Bellevue City Council Meeting - January 27, 2026

The Bellevue City Council meeting on January 27, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and budget considerations. A significant agenda item was the review and direction on the human services funding recommendations for the 2027-2028 biennium, with an estimated $4.8 million in general fund dollars and additional funds from a housing stability program. The council discussed percentage allocations for various human services areas, including shelter, financial assistance, food, behavioral health, and culturally and linguistically specific programs. There was debate over the language defining these programs and the flexibility of funding allocations, with motions to adjust targets and definitions. The council also considered a motion to reject bid protests and award a contract for the Mountain to Sound Greenway Trail project, with a speaker urging the award to the low bidder, OMA Construction. Additionally, the council took final action to adopt an ordinance rezoning a property from Office Limited Business to Neighborhood Mixed Use, consistent with prior recommendations. The meeting featured public comments on various community issues and concluded with the approval of the agenda and motions related to procurement and funding allocations.