City Council Recap March 21, 2023

The Kirkland City Council met on March 21, 2023, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 

King County’s Health Through Housing Project in Kirkland Update - the Council approved a final agreement regarding King County’s designated permanent supportive housing facility in Kirkland.  The approved agreement reflects amendments presented at the March 21, 2023 Council meeting.

2023-2024 Budget Adjustments - City Council amended the 2023-2024 budget.  

Special Event Updates – City Council approved a new fee structure and related program updates for special events.    

Prior to the above business agenda, the Council held a Study Session, where they discussed: 

Parks Funding Exploratory Committee Recommendations - Council received and discussed the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee report and top recommendations for a potential parks ballot measure(s). Council will receive further recommendations from the committee at a future Council meeting and will make a decision on the potential 2023 Parks Ballot Measure(s) this summer.   

Aquatics and Recreation Facility Feasibility Study – Council received the draft Aquatics and Recreation Facility Feasibility Study that was part of the potential 2023 Parks Ballot Measure(s) exploratory process.

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.      

The next City Council meeting is on April 4, 2023.