Bellevue City Council Meeting - June 2, 2026

The Bellevue City Council meeting on June 2, 2026, included extensive discussions on community safety and utility assistance programs. Key procurement-related topics involved the expansion of the utility bill assistance program, with staff presenting multiple options to broaden eligibility and increase financial support for low-income households. The council considered rate increases to fund these expansions and discussed outreach efforts to ensure community members could access the program. Additionally, the council reviewed the Safe Speeds Bellevue program aimed at reducing speed limits on city streets to improve traffic safety and support the Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030. The council approved a motion to adjust speed limits accordingly, with plans for phased implementation and continued monitoring. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting focused on budget allocations for utility assistance and capital improvements related to traffic safety.