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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Receive and review the 2022 Audit Exit Conference report from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
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 May 3, 2024 Payroll Certification in the amount of $867,211.93 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 219548-219641 | 05/03/24 | $1,818,385.10
B. Check Register | 219642-219730 | 05/10/24 | $1,755,261.86
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 May 7, 2024.
Recommended Action: Ratify and continue the ratification of Emergency Proclamation No. 329, issued by the City Manager on May 1, 2024 declaring a local water emergency, until the same is rescinded by the City Manager after the supply of potable water to Mercer Island is restored to normal levels.
Recommended Action: Authorize grant of operational permit for Western Display Firework’s application for a Public Display of Fireworks to be discharged per the permit conditions on July 13, 2024 at or about 2200hrs (10:00 pm) for a total duration of approximately 20 minutes pursuant to MICC 8.35.020(C).
Recommended Action: Proclaim June 9, 2024 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Proclaim May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Proclaim May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Proclaim May 2024 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on Mercer Island.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Hold a Public Hearing on Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 24C-03.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-11, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget.
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 1660 amending the City’s Financial Management policies to adopt the Cost Allocation Plan update for 2024.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
OTHER BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Approximately 75 Minutes
Executive Session to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Collective Bargaining
Executive Session for planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the City Council during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
ADJOURNMENT