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CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL, 5:00 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 April 24, 2026 Payroll Certification in the amount of $975,663.63 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
Recommended Action: Approve the March 31, 2026 through April 15, 2026 Accounts Payable Certification of Claims in the amount of $2,111,879.53 and authorize the Mayor to sign the certification on behalf of the entire City Council.
Recommended Action: Approve the City Council Regular Hybrid Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 and City Council Special Hybrid Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 384 proclaiming May 18-22, 2026, as Affordable Housing Week on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 385 proclaiming May 16-22, 2026 as National Boating Safety Week on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation No. 386 Proclaiming May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month on Mercer Island.
Recommended Action: Authorize Councilmembers Weinberg and Hsieh to vote in favor of the Eastside Transportation Partnership’s Letter in Support of Sound Transit Link 4 Line.
Recommended Action: Direct the City Council liaison to the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee, Councilmember Weiker, to support the SCA Sewer Rates Response Letter (Exhibit 1) and take action on behalf of the City Council on any proposed amendments.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Successor Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency Joint Board, substantially in the form presented in Exhibit 1 and to approve and execute any future amendments to the ILA that are determined to be de minimis or non-substantive and in the best interest of the City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 - Approximately 60 Minutes
Executive Session to discuss with legal counsel pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
REGULAR BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Appoint Councilmember __________ as the voting delegate at the PSRC General Assembly on May 28, 2026.
Recommended Action: Continue public hearing and adopt the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program as shown in Exhibit 1.
Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 26-04, amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.
Recommended Action: No action needed. Receive Report.
OTHER BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 - Approximately 30 Minutes
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