City Council Regular Meeting

Council Chambers (1E-126)

Agenda — 40 items

1. 1 Prior to the Council meeting, join us on the City Hall concourse from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to recognize outgoing Councilmember Lee's 32 years of service to the Bellevue community.
2. 2 City Council meetings are conducted in a hybrid manner with both in-person and virtual attendance options. To speak at the meeting, you can attend in-person or remotely participate via one of these options: • www.zoom.us and enter Webinar ID: 898 4695 6034, Password: 702876 • 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID: 898 4695 6034 The meeting may also be viewed on BTV Channel 21, or for the best viewing experience watch livestream on Bellevue Television YouTube:
3. 3 www.youtube.com/bellevuetelevision
4. 1. Call to Order
5. 2. Roll Call, Flag Salute
6. a) Councilmember Conrad Lee Commendation 25-719
7. b) Swearing in of Councilmembers Lynne Robinson, Jared Nieuwenhuis, Claire Sumadiwirya, Vishal Bhargava, and Councilmember-elect Naren Briar 25-720
8. 3. Approval of Agenda
9. 9 page break
10. 4. Oral Communications
11. 11 Speakers may register beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting using the online link below. In-person assistance to register is available at 5:00 p.m. outside the City Council meeting room on the first floor.
12. 12 https://bellevuewa.gov/council-oral-comms
13. 5. Reports of Boards and Commissions
14. 6. Report of the City Manager
15. 7. Council Business and New Initiatives
16. a) Determining Procedure for Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor at Council’s January 6, 2026 Meeting 25-721
17. b) Selection of Temporary Chair for January 6, 2026 Council Meeting 25-722
18. 8. Consent Calendar
19. a) Council Minutes Minutes of November 25, 2025 25-723
20. b) Motion to approve payment of claims and payroll for the period November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025. 25-724
21. c) Ordinance amending Chapter 11.49 of the Bellevue City Code for consistency with state law; amending Sections 11.49.010, 11.49.020, 11.49.030, 11.49.040, 11.49.050, 11.49.080, 11.49.100; deleting Sections 11.49.060, 11.49.070; creating new Sections 11.49.001, 11.49.005, 11.49.011, 11.49.015, 11.49.090, 11.49.095, and 11.49.110; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. ORD 6892
22. d) Resolution deeming seven (7) locations higher-crash risk sites where it is suitable to locate automated traffic safety cameras pursuant to Washington State Revised Code (RCW) 46.63.250. RES 10564
23. e) Resolution authorizing execution of a one-year agreement between the City of Bellevue and Premera Blue Cross, with the option to extend for one additional contract term, for medical and prescription drug third party administrative services. RES 10565
24. f) Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Owen Equipment Company for the purchase of one new combo eductor truck, in the amount to not exceed $696,587, plus applicable taxes. RES 10566
25. g) Resolution authorizing execution of a labor agreement between the City of Bellevue and the International Association of Firefighters Union, Local 1604, representing Fire Prevention & Education employees, for a three-year contract period starting January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027. The executed agreement shall be substantially in the form of the agreement in the Council Library. RES 10567
26. h) Ordinance amending Section 3.79.130(G)(4)(e) of the Bellevue City Code to increase the percentages of sick leave accruals employees may cash out upon retirement or separation and provide that the payment will be deposited into the employee’s health reimbursement arrangement account. ORD 6893
27. 9. Public Hearings
28. 10. Study Session Items
29. 11. Land Use Reports
30. 12. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
31. a) Resolution adopting The Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. RES 10568
32. b) Ordinance relating to critical areas; Revising the City’s development regulations governing critical areas, and revising other related development regulations, to comply with the state-mandated update deadline of December 31, 2025; Amending Chapters 20.20, 20.45A, 20.45B, and 20.50 of the Bellevue Land Use Code; Amending Parts 20.25D, 20.25H, 20.25L, 20.25P, 20.25Q, 20.30D, and 20.30P of the Land Use Code; Providing for severability; and setting an effective date. ORD 6894
33. 13. Written Reports
34. a) Intergovernmental Affairs Monthly Update as of November 30, 2025 25-725
35. b) Report on Emergency Procurement for a Shower and Laundry Trailer and utility connections for the Safe Parking location at 515 116th Ave NE 25-726
36. 14. Unfinished Business
37. 15. New Business
38. 16. Executive Session
39. 17. Adjournment
40. 40 For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7810 (voice) or email counciloffice@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov. Approval of Agenda: The time at which the agenda is approved. Councilmembers or the City Manager may also suggest adding, withdrawing or moving the order of items on the agenda at this time. A simple majority of Councilmembers present may vote to approve as written or as amended. Oral Communications: This agenda item provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on any subject except quasi-judicial matters or matters scheduled for a public hearing before the Council. The total time for oral communications is 30 minutes, and speakers must limit their presentation to 3 minutes. A maximum of three persons are permitted to speak to each side of any one topic. Consent Calendar: Those matters of business that require action by the Council which are considered to be of a routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent calendar. The individual items on the consent calendar are typically approved, adopted, or enacted by one motion of the Council. Public Hearings: Hearings held to receive public comment on important matters before the Council, allowing the public an opportunity to provide input for Council consideration in the decision-making process. Study Session Items: Council reviews and determines the approach to be used on significant policy issues, to receive progress reports on current issues, or to receive information from the City Manager, staff, or other regional officials. Land Use: This is the point on the agenda when land use matters, including the City Hearing Examiners’ decisions and recommendations on various land use applications, as well as appeals, are taken up for Council discussion and action. Often the items taken up under this agenda item are quasi-judicial in nature. Written Reports: Council receives updates or progress reports on initiatives, plans, and programs in written format. Quasi-Judicial: Matters where the Council acts in their judicial capacity rather than their legislative capacity. Quorum: Minimum number of voting members who must be present for business to be conducted. A quorum of the Bellevue City Council is four (4) members, a simple majority. Ordinance: Ordinances are legislative acts or local laws. They are the most permanent and binding form of Council action and may be changed or repealed only by a subsequent ordinance. Resolution: Legislation that is adopted to express the policy of the Council or to direct certain types of administrative action. Motion: A motion is typically used to indicate majority approval of a procedural action or to authorize disposition of routine items of business on the Council agenda. It may also be used to direct staff to take certain administrative actions. Executive Session: Private sessions that may be held by the City Council only for the purposes specified in RCW 42.30.110. These include, but are not limited to, issues concerning the buying and selling of real property, certain personnel issues, and litigation. The purpose and length of Executive Sessions is publicly announced prior to recessing into Executive Session.