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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 5:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
STUDY SESSION
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
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 February 9, 2024 Payroll Certification in the amount of $817,233.66 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 218599-218666 | 2/2/24 | $492,001.93
B. Check Register | 218667-218777 | 2/9/24 | $1,623,769.50
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 minutes of the February 6, 2024 Regular Hybrid Meeting.
Recommended Action: Proclaim February 29, 2024 Rare Disease Day on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Approve the use of $48,600 from the City’s contributions to the ARCH Housing Trust Fund as recommended by the ARCH Executive Board and authorize execution of any related agreements and documents.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Aquatic Lands Lease 20-B09917 and Aquatic Lands Outfall Easement 51-106374 with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for Luther Burbank Park substantially in the form as set forth in Exhibits 2 and 3, and any future technical non-substantive amendments required to administer the property agreements.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24C-01 amending MICC 3.55.030(B)(3) to realign Arts Council position terms and expiration dates.
Recommended Action: Receive briefing and provide input on the ARCH draft Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 24C-02 amending MICC Chapter 17 with the updated editions of the Construction Codes to be effective on March 15, 2024, as mandated by the State of Washington.
Recommended Action: Approve the site concept for the Town Center Long-Term Regional Transit Commuter Parking Project and direct the City Manager to proceed with design.
OTHER BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Approximately 60 Minutes
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Real Estate Acquisition - Added 2/16/2024
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).
ADJOURNMENT