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EXECUTIVE SESSION, 5:00 PM - Approximately 90 Minutes - Extended by 30 Minutes 7/14/2023
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)
2. Pending or Potential Litigation
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
3. Performance of a Public Employee
Executive Session to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 6:00 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. 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
Recommended Action: Approve the June 30, 2023 Payroll Certification in the amount of $978,577.05 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 216299-216392 | 6/30/2023 | $529,748.61
B. Check Register | 216393-216449 | 7/07/2023 | $438,407.53
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 July 5, 2023 Special Hybrid Meeting.
Recommended Action: Accept the 81st Avenue SE Backyard Sewer Improvements Phase 2 Project and authorize staff to close out the contract.
Recommended Action: Award the 2023 Water System Improvements project to Kar-Vel Construction, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Kar-Vel Construction in an amount of $3,584,335 and set the total project budget at $4,657,092.
Recommended Action: Accept the completed SE 22nd Street & SE 22nd Place Water System Improvements project and authorize staff to close out the contract.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 1646 approving a Supplemental Scope of Work for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review.
Recommended Action: Appropriate $250,000 from the Street Fund balance to fund construction of the 4004 ICW Property Transportation Improvement project.
Recommended Action: Approve the pickleball court configuration as part of the Luther Burbank Park Sport Court Renovation capital project (PA0143) and direct staff to complete the project.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an interlocal agreement with the Mercer Island School District No. 400 for enrollment of City employee’s children/dependents substantially in the form attached as Exhibit 1.
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Mercer Island Fire Marshal’s recommendation to issue an operational permit for Pyro Spectaculars North for the public display of fireworks to be discharged per the permit conditions on August 19, 2023, at approximately 2235hrs (10:35 pm) pursuant to MICC 8.35.020(C).
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Approve tentatively agreed upon MOU with IAFF Local 1762 resolving all matters related to impacts of regionalization of fire and emergency medical services, and pending unfair labor practices complaint, interest arbitration, and collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
Recommended Action: Conduct public hearing. No further action necessary.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 23C-10 for interim regulations related to permit processing in Chapter 19.15 and 19.16 MICC.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 23C-11.
2. Move to set Ordinance No. 23C-11 for second reading and adoption at the September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT