City of Kenmore

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City of Kenmore - 18120 68th Avenue NE - Kenmore, WA 98028

Phone: 425-398-8900 - E-mail: [email protected]

City Council Special & Regular Meeting

ON-SITE

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025 - 6:30 PM

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Land Acknowledgement to Honor First Peoples

We acknowledge that the City of Kenmore is situated upon the ancestral lands of the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Sauk-Suiattle, Duwamish, Stillaguamish, Tulalip, Suquamish, Muckleshoot, and other tribes who are part of the Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize and express our deepest respect for their enduring stewardship and profound relationship with this land, which they have cherished and protected since time immemorial. We honor the First Peoples, acknowledge their vibrant cultures, and commit ourselves to learning from their wisdom in our journey to promote justice, equity, and mutual understanding. We pledge to stand alongside these communities in acknowledging past injustices and working towards a future that respects and celebrates the diverse heritage of this land.

I.

CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER - 6:30 PM

II.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A.

Confidential Session of the Council - Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the City Council will now enter an executive session to discuss potential litigation. This executive session is slated to last approximately 30 minutes until 7:00 PM.

III.

POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

IV.

ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING

V.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER - 7:00 PM

VI.

ROLL CALL

VII.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

VIII.

FLAG SALUTE

IX.

AGENDA APPROVAL

X.

PROCLAMATIONS

A.

Earth Day - April 22, 2025, to be accepted by Katherine Hollis (Climate Action Advisory Committee)

Earth Day - April 22, 2025

B.

Arbor Day - April 25, 2025, to be accepted by Jack Jensen (Climate Action Advisory Committee)

Arbor Day - April 25, 2025

XI.

WHERE'S THE FUN?

XII.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Welcome to the Council’s meeting. Please address your comments to the Mayor and Council. You’ll have three minutes to speak. If there are more than 20 speakers, time will be reduced to two minutes per speaker. The Clerk will call your name when it’s your turn. The Presiding Officer may choose to alternate between in-person and online comments. Please state your name and city of residence and keep within the allotted time. To make every person feel welcome and safe here, please refrain from booing, clapping, heckling, yelling, or other interruptions. The meeting is recorded for transparency. Thank you for being here, and for sharing your input respectfully.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT PRE-REGISTRATION PROCESS: To provide public comments virtually, please fill out the Virtual Public Comment Request Form in advance of the meeting. The form opens Tuesdays at 12:00 Noon and closes Mondays at 12:00 Noon. You will be confirmed by the City Clerk. If you are having difficulty, please reach out to the City Clerk at [email protected].

XIII.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.

Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of Thursday, April 10, 2025.

City Council Special Meeting Minutes of Thursday, April 10, 2025

B.

Authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with King County to accept a Conservation Futures grant award of $7,946,700 to acquire two properties.

Agenda Bill - King County Conservation Futures Grant Award

Attachment 1 - Lakepointe Shoreline Property Location Map

Attachment 2 - Tributary 0057 Property Location Map

C.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement with King County to accept a Cooperative Watershed Management Award Program grant of $450,000 to conduct an environmental evaluation of the Lakepointe shoreline.

Agenda Bill - King County Cooperative Watershed Management Award Program Grant

XIV.

PRESENTATION

A.

Introduce New Staff Member - Community Development Senior Planner Brittany Chue, presented by Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Debbie Bent

XV.

PUBLIC HEARING

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A.

Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0628, Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC) Title 12 and Title 18 Amendments: Chapters 12.05, 12.70, and 18.35, presented by Engineering Director John Vicente, for introduction and public hearing

Agenda Bill - KMC Title 12 and Title 18 Amendments

Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0628

Attachment 2 - Title 12 Amendment

Attachment 3 - Title 18 Amendment

Presentation - KMC Title 12 and 18 Amendments (added 4/18)

XVI.

BUSINESS AGENDA

A.

Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0628, Kenmore Municipal Code (KMC) Title 12 and Title 18 Amendments: Chapters 12.05, 12.70, and 18.35, presented by Engineering Director John Vicente, for discussion

Agenda Bill - KMC Title 12 and Title 18 Amendments

Attachment 1 - Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0628

Attachment 2 - Title 12 Amendment

Attachment 3 - Title 18 Amendment

B.

Planning Commission's Recommendations on Draft Middle Housing, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Affordable Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) Code Amendments, presented by Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Debbie Bent, Principal Planner Todd Hall, and Planning Commissioners, for introduction and discussion

Agenda Bill - Planning Commission Recommendation (updated 4/18)

Attachment 1 - Summary of Proposed Code Amendments (added 4/17)

Attachment 2 - Draft Middle Housing & Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amendments (updated 4/18)

Attachment 3 - Summary of Proposed Inclusionary Affordable Housing Code Amendments (added 4/17)

Attachment 4 - Draft Affordable Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) Amendments (updated 4/18)

Attachment 5 - Middle Housing Development Scenario Graphics (added 4/17)

Attachment 6 - Staff Slide Presentation (updated 4/18)

Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Slide Presentation (added 4/18)

Attachment 8 - Minority Report (added 4/18)

C.

New State Regulations for Co-Living and Residential Parking, presented by Principal Planner Todd Hall and Senior Planner Brittany Chue, for introduction and discussion

Agenda Bill - Co-Living and Residential Parking

Attachment 1 - Staff Memo

Presentation - Co-Living and Residential Parking (updated 4/21)

D.

City of Kenmore 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Reports, presented by Finance & Administration Director Melinda Merrell, to receive and file

Agenda Bill - 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Reports

Attachment 1 - 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Reports

Presentation (added 4/18)

XVII.

STAFF REPORTS

XVIII.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS & COMMENTS

XIX.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS

A.

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM - City Council Special Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM - City Council Special Joint Meeting with Shoreline City Council at Shoreline City Hall

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUMS

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