City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting 10/18/2022 05:00 PM Mercer Island City Hall and Zoom Virtual Platform

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL. 5:00 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AGENDA APPROVAL

SPECIAL BUSINESS

• 1.AB 6170: Mercer Island Sister City Association Art Unveiling and Presentation

  Recommended Action: Receive Report. No action necessary.

STUDY SESSION

• 2.Introduction to Judge Jeff Gregory/Mercer Island Municipal Court

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

• 3.AB 6166: October 7, 2022 Payroll Certification

  Recommended Action: Approve the October 7, 2022 Payroll Certification (Exhibit 1) in the amount of $919,134.51 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.

• 4.Certification of Claims:

  A. Check Register | 213219-213365 | 9/30/2022 | $1,727,129.39
  B. Check Register | 213366-213448 | 10/7/2022 | $699,015.06

  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.

• 5.City Council Meeting Minutes of the following meetings:

  September 30, 2022 Special Hybrid Meeting (Executive Session)
  October 3, 2022 Special Hybrid Meeting

  Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the September 30, 2022 Special Hybrid Meeting (Executive Session and October 3, 2022, Special Hybrid Meeting.

REGULAR BUSINESS

• 6.AB 6169: Public Hearing: Receive the 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget.

  Recommended Action: Receive the 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget available at www.mercerisland.gov/budget. Conduct Public Hearing. No additional action required.

  Alternative Motion: Move to postpone consideration of the General Fund and YFS Fund budget proposals until Q2 2023. Advance the Capital Fund, Street Fund, and Utility Fund budget proposals for discussion and final disposition at the November 1 City Council meeting.

• 7.AB 6167: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Remove Figure TC-1) – First Reading of Ord. No. 22-17

  Recommended Action: Conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 22-17 and schedule a second reading and adoption on the Consent Agenda on November 1.

• 8.AB 6168: Update on Outdoor Dining Regulations

  Recommended Action: Receive the presentation and schedule a public hearing at an upcoming Council Meeting to renew interim regulations established by Ordinance No. 21C-25.

• 9.AB 6169: Discussion: Receive the 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget.

  Recommended Action: Receive the 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget available at www.mercerisland.gov/budget. Conduct Public Hearing. No additional action required.

  Alternative Motion: Move to postpone consideration of the General Fund and YFS Fund budget proposals until Q2 2023. Advance the Capital Fund, Street Fund, and Utility Fund budget proposals for discussion and final disposition at the November 1 City Council meeting.

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OTHER BUSINESS

• 10.Planning Schedule

• 11.Councilmember Absences & Reports

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• 12.Pending or Potential Litigation
  Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).

  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