Bellevue City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Bellevue City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and development topics. Key procurement-related items included the approval of a three-year labor agreement with police support employees and a contract with Axon Enterprise for police pilot activities. The council also held a public hearing and considered a development agreement with Bridge Housing for a 172-unit affordable housing project with an arts component in the Bel Red Arts District. This public-private partnership aims to provide significant public benefits including affordable family-sized units and artist community spaces. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed parking reform land use code amendment (LUCA) to comply with new state laws, simplify parking requirements, and encourage transit-oriented development. The amendment includes reductions in minimum parking requirements near transit stations, adjustments to visitor parking policies, and incentives for larger parking stalls. Council members requested further analysis on visitor parking needs, vertical clearance standards, and potential expansion of transit-related parking exemptions before final adoption. The meeting also featured presentations on the city’s summer event coordination and an update on King County Library System services and infrastructure improvements in Bellevue.