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EXECUTIVE SESSION, 4 PM
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 6 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
SPECIAL BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
APPEARANCES
(This is the opportunity for anyone to speak to the City Council on any item.)
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action:
Approve the November 19, 2021 Payroll Certification (Exhibit 1) in the amount of $801,923.36 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A) November 12, 2021 in the amount of $557,788.06
B) November 19, 2021 in the amount of $321,933.24
C) November 26, 2021 in the amount of $659,308.19
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.
A) October 31, 2021 in the amount of $2,008,208.54
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:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Police and Police Support Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Mercer Island Police Association for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement to convert the marine support officer to a fully commissioned police officer position in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 1613 confirming the appointment of Jeff Gregory to serve as the Mercer Island Municipal Court Judge for a four-year term, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Municipal Court Judge Employment Agreement in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A thereto.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Medina for Marine Patrol Services substantially in form attached as Exhibits 1 to AB 5986.
Authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City and Hunts Point for Marine Patrol Services substantially in form attached as Exhibits 2 to AB 5986.
Appropriate $60,000 from the General Fund to cover the additional Marine Patrol services.
Recommended Action:
Declare the vacant one-story structure at 4004 Island Crest Way as surplus.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement in an amount not to exceed $45,000 to deconstruct, salvage, demolish, and fully remove the one-story surplus structure at 4004 Island Crest Way.
Appropriate $45,000 in Street Fund available fund balance to deconstruct the surplus vacant structure located at 4004 Island Crest Way.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 21C-18, amending Chapter 7.04 MICC – Animal Code, as set forth in Exhibit 1 to AB 5980.
Authorize Mayor Wong to send on behalf of the City Council a letter to the King County Council, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 2 to AB 5980 regarding the planned revision of King County Code Title 11.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution 1612 authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to accept an amended deed for Parcel 12 and to acquire certain surplus real property from WSDOT using REET revenues in the Capital Improvement Fund.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action:
Adopt Interim Ordinance No. 21C-25 updating interim regulations to allow more outdoor seating for eating and drinking establishments, establishing a work plan, and setting a Public Hearing date of January 18, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Ordinance No. 21-31, which encompasses amendments to the City of Mercer Island’s 2021-2022 biennial budget.
Approve the following utility rates:
Approve Resolution No. 1606, which establishes classifications of water users and a schedule of charges for water usage, a schedule of rates for fire service, a schedule of special service charges, meter and service installation charges, and connection charges effective January 1, 2022, and thereafter.
Approve Resolution No. 1607, which establishes rates and connection charges for sewerage disposal services provided by the City of Mercer Island effective January 1, 2022, and thereafter.
Approve Resolution No. 1608, which establishes the bi-monthly service charge for storm and surface water services provided by the City of Mercer Island effective January 1, 2022, and thereafter.
Approve Resolution No. 1609, which establishes the bi-monthly utility fee for the emergency medical and ambulance services supplied by the City of Mercer Island effective January 1, 2022, and thereafter.
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No. 1614 to update the 2022 Development and Construction Fee Schedule and the 2022 Building Valuation Data Table effective January 1, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No. 1615 adopting the final docket of comprehensive plan and development code amendments for 2022.
Or, alternatively,
Approve Resolution No. 1615 [as amended] adopting the final docket of comprehensive plan and development code amendments for 2022.
Recommended Action:
Move to remand Ordinance No. 21C-28 with proposed amendments back to the Planning Commission for a new public hearing and recommendation, which shall be presented to the City Council at a regular business meeting on or before March 15, 2022, during a third reading of this Ordinance.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT