City Council Recap June 20, 2023

Published on June 23, 2023

The Kirkland City Council met on June 20, 2023, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 

Council amended the 2023-2024 biennial budget. These adjustments largely deal with capital projects, new grants, and internal transfers related to capital project close-outs.  

Council approved a Master Plan Amendment for Kirkland Middle School and a Master Plan for Finn Hill Middle School. Each application is for construction of an addition to the existing school.   

Council approved an ordinance to replace current zoning code regulations regarding wireless service facilities to comply with new Federal Communications Commission regulations.   

Council authorized the recruitment process for Pro and Con Committees to prepare voter pamphlet statements in favor of and in opposition to a potential Parks ballot measure should the City Council place a measure before the voters at the November 7, 2023 General Election.  The Council will decide whether to proceed with a ballot measure at a future meeting. 

Also at the meeting, the Mayor proclaimed June 20, 2023 World Refugee Day and June as Ride Transit Month in Kirkland. To read more, visit the City’s website.   

Prior to the above business agenda, the Council held a Study Session, where they held a joint meeting with the Senior Council to discuss the Senior Council’s priorities and interests. Discussion items included affordable senior housing, aging in place, and universal design.  

The Council also continued its discussion of a potential package of priority parks and recreation elements for funding through a potential ballot measure - such as an aquatics and recreation center, more year-round restrooms, among other additions - reviewed funding options, and discussed potential parks and recreation ballot measure language and timing. 

How to watch: Kirkland City Council meetings are streamed live and can be watched after the fact on the City of Kirkland Facebook page and the City YouTube channel, in addition to the livestream on the City website.  Meetings are also televised on Comcast Cable Channel 21 and Ziply Cable Channel 31.     

To watch the Council discussions on the specific agenda items outlined above, visit the City’s website. The full agenda packet with information on each item is located on the City’s website.      

With the holiday on July 4, the next City Council meeting is on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.