City Council Recap August 7, 2024

Published on August 09, 2024

The Kirkland City Council met on August 7, 2024, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 

• Council adjusted the boundaries and timing for the automated safety cameras in school zones.
• Council received an update on the 2044 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, including a briefing on the transit corridors being studied for the possibility of more housing capacity.
• Council reviewed updates to the Marina Park Dock and Shoreline Renovations.
• Council approved staff to move forward on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Bridge Mural process.

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

• Staff's evaluation of the Kraken's Proposal for an ice plex facility.
• Utility rates for Solid Waste, Water, Sewer, and Surface Water.
• The Public Works Maintenance Center Facility Plan.

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.      

Please note - the Council is on Summer recess. The next City Council meeting will be September 3, 2024.