City Council Recap October 15, 2024

Published on October 18, 2024

The Kirkland City Council met on October 15, 2024, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 

• Draft 2025 State Legislative Agenda - Council discussed what topics to support during the upcoming 2025 Washington State Legislature session.
• 2025-2026 Utility Rates - Council adopted rates for the solid waste, water, sewer, and surface water utilities.
• Updates to Council's Policies & Procedures - the Council discussed ways to improve the public comment period.
• Also, the Mayor Proclaimed Arbor Day in Kirkland. To read more, visit the City’s website.   

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

• The Comprehensive Plan - including background on specific elements, amendments and discussion by the Planning Commission, and general direction for the 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.      

The next City Council meeting is on November 6, 2024.