City Council Regular Video Meeting 10/19/2021 05:00 PM Zoom Virtual Platform

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA APPROVAL

CITY MANAGER REPORT

APPEARANCES (This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the City Council on any item. As it is election season, however, please be reminded that state law (specifically, RCW 42.17A.555) prohibits the use of City facilities for campaign-related purposes with limited exceptions. Accordingly, please do not make campaign-related comments during this time.)

CONSENT AGENDA

• 1.Approval of Certification of Claims for the period ending:

  September 30, 2021, in the amount of $747,929.60
  Recommended Action: Certify that the City Council has reviewed the documentation supporting claims paid and approved all checks or warrants issued in payment of claims.

• 2.Claims Reporting for Electronic Funds Transfer for the months ending:

  A) August 31, 2021 in the amount of $3,313,630.81
  B) September 20, 2021 in the amount of $2,132,627.13
  Recommended Action: Certify that the City Council has reviewed the documentation supporting claims paid and approved all checks or warrants issued in payment of claims.

• 3.Approval of the Payroll Certification for the following period ending:

  AB 5963: October 8, 2021 Payroll Certification in the amount of $790,851.09
  Recommended Action:
  Approve the October 8, 2021 Payroll Certification in the amount of $790,851.09 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.

• 4.Approve Minutes of the following meetings:

  A) September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
  B) October 5, 2021 Special Meeting

• 5.Ordinance Amending MICC 2.08.020 to include Juneteenth as a Legal Holiday of the City (Ord. No. 21C-24 Second Reading)

  Recommended Action:
  Adopt Ordinance No. 21C-24 Amending MICC 2.08.020 to add Juneteenth as a Legal Holiday of the City.

• 6.AB 5946: 2022-2025 Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP) Interlocal Agreement

  Recommended Action:
  Authorize the City Manager to execute the 2022-2025 Eastside Transportation Partnership Interlocal Agreement.

• 7.AB 5959: US Climate Mayors initiative

  Recommended Action:
  Authorize Mayor Wong to Sign-on to the US Climate Mayors initiative.

• 8.AB 5955: One-Year Extension of the 2019-2021 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement

  Recommended Action:
  Authorize the City Manager to sign the 2021 Extension of the 2019-2021 Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Professional Firefighters Association of Mercer Island (IAFF Local 1762) for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

REGULAR BUSINESS

• 9.AB 5952: Development Code Amendment ZTR19-003 Signage (Ord. No. 21C-21 Second Reading)

  Recommended Action:
  Adopt Ordinance No. 21C-21 amending the temporary non-commercial sign regulations in MICC 19.06.020.

• 10.AB 5957: Youth & Family Services Emergency Assistance Update

  Recommended Action:
  Receive report. No action necessary.

• 11.AB 5961: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Discussion, including sewer and water projects overview.

  Recommended Action:
  Receive report and provide staff direction on the use of ARPA funds;
  Confirm which of the utility projects presented staff should work to accelerate; and
  Appropriate $1,171,500 of ARPA funds to address immediate operational needs within the organization.

• 12.AB 5962: 2021 Board and Commission Appointments

  Recommended Action:
  Approve Resolution No. 1603 appointing members to fill the vacancies on the Arts Council and Design Commission.

OTHER BUSINESS

• 13.Planning Schedule

• 14.Councilmember Absences & Reports

ADJOURNMENT