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May 28, 2026 Committee of the Whole
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Council Reviews Proposed Levy Resolution to Maintain Public Safety Services
The City Council reviewed a proposed levy resolution for the upcoming general election, intending to maintain current public safety service levels. The resolution outlines costs related to police staffing, training, equipment, 911 dispatch, emergency management, jail services, and public defense. Council members discussed clarifying the language to emphasize that the levy is for maintaining existing services rather than expanding them, to avoid public confusion. They also considered communication strategies to explain the necessity and funding of these services, particularly those outside the city's direct control like jail services and public defense costs. The council decided against hiring external consultants for the communication effort, relying on their own experience and internal resources.
Council Debates Planning Commission's Approach to Middle Housing and Affordability
The City Council discussed three options presented by the Planning Commission regarding work plan tiers for middle housing and affordability. Option 1 focuses on cleaning up existing code, Option 2 is based on council retreat discussions, and Option 3 broadly considers affordability including density limits. While the Planning Commission voted for Option 1, there was discussion among council members about the urgency and need to go further, with many leaning towards Option 2 or 3 to spur actual middle housing and affordability. A subcommittee was formed to identify specific policy levers for the Planning Commission to address.
City Council Drafts Letter to King County Metro Regarding Bus Service Changes
The City Council discussed proposed changes to bus service by King County Metro and Sound Transit that would eliminate the Route 372 serving Lake Forest Park (LFP) and alter the Route 522. This would create a service gap for residents needing to travel between Northshore communities (LFP, Kenmore, Bothell) and Lake City during the day, as well as make transfers more difficult. Council members expressed support for a drafted letter to King County Metro to address these issues and discussed strategies for outreach to other jurisdictions, community groups, and city staff to advocate for maintaining or improving bus service.
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