City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Bothell, WA
Meeting Date
September 8, 2026

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

21 items on the agenda.

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Call to OrderItem 1.

Call to Order

Roll CallItem 2.

Roll Call

Meeting Agenda ApprovalItem a.

City Manager Review of Agenda

Meeting Agenda ApprovalItem b.

Council Approval of Agenda

Public Engagement OpportunitiesItem 4.

Public Engagement Opportunities

ProclamationsItem a.

Welcoming Week Proclamation

ProclamationsItem b.

Diaper Need Awareness Week Proclamation

ProclamationsItem c.

Puget Sound Starts Here Month Proclamation

Public CommentItem 6.

Public Comment

During this item, the Mayor will invite public comment. Those testifying or providing public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.

ReportsItem 7.1.1

2027-2028 Budget Transmittal and Timeline Discussion

Staff Briefing Att-1 City Manager 2027-28 Budget Introduction Message

ReportsItem 7.1.2

Economic Vitality Update

Staff Briefing

ReportsItem 7.2.

Board & Commission Reports

ReportsItem 7.3.

Council Reports & Conversations

Projected Agenda DiscussionItem a.

Projected Item Discussion – Taking a Position on Washington State Ballot Initiative IL26-638 Concerning Participation in Athletics at K-12 Public Schools and Washington State Ballot Initiative IL26-001 Concerning Parental Rights Related to Their Children in Public School

AB # 26-158 Projected Agenda State Ballot Initiatives Att-1 Full Text IL26-001 Att-2 Full Text IL26-638 Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on scheduling an opportunity for Council to consider proposed Resolutions related to one or both Washington State Ballot Initiatives on October 6, 2026.

Consent AgendaItem a.

Suspension of Recording Requirements – September 29, 2026

AB # 26-159 Suspend Rules Recommended Action: Suspend the recording requirements for the September 29, 2026, Special Joint Meeting with Boards & Commissions.

Consent AgendaItem b.

Police Department Laptop Deployment and Supporting Infrastructure

AB # 26-160 PD Laptop Deployment Att-1 Resolution Recommended Action: Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of 35 new laptops, 20 docking stations, 1 laptop charging rack and associated network hardware and installation services to support deployment, in the amount of $232,338.57

Consent AgendaItem c.

National Park Service Land & Water Conservation Fund – Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant for the Park at Bothell Landing Improvement Project

AB # 26-161 RCO ORLP Att-1 Resolution Recommended Action: Approve a resolution authorizing designated City staff to act as signatories for all documents required to seek funding assistance through the National Park Service Land & Water Conservation Fund – Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant (project 26-2004), administered by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Park at Bothell Landing Improvement Project.

Public HearingsItem a.

Public Hearing to Consider a Street Vacation Petition for the Portion of NE 185th Street between 108th Avenue NE and 110th Avenue NE

AB # 26-162 Street Vacation PH Att-1 Ordinance Att-2 Vicinity Map Att-3 185th ROW Vacation Petition Recommended Action: Consider, through a public hearing, the street vacation petition submitted by the Board of Regents of the University of Washington for the portion of NE 185th Street between 108th Avenue NE and 110th Avenue NE. Further, Council may consider adopting an ordinance granting the street vacation.

AppointmentsItem a.

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment

AB # 26-163 LTAC Appointment Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Sarah Frost to Position No. 3 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Board.

Study SessionsItem a.

Transportation Safety Plan Implementation

AB # 26-164 Transportation Safety Study Att 1 - SSA Flyer from FHWA Att 2 - Safety Program Engineering Projects Att 3 - Existing School Zone Camera Data Recommended Action: No action is requested this evening. Staff are seeking feedback on two questions: 1. Does Council support reducing the speed limit on two collector corridors in support of a Calm Collector project? 2. Does Council support staff work to analyze increased enforcement hours of cameras located at school zones with high rates of excessive speed outside of school hours?

AdjournItem 13.

Adjourn