Remarks by Dave Hamilton
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“Thank you. whereas early identification, intervention, and treatment of mental health and behavioral health conditions can improve and even save lives, and whereas adolescence is an important period for mental health, with many mental health conditions first emerging during the teenage years, making early awareness and access to support especially important, and whereas Teen Mental Health Awareness Day increases understanding of the mental health challenges teenagers may experience and helps reduce stigma around seeking support and preventative mental health care, and whereas teenagers may…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“I move to suspend Section 8.C.1.D of Resolution Number 10544 and establish a speaking time limit of one and a half minutes per person for the public hearing.”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor. First of all, just a fantastic hearing tonight. Initially, I thought 48 people coming up to the desk. I was a little nervous about it, a little anxious, but I thought it was interesting and helpful, and I just appreciated all the comments that I heard, appreciate all the input we've received tonight and that we've received to date, and all of the comments and interactions that I know we'll have with community members as we work towards final adoption. In November, I think the presentation tonight was great. Also, thank you for presenting us with such a solid and…”
City Council · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you for being here to engage in the work of our city. The council is returning from its annual summer recess. We have a lot of work to do as we consider a wide range of issues including the adoption of our biennial budget later this year. Your guidance and input are key to the work of the city and we appreciate all of you joining us. Before we continue with tonight's meeting, I'd like to take a moment to recognize that Friday marks 25 years since the World Trade Center attacks of September 11th, 2001. For those of us who remember that day, 25 years ago can also seem like yesterday. We…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. That carries. Thank you for that. Also, just want to mention, as I think most of you in the gallery can see, Council Member Sumitawirya is joining us virtually this evening. With that, City Clerk, if you'd call the roll call, please.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Here. Okay, great. Okay, with that, Council Member Bhargava, would you please lead us in the flag salute?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. We have three proclamations tonight. Council Member Sumida Wiria is going to read the East Side Welcoming Week proclamation. And Miwa Lyke, if you would come up to the table, we'd love to hear from you once Council Member Sumida Wiria is finished.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“And if you would stick around, we would love to get a picture with you when all the proclamations are done. Okay, I'd like to invite Scott Walleen and Tammy Waddell up to the desk. And Councilmember Robinson is going to read the Hunger Action and Awareness Month Proclamation.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you, and if you'd stick around as well. We'd love to get a picture with you all right like to invite Katharina Goodwin and Julia up to the desk if you would and councilmember Breyer is going to read the National Service dog month proclamation With pleasure, thank you so much, and I'm fighting every urge to come and hug and kiss your dog, so I will Okay, thank you so much deputy mayor”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“picture with you and Julia as well if we could all right let's do it Okay, great, thank you. Okay, moving along, do I have a motion to approve the agenda? So moved.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“It's been moved by Councilmember Newenhouse, seconded by Councilmember Robinson. Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Any opposed? Okay, the motion passes. All right, City Clerk, do we have anyone signed up for oral communications tonight?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“OK, great. Thank you. We will move on then and move to the report of the city manager, please.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Great. Thank you. That was awesome. I don't think I remember a more positive or impressive city manager's report. So well done to all of you. Thank you. Okay, moving on. Do I have a motion to approve the consent calendar? Second. Okay, any discussion? All those in favor say aye.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Any opposed? Okay, the consent calendar is approved. And with that, we will move on to our public hearing.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you. Could I get a motion to open the public hearing?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Second. Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay, the public hearing is open.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Close the public hearing second any discussion all those in favor say aye Any opposed? Okay, the hearing is closed I So yeah, Jake and Leticia, thank you for being here. I saw Bianca is here with us as well. So a lot of really good work has gone into moving this project forward. Appreciate all of the input that we've gotten from community members and stakeholders. I think we're all pretty familiar with this project, but if any of my colleagues have any comments or questions, we could take them now. Councilmember Robinson.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right. I think we're good with that. I just wanted to add a couple of brief comments myself. I would just like to ask that we do everything we can in our power to help Bridge move the project forward as soon as possible. I think you being here right after, just as we pick up from the recess, you were here right before, certainly a sign that already We're working in that direction to do what we can. I'm aware that the deadline for closing requirements, including the final approval of the development agreement is July 30th. If there's any way to speed that up, I'd love to see that happen. I…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay, the motion carries. Let's get building some housing. I think with that too, we're just gonna keep the momentum up and ask our friends from King County Library to join us and city manager, if you would introduce our next topic, please.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Great, thank you. And thanks for all the enthusiasm. You guys are so positive and happy. It's wonderful to see all that. So, yeah, David, Angie, John, Katie, of course, thank you all for being here. Thanks for sharing the update. It's clear you understand how important the King County Libraries are to Bellevue residents. I'd like to just go around the dais if anyone has any comments, starting with Councilmember Sumida Wiria.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes, and I just all add on that I know folks in Bellevue are very proud and supportive of our libraries here in KCLS generally. I know how important our libraries have been to my family. Just with the end of summer here, I'm reminded of one daughter who was particularly enthusiastic about summer reading. We were down there that first day and she went through all the things and she tracked all of her reading. We got down there at the end of the summer and I don't remember what she was able to take home, but whatever it was, was worth its weight in gold. She's now a teacher in Highline School…”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Great. Thank you. Appreciate the presentation. Chair Liu, thank you and all of the planning commissioners for excellent work in preparing the recommendation. I'm glad you're here tonight. With that, we will start with Council Member Barkova.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Great. Thank you. Council Member Newenhouse. Thank you, Deputy Mayor.”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Great. Thank you. Council Member Sumida, where are you?”
City Council · Sep 8, 2026