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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 5:00PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA APPROVAL
STUDY SESSION
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
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.)
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 320 to condemn the attacks against the State of Israel and pledge unwavering support to the Jewish population on Mercer Island, ensuring that Mercer Island remains a place of safety, unity, and support.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action: Approve the October 6, 2023 Payroll Certification in the amount of $1,009,134.92 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 217331-217420 | 9/29/2023 | $526,543.77
B. Check Register | 217421-217464 | 10/6/2023 | $1,601,675.27
C. EFT Payments | August 2023 | $3,043,579.89
D. EFT Payments | September 2023 | $2,767,754.92
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 October 3, 2023 Regular Hybrid Meeting.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Lands Lease 20-B09917 for Luther Burbank Park, substantially in the form as set forth in Exhibit 2, and any future technical non-substantive amendments required to administer the lease.
PUBLIC HEARING
Recommended Action: Move to set Ordinance No. 123C-14 for second reading and adoption at the November 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 1651 ratifying amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
Recommended Action: Receive presentation and provide input on the 2023 State Legislative Priorities.
Recommended Action: Receive the report on public comment for the Town Center Parking Study draft; provide final direction on revisions to the draft Study; and set adoption of the Study for November 21, 2023.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT