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City Council Adopts 2027-2029 Supplemental Strategic Plan
The council unanimously adopted Resolution Number 690, approving the 2027-2029 supplemental strategic plan. The plan, developed through a collaborative process involving staff and council input, updates existing goals and action steps. A key focus was on creating a concise, public-facing one-pager that summarizes the plan's priorities across eight established categories. Staff has already begun exploring public-facing dashboard tools to track progress transparently and will bring back a finalized report and potentially code amendments for adoption.
City Council Reviews Proposed Park Impact Fee Updates
The city council discussed updating park impact fees, with consultants presenting a revised fee structure. The current fee is $3,175 per dwelling unit. The proposed updates aim to comply with new state regulations requiring fees to be scaled by dwelling unit size or number of bedrooms. Several scaling options were presented, including per square foot, tiered pricing, and per bedroom. The council also discussed potential discounts for affordable housing and the possibility of phasing in the new fees. Concerns were raised about the impact on non-residential development and the overall burden on developers. Ultimately, the council is expected to finalize a report and consider adopting the updated fees.
Trestle Project Out to Bid; Federal Grant Application for Funding Denied
The city manager reported that the trestle project is officially out to bid, marking a significant milestone after 10 years. However, the city was unsuccessful in securing a federal BUILD grant application, which was intended to help fund the trestle project. The manager noted the highly competitive nature of the grant and the limited number of awards given to Washington State.
City Council Approves Three-Hour Parking Limit in Public Downtown Areas, Funds Parking Study
The city council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding parking restrictions in the downtown and tourist districts, acknowledging the growing challenges. Councilmember Evans proposed a motion to direct staff to prepare amendments for two-hour time-limited parking in publicly owned on-street areas across various zoning districts, including developing boundaries, hours, signage, enforcement mechanisms, and exemptions. This motion failed due to lack of a second. Subsequently, Councilmember Millman proposed a simplified motion for three-hour parking in city-controlled public parking areas, which passed. The council also discussed the need for a comprehensive parking study, with a motion passing to include budgeting for one in the next cycle. The use of the park and ride for transit and potential shuttle services was also explored, alongside concerns about safety and underutilization of the park and ride lot itself. Issues of private parking easements, enforcement challenges, and the impact on businesses were central to the discussion.
City Explores Establishing Short-Term Housing Assistance Program
The council discussed the potential creation of a short-term housing assistance program to help residents facing immediate financial instability and eviction. This program would leverage existing one-time funds, including $300,000 from the Woodin Creek development agreement, and potentially mirror the city's COVID-era assistance model. The city manager noted the lack of a long-term funding mechanism beyond general funds or specific programs that may not cover short-term aid. Council members expressed strong support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of keeping people housed and the need for accessible local assistance, as current resources are geographically limited. While supportive of immediate aid, some council members also reiterated their desire for longer-term affordable housing solutions, such as developing city-owned land.
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