If you are interested in one of the following openings, please apply online by 5pm on Monday, April 14th.
- Environmental Services Commission – Advises the council on Bellevue Utilities’ services, including water, wastewater, stormwater, garbage collection, budgeting, capital projects and policies. Meets first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
- Parks & Community Services Board – Guides park planning, design, development and community services policies, including recreation, diversity, and environmental education. Meets third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
- Transportation Commission – Reviews and recommends policies on transportation projects, funding and traffic standards. Meets second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., with an additional meeting as needed on the fourth Thursday.
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-news/boards-commissions-25
Councilmember John Stokes is *rumored* to be announcing his resignation soon. This is unlikely to change the direction of the council, since he previously voted with the majority and they will be selecting his replacement. It is possible that the new councilmember will be selected from the four previous finalists, and also possible that they will restart the process and accept applications again. His particular responsibilities as a councilmember are:
- Cascade Water Alliance Board Alternate
- Cascade Water Alliance Finance and Management Committee
- Cascade Water Alliance Resource Management Committee
- King Conservation District Advisory Committee
- King County Eastrail Regional Advisory Council
- King County Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group
- King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee
- Association of Washington Cities Large City Advisory Committee
- Arts Commission Liaison
- Bellevue School Board Liaison
- Issaquah School Board Liaison
- Special Events Committee Liaison
Tuesday, April 1st
City Council Meeting 6pm
Swearing in of new Councilmember Claire Sumadiwirya
Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update
Vision Zero Update – In 2025, we are planning to work with private industry to develop and test new technology for real-time safety interventions including passive pedestrian detection for phase extensions (LIDAR?), dynamic extension of walk, dynamic no right turn on red, and more.
Speed safety cameras
Implementation of 20 MPH local streets is expected in 2026
Safe Speeds evaluation for arterials
Road Safety Assessments for HIN
Action on the Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation
– area is adjacent to Cougar Mountain/Lakemont
Wednesday, April 2nd
Arts Commission meeting canceled
Thursday, April 3rd
Permit submission and processing changes info sessions, 12pm and 6pm
Environmental Services Commission, 6pm
Financial performance management brief – fund balances, with revenue and expenditure highlights.
Field Tour (!!!)
• Pikes Peak Reservoir • Northeast 21st Street Culvert • NE 40th Reservoir Transportation will not be provided for the public. However, maps will be available for those that would like to follow the tour. The Commission will depart City Hall at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Water System Plan Update will be on the agenda for May 1st – the existing plan anticipates only 180,000 residents by the year 2040 (Figure ES-4).
Also upcoming:
4/2 PC packet with Middle Housing public hearing info posted online
4/2 Olympia policy committees cutoff
4/3 Permit policy changes info sessions, 12 and 6pm
4/3 PSRC Growth Management Policy Board
4/4 Sign Code Listening Session #2
4/8 Olympia fiscal committee cutoff
4/9 Quarterly Bellevue Development Committee meeting
4/9 Public Hearing at Planning Commission about Middle Housing
4/16 Legislative Floor cutoff in Olympia
4/22 Ashwood Park presentation to City Council
4/24 Eastrail Regional Advisory Council meeting
5/12 Meydenbauer Park update to City Council
Comment opportunities:
There is a Human Services Community Survey.
https://www.research.net/r/cityofbellevuehumanservices
If you have time, I hope you will reach out to the Planning Commission and Council about the proposed Middle Housing implementation.
Please email planningcommission@bellevuewa.gov and council@bellevuewa.gov (Note: emailing Planning Commission means your letter will be included in a giant public pdf of the comments, and they do not usually redact the sending email address. I think you can email members of the commission directly if you do not want your email address to be shown.)