City Council Recap September 16, 2025
Published on September 19, 2025
The Kirkland City Council met on September 16, 2025. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:
Council received a report on King County Wastewater Treatment Division seeking an emergency exemption from the City's permitting process to repair the Eastside Interceptor Section 14, which runs along the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The Eastside Interceptor conveys 10 million gallons of wastewater per day through Kirkland during dry season flows. King County repair operations will require a CKC trail closure, which is anticipated to begin as early as September 29. Council ratified the Emergency Proclamation that City Manager Kurt Triplett issued on September 15.
Council adopted co-living housing regulations, as required by state law.
Council adopted various miscellaneous code amendments that make minor revisions to various sections of the Kirkland Zoning Code and Kirkland Municipal Code. Every year, staff propose these miscellaneous code amendments relating to zoning and land use that are necessary to reflect current practice, clarify codes, maintain consistency with relevant State and/or federal regulations, and promote good planning principles.
Council proclaimed Freedom to Read Week, Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, and Week Without Driving. Read more.
Prior to the above business agenda, the Council held a Study Session starting at 5:30 p.m., where they discussed:
- An overview of the Kirkland Municipal Court's services
- An update on the Kirkland Fire Department's Mobile Integrated Health Program (MIH)
How to watch: Kirkland City Council meetings are streamed live and can be watched after the fact on the City's:
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 October 7, 2025.