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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 May 9, 2025 Payroll Certification in the amount of $972,649.07 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
Recommended Action: Approve the April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 Accounts Payable Certification of Claims in the amount of $2,511,544.70 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25C-07 renewing interim regulations for temporary uses and structure including outdoor dining with an effective date of June 16, 2025.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25C-08 renewing interim regulations for residential parking regulations in response to SB 6015 with an effective date of June 3, 2025.
Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City of Mercer Island Fire Marshal to sign the submitted operational permit for Western Display Firework’s application for a Public Display of Fireworks to be discharged per the permit conditions on July 12, 2025 at 2200hrs (10:00 pm) for a total duration of approximately 20 minutes pursuant to MICC 8.35.020(C).
Recommended Action: Approve Scarsella Brothers, Inc. as the Heavy Civil General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) for the Water Supply Pipeline Project and authorize the City Manager to sign any necessary contract documents with the GC/CM.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 359 proclaiming May 12-18, 2025 as Police Week on Mercer Island and designating May 15, 2025 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action:
1. Vote on applicants to fill open board and commission positions.
2. Approve Resolution No. 1677, appointing those voted on to fill the vacancies on the Arts Council, Open Space Conservancy Trust, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Utility Board.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing for the proposed property tax reduction.
2. Approve Resolution No. 1674 for the proposed public benefit rating system current use assessment for 2.91 acres of the property located at 5045 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 25-10, amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
Recommended Action: No action necessary. Receive report.
OTHER BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Approximately 60 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); and
Pending or Potential Litigation
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
ADJOURNMENT