April 21st, 2026 City Council Meeting

The City of Sammamish held a City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, which included significant discussions on community facility development and impact fee policy updates. A major agenda item was the phase one feasibility assessment of Building 120, a city-owned property considered for redevelopment as a community center. The council reviewed the building's condition, estimated renovation costs near $5 million, and discussed the scope of phase two, which will include community engagement and a market assessment to determine potential uses and financial sustainability. Council members expressed interest in exploring multiple options for the building, including continued city use, ground leasing, mixed-use redevelopment, or sale, and emphasized incorporating sustainability features such as LEED certification and solar panels. The council approved moving forward with an expanded phase two scope to include these options and related cost analyses. Additionally, the council reviewed proposed updates to parks and transportation impact fees to comply with new state laws requiring fees to scale with unit size. The discussion covered fee structures, affordable housing exemptions, and the potential impact on housing development types. The council indicated readiness to proceed to a public hearing on the updated impact fee code. Other topics included labor contract amendments and sustainability program updates. Motions were passed to adopt a memorandum of understanding with a local union and to extend the meeting for further discussion.