City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The City Council approved two proclamations, one for the Day of Nowruz and another for the 25th Anniversary of the International Ballet Theatre and Academy. The Council also discussed and approved adding two comprehensive plan amendments to the 2026 work program: a transportation conformance CPA and the privately initiated Evans Plaza CPA. Additionally, the Council received an update on a proposed pre-approved plans program for detached accessory dwelling units and cottage housing, and a proposal to simplify the square footage tax and move to an annual business license renewal program.

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Bellevue, WA
Meeting Date: March 10, 2026

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

9 items on the agenda.

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Roll Call, Flag Salute•Item a

26-222 Day of Nowruz Proclamation

Roll Call, Flag Salute•Item b

26-223 25th Anniversary Year of the International Ballet Theatre & Academy Proclamation

Consent Calendar•Item a

26-224 Motion to award Bid No. 26015, 2024 Bellevue Fiber Infill (CIP Plan Nos. PW-R-199, W-91 & W-115), to Always Active Services, LLC. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $447,084.80, plus all applicable taxes.

Consent Calendar•Item b

RES 10590 Resolution authorizing execution of a Predevelopment Agreement and future Ground Lease with Bellwether Housing for the redevelopment of the city-owned Wilburton TOD parcel for affordable housing.

Public Hearings•Item a

RES 10591 Public Hearing and action on Resolution authorizing the execution of documents necessary to release an existing utility easement located in the Plat of Maryhill Addition that has been declared surplus to the City's needs and is no longer required for providing utility service.

Study Session Items•Item a

26-225 2026 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program

Study Session Items•Item b

26-226 Study session on the City Council priority to simplify the permitting process for detached accessory dwelling units and cottage housing by offering pre-approved plans.

Study Session Items•Item c

26-227 Square footage tax simplification efforts: proposed annual business license renewal, and business outreach plans.

Written Reports•Item a