Bothell City Council Meeting - May 12, 2026

The Bothell City Council meeting on May 12, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a local agency agreement to utilize over $1 million in federal grant funds for the 102nd Avenue Northeast Bridge Replacement Project, signaling a commitment to capital infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the council approved the allocation of up to $90,000 from the city's 1% for the arts program funds to commission a professional public artist for artwork at Cedar Grove Park playground and to purchase the permanent public art piece "Fishing Frog." The council also discussed and approved sending a letter to the Metropolitan King County Council expressing concerns about proposed wastewater treatment rate increases, highlighting the financial impact on the city's sewer utility and requesting equitable treatment in rate assessments. Furthermore, the meeting featured a detailed study session on affordable housing, focusing on potential shifts from voluntary to mandatory affordable housing codes, development incentives, offsets, and the multifamily tax exemption program, although no final decisions were made. The council also received a briefing on the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and updates on King County Metro's Metroflex transit service adjustments. Lastly, the council participated in an open government training covering the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act to ensure compliance with transparency laws.