# Issaquah City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 14, 2026


**Body:** City of Issaquah
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The City of Issaquah held a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to city services, community programs, and infrastructure planning. Key procurement-related topics included a detailed presentation on proposed updates to impact fees for parks, fire, police, general government, and transportation, aimed at reducing development costs and improving housing feasibility. The council discussed near-term and long-term options for updating these fees, with a recommendation to proceed with a phased approach starting in early 2027. The meeting also covered the city's performance measurement system, proposing a refinement to better align metrics with strategic goals and improve data reporting timelines to support budget decisions. Additionally, there was discussion about Eastside Fire and Rescue's budget challenges, including equipment replacement funding shortfalls and overtime costs, with council members requesting further information on cost comparisons and funding impacts. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but several action items were identified for follow-up, including consultant selection for impact fee studies and further refinement of performance metrics reporting.

**Source:** City of Issaquah