We strive to create an inclusive and accessible experience. Those requiring accommodation for Council meetings should notify the City Clerk’s Office three (3) days prior to the meeting at 206.275.7793 or by emailing cityclerk@mercerisland.gov.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
CITY MANAGER REPORT
APPEARANCES
(This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the City Council on any item, except items before the City Council requiring a public hearing, any quasi‐judicial matters, or campaign‐related matters)
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action: Approve the September 20, 2024 Payroll Certification in the amount of $829,302.27 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 00220838-00220883 | 9/13/2024 | $229,610.87
B. Check Register | 00220884-00220937 | 9/20/2024 | $1,440,400.37
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.
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 347 Proclaiming October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 348 proclaiming the third Saturday in October as Arbor Day in the City of Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 349 Proclamation October 14, 2024 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the Mercer Island School District No. 400 that allows the City to purchase fuel from the District for the City’s vehicles substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 1.
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign on to a letter to the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) regarding the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) rate increase and their Bill Discount Rate (BDR) program.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance containing interim development regulations for public hearing and consideration on November 19, 2024 incorporating Option [select A or B] and an adjustment of the affordable housing requirement to [select %] at 60% AMI.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-13 amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget.
Recommended Action: Receive the 2025-2026 Preliminary Biennial Budget available at www.mercerisland.gov/budget. No additional action required.
Recommended Action: Move to direct staff to include the design and construction of a new 24-inch transmission line in the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan; negotiate a preferred pipeline alignment and ownership from Seattle Public Utilities; identify long-term solutions to serve the Shorewood Apartments; prepare an amended Wholesale Service Contract; and, return to the City Council with a recommended project funding plan. In addition, direct the City Manager to prepare a capital funding request for submission to the Washington State Legislature and include this request as part of the City’s 2025 Legislative Priorities. Further, authorize the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to commence conversations with State legislative representatives about this project and the corresponding capital funding request.
Recommended Action: Determine if this item should be added to a future City Council Agenda.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT