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City staff summarized the council rules that authorize the presiding officer to exclude individuals who \"repeatedly disrupt, disturb, or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the council meetings.\" The notice of exclusion cited six separate meetings after an earlier exclusion period from Oct. 14, 2024 through Nov. 13, 2024, warnings from the mayor and at least one ejection or escort from a meeting.

Deputy City Attorney Charmaine Thomas explained the appeal process and the factors the council must consider: the seriousness and number of disruptions, their impact on meetings, threats to public safety and the person's record of conduct. The council considered the mayor's notice and Mr. Zimmerman's timely written appeal and then voted to deny the appeal; council recorded no opposition during the roll call on the motion.

Separately during the same meeting the council amended the published agenda to remove item 7a and add item 7b (the Zimmerman appeal) and later approved the consent calendar. The denial means the mayor's exclusion order remains in place for the period specified in the notice of exclusion.

No additional sanctions were recorded in the meeting minutes beyond the denial of the appeal and continuation of the 60-day exclusion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellevue City Council Meeting - March 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Bellevue council upheld Mayor Robinson's exclusion order and denied an appeal by Alex Zimmerman, who had been excluded for repeated disruptions.","taxTitle","Bellevue, King County, Washington","taxId",2544,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285045,"Council directs Parks Board to begin naming process for new Main Street park; staff to seek community input",5272,1422000,6694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298&start=1422&end=6694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298/thumbnail_1422000.jpg","/articles/6285045/Bellevue/King-County/Washington/Council-directs-Parks-Board-to-begin-naming-process-for-new-Main-Street-park-staff-to-seek-community-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285045-dd939ffbee39f35084cfc7ae4c84c728/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125686&Signature=hDY~CAQCrfzdZHaPxMFgEssrh-xOThOxbpzGAA5B8c4yAFGWW7u0LKDuvuZk5~p4znU9l67g5oGXKaGgs7E5ROtk9wO9p9p7SgBA7tVyKGPuAfouVJgmjvdhNUKTVQpIfAr94-kthIUQiK3VefSnt71pz6Fhe~8Xf9tjH2oT-5dudbQMH35Rz4ywWemYEIOWdKMoAOAlyO~TgX9ic93YhRFWyMkZpWk5bL1B91MZI8LG5UZ6H6rq03fI9C6iHhBluHWZedu7XsVMHEBsrSbN9WjMJ-y2J35V9twlP8sZXROJ6psMUa~7D~R2YjnIKjHY-xl0NdfD2rm~gQ8XbBPuDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellevue City Council on March 10 directed staff to start the formal naming process for a 1.75-acre park the city recently took ownership of at the corner of Main Street and 100th/12th Avenue Southeast.

Parks staff said Sound Transit built the park as mitigation during the light-rail South Tunnel portal construction; the city took ownership in late 2024. Susan Ulip, capital project coordinator, and Cameron Parker, assistant parks director, told the council the site connects the East Main light-rail station to nearby neighborhoods, is part of the lake-to-lake trail corridor, and may host future regional transit and pedestrian connections.

Parker said staff are exploring a community-led, permanent installation to interpret Bellevue's Japanese American history at the site and noted the council's naming policy (Resolution 10151) establishes categories to guide choices. He proposed a process: open public solicitation of name suggestions, screening against the council policy, a recommendation from the Parks and Community Services Board and a final council decision.

Council members expressed support for honoring Japanese American history at the site and asked staff to ensure inclusive outreach to surrounding neighborhoods and to consider landscaping features such as cherry trees to amplify the commemorative aspect. Councilmember Meli moved to direct staff to initiate the naming process and seek a Parks Board recommendation; the council approved the motion unanimously.

Staff will proceed with public outreach, solicit name nominations, screen submissions under Resolution 10151 and return the Parks Board's recommendation to the council for adoption.","Bellevue Council directed staff to send a recommendation request to the Parks and Community Services Board to start the formal naming process for the 1.75-acre park at Main Street and 100th/12th Ave SE.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285049,"Bellevue directs staff to seek extension of Safe Parking pilot after operator houses more than 30 households",539,6835000,7374000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298&start=6835&end=7374","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298/thumbnail_6835000.jpg","/articles/6285049/Bellevue/King-County/Washington/Bellevue-directs-staff-to-seek-extension-of-Safe-Parking-pilot-after-operator-houses-more-than-30-households","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285049-151795dfdff3a3e805909dd966519b99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125686&Signature=QxjmhWk8eq-5biGq~A7fqKz86Y-jbPDTMVTGmf5SHjVzRL0J2Da5pNU3-H16lMBNiIjPFXvXVAlS1XmQjbOdZKbrObGq3QmgGwFKTexPl5zA-td~2bVJZC8hVKua4mxIrCJebGh~AOP4gk86qqCZquDlHHx~cvUvNEdKDXfW6fY0gAKjlgya~gltbGEmZ-omlMft820C~-7LfjSGOA2awzQWWUic4Yq5sxvNu4v4UAqDGEjpr1qeNFU9yZ-K3SRn9cUYwFZYbbBOvZrIIegunaRpM~05ctpWGpL2N7I4YqKlh6gpJ6Cyotet52Cf7fHaKSLwLwnnuDoEN-hNH5Hwdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellevue City Council voted March 10 to ask staff to return with a resolution amending city agreements so the Safe Parking pilot at Lincoln Center can continue through Dec. 31, 2026.

City staff and program operator For Tomorrow told the council the program launched in spring 2024 with roughly $450,000 per year in budget and a 20-car pilot goal. Bianca Siegel, director of the Office of Housing, and outreach manager Niko Quijano reported that over the pilot's first 10 months the program helped more than 30 households (more than 60 children) secure stable housing and assisted households with child care, employment and school enrollment.

Quijano described program features the council had required during setup: a 24/7 phone line for neighbors, a security plan approved by Bellevue Police Department and site renovations to make the day center welcoming for families. \"Since that program has launched, For Tomorrow has reported no complaints or concerns with regard to the safe parking program,\" Quijano said.

Council members praised the operator and staff's results and unanimously passed the motion directing staff to return with a resolution to amend the professional-services and lease agreements with For Tomorrow so the program can continue at Lincoln Center or another site through Dec. 31, 2026.

Staff noted Lincoln Center is an aging building and city property managers are exploring alternatives, including temporary portable buildings or moving the program to a different city-owned site if Lincoln Center becomes unavailable. Council also directed staff to explore faith-based partnerships; For Tomorrow and the Office of Housing reported an initial collaboration is forming with Newport Presbyterian to pilot a church-hosted safe-parking site with city case-management support.

The council recorded no emergency calls related to program clients at the Lincoln Center site and said it will monitor the program's outcomes and site logistics as part of the pilot extension.","Council directed staff to return with a resolution to extend the city's safe parking pilot operated by For Tomorrow through Dec. 31, 2026, after staff reported more than 30 households had moved into housing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285052,"Resident cites surge in e-bike and e-scooter injuries, urges Bellevue to track helmet use",106,878000,984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298&start=878&end=984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298/thumbnail_878000.jpg","/articles/6285052/Bellevue/King-County/Washington/Resident-cites-surge-in-e-bike-and-e-scooter-injuries-urges-Bellevue-to-track-helmet-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285052-2a17fc8b2d745ba3d8c32fb2ac1a9dfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125686&Signature=Jxf3H0fLmuyI6uM3gAUTsYi4Buc7Gd3okr5tGvdsDZcrdm45O601RyWHeMGJCgkQOGQx4t-YV77WMtO26sSWK5F-zSRQ-JFhcJEZm-hTJ8GEO~9pRSo-5BcjQH2GuhC~zPafW2YGQNiBBIlyFf32owl-AE5hl-NQyQNofpxmsT4cTXakMWRdlZVf0HMkBkxduueohYhYbgu0Pche-1gHXJbB6LKL2lybmGI7-jlr2VCX91GGyLr7H8wNP1D7LCHtSAMaDYZu0tTY9OIGECj-GJfcA8UgZzKJS3iYBpIkw-PIpgXWumL4Qs29HAKiNjhRDUyw-~QJTzsUdqTmQchhdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Bellevue resident and physician told the City Council on March 10 that micromobility injuries have surged nationally and urged local leaders to track user safety and helmet use.

Dr. Matthew Ruhl said a 2024 study shows a sharp increase in micromobility vehicle (MMV) injuries, giving figures he attributed to a national NIH/UCFS analysis: \"in 02/2017, there were 751 e-bike injuries. In 2022, there were over 23,000.\" Ruhl urged the council to consider how Bellevue measures helmet usage for MMVs and questioned whether the Bellevue Police Department's low citation count reflected enforcement or community norms.

Ruhl quoted Bellevue's written legal position about MMVs and helmet laws and said the city's administrative stance that it is \"not responsible for educating users about how to operate a vehicle, local or county helmet laws, or other ethical regulations,\" is legally cautious but may reduce prevention. \"Administratively, preemptively not taking responsibility is an excellent legal position. But in the thick of a known exponential increase of an injury environment for MMDs ... not taking responsibility for educating users ... may not be consistent with your vision,\" Ruhl said.

Ruhl urged the council and staff to measure helmet use, review enforcement data (he noted only one citation for helmet-related issues since 2019), and consider public-education measures as local MMV use grows. The comment came during oral communications; no staff presentation or formal council action on MMV regulation was taken at the meeting.

The council did not vote on MMV-related policy at the March 10 meeting; the transcript shows the items were raised as public comment for future consideration by staff and council committees.","A physician and engineer urged the council to measure helmet use and safety enforcement for micromobility vehicles after citing national injury data.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285054,"Bellevue residents tell council staff draft middle-housing changes exceed state law",232,487000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298&start=487&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575940-0dca5b616dc8f06c239f75e880dab298/thumbnail_487000.jpg","/articles/6285054/Bellevue/King-County/Washington/Bellevue-residents-tell-council-staff-draft-middle-housing-changes-exceed-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285054-370da63972e8f4643ad7d7ffaf40ccae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125686&Signature=FJM7J-RkVsuNEEi9l8~r3b0K14JF~yg5hgWzUpFSKq~odn4T25Rpeg1XTElXndyYDRPEK2~IMN4JO81BfK67NHN4Jvuqf6c6lmee-JeDU0beiI02mtLRM9-92DpjhldmV-EvyKfJ5B-szlkBzGcq1q7oRl3O1-fY6PAFKtVrdIXldeIZyDHWF4fy6re4W0BMB2Z5rcrX3AtQMMblibWvKVrujzD3pKZycNv6LwYYkkGpov11UhveUr6Vqt9jycyvnpIC5gEFP7dgXuXpEowbYFdhZd5HZ4KUJYgEQjU7bVit3cIWVGN9vQX5vdA~qelSu06Qx5ygTd4h9pMENnTJMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Bellevue residents told the City Council on March 10 that staff's draft middle-housing code amendments go beyond the requirements of state law and risk harming established neighborhoods.

In public comment, long-time resident Chuck Dolan said Bellevue should not allow state policy to \"ram-rod\" the city into overbuilding and urged planners to be reasonable. \"We are being ram rotted by the state to expand beyond what's reasonable,\" Dolan said, adding that some higher-density locations make sense but not blanket increases across single-family lots.

Pamela Johnston said the city's draft departs from the state's middle-housing model, describing an intent she attributed to the model code: \"here's a house. And we could take that house and we could make it into 4 units. And that's a fourplex.\" Johnston said Bellevue's staff proposals go farther, with what she called a risk of \"infinite number of cottages with no parking\" in neighborhoods lacking infrastructure.

Anne Rittenhouse, who attended a staff briefing the previous day, told the council she was \"absolutely appalled\" that staff's recommendations did not address elements she said House Bill 1110 requires: preserving neighborhood character, identifying displacement risk and establishing anti-displacement policies. \"Nowhere in the staff presentation were these important elements addressed,\" she said.

Nicole Myers said the draft 'released last week'appeared to \"roughly double the density\" required by \"House Bill 11 10 and House Bill 13 37,\" in some cases directing nine units where the state indicated four would suffice. She warned the higher densities could increase property taxes and that some middle-housing forms in the draft could be placed far from frequent transit.

The speakers asked the council to direct staff to limit changes to the minimum required by the state and to provide more time for community outreach and analysis of infrastructure impacts such as roads, transit access and emergency response.

Council members did not take final action on the middle-housing code during the meeting. Speakers said they had raised the subject under the oral communications portion of the agenda; several referred to a staff briefing that had occurred the day before. No staff presentation or public hearing on the code was held during the March 10 meeting.

Closing note: The transcript records repeated public concern that Bellevue's draft would exceed the state-mandated floor. The council will consider land-use proposals and staff findings in future agenda items and hearings before any code amendments are adopted.","Multiple residents told the Bellevue City Council that the city's proposed \"middle housing\" code goes beyond what state bills require and could risk displacement and infrastructure strain.","actionData","errors"]

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