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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 6:00 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, except items before the City Council requiring a public hearing, any quasi‐judicial matters, or campaign‐related matters)
CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Action: Approve the March 8, 2024 Payroll Certification in the amount of $868,041.15 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
A. Check Register | 218911-218989 | 3/1/24 | $415,851.34
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 City Council Special Hybrid Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2024 and the City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024.
Recommended Action:
1. Award the Reservoir Booster Pump Station Upgrades project to Strider Construction Co., a Washington-based company, in the amount of $1,726,011, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Strider Construction Co. for the construction of the Reservoir Booster Pump Station Upgrades project, and set the project’s total budget at $2,155,000.
2. Authorize a $1,075,000 appropriation from the Water Fund balance for the additional project costs over the existing 2023-2024 budget of $1,080,000.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 323 Proclaiming March 29, 2024 Vietnam Veterans Day in 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 the interlocal agreement with Eastside Fire & Rescue to provide Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Services on Mercer Island.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Adopt the 2025-2026 City Council Priorities.
Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 1658 amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as set forth in Exhibit A.
Recommended Action: Receive report. No action necessary.
Recommended Action: Transition the City Council Sustainability Committee to an Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee to provide support for future policy related work items as needed.
Recommended Action: Receive project update and provide feedback to staff.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT