T45 Project and ratifying a contract with Judge Risa Woo for judicial services, as well as an ordinance regarding congregate residences. A Public Hearing addressed Propositions No. 1 and No. 2 for the Tahoma School District and a moratorium concerning Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Continued Business involved discussing 2025 Resident Survey Results and extending the emergency moratorium on BESS applications. New Business included resolutions concerning the Tahoma School District Propositions and potential State Funded Capital Projects.

The special meeting agenda was approved after moving the Executive Session to the end. Key items approved under the Consent Calendar included the levying of regular property taxes for fiscal year 2026, adopting the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Capital Improvement Plan and establishing fire impact fees, authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer resources with the Tahoma School District, and awarding the T54 SR516 Shared-Use Path Improvements Project bid. Continued business included updates on the Summit Place Property and T-57 Pedestrian Bridge Design, and a review of 2026 Council Committees. Under New Business, the Council approved a resolution to transition the accounting basis from modified accrual to cash basis and introduced the 2026 Development Fee Schedule. City Manager reports covered updates on committee assignments, awards received by the Parks & Recreation Department, E-Bike progress, 2026 Council Retreat dates, and the Witte Rd. Culvert Project. In subcommittee reports, the Council voted not to move forward with three applicants interviewed for a Commissioner position. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss legal matters, followed by adjournment.