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Traffic engineering intern Zeke Kohn and GIS intern Neil Hicks demonstrated the map, which follows the Puget Sound Regional Council bike-facility inventory categories: Level 0 (no facility), Level 1 (shared lane markings), Level 2 (bike lanes without buffers), Level 3 (buffered bike lanes), Level 4 (protected bike lanes) and Level 5 (multiuse paths). The map also includes sidewalks, shoulders, bus stops, bike racks and points of interest and is designed to auto-update when the underlying data tables are edited.

Hicks showed the application’s legend, route filters, a QR code and a mobile-friendly layout. He said the city had printed a folded bike map for outreach and planned distribution at local events; staff also suggested embedding the QR code on wayfinding signage. Interns and staff said the map would support updates to the local road safety plan and serve as a historical record of facility changes.

Council members praised the tool and suggested public distribution channels, partnership with local bike shops, and adding QR codes to signage. One councilor noted a perceived absence of bike racks at an area near the Burke-Gilman Trail and staff said racks are being updated and the underlying asset tables will be revised as needed.

The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken. Staff said the map will be published on the city’s GIS hub and promoted via city communications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Special and Regular Meeting - May 19 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City interns and traffic staff presented an online bike-and-pedestrian facilities map that displays bike facility levels, sidewalks, shoulders and points of interest; the interactive app includes route filters, a QR code for public access and a plan to update assets as facilities expand.","taxTitle","Kenmore, King County, Washington","taxId",70669,"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},6234406,"King County Library System presents year of increased visits and programs at Kenmore branch",400,2607000,3007000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91&start=2607&end=3007","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91/thumbnail_2607000.jpg","/articles/6234406/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/King-County-Library-System-presents-year-of-increased-visits-and-programs-at-Kenmore-branch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234406-9d98d2fe6e3b0b1fd504de98d88dea53/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445688&Signature=G1TDvpcGWprMI2xgUI4r7EMuWGGGs8O~2EXCwF8Imzv0AHhIE5qbW8SavRfBUyR6x2X-3e9fhpXcZ3bsgppl3VV4we1LaOrAjWN~7Tp-r6EBu75cveBOv2SfjI1DLQv4F0xFEf1OAZQeKf7GT4OJ5SAy9uoaHOryF-8g-A1eC4fo9kG5F~FVDHznUUGVyeZ8ST9Q-ALp2aLlL83PvMhe59bIp0y6aEapbOviBROTa0ai3DWiZmcfMVja1bXRjOaZ6wFGNqclPZ9S3CJQMsuBsVSxoe33BwaZiFbCnf~ZT2Svgb52av0V93qN67MWR4ST6D4d~qaN2LxRRGQe4uiocg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from the King County Library System briefed the Kenmore City Council on usage trends and programs at the Kenmore branch, reporting steady post-pandemic growth in visits, circulation and new accounts.

Alice Darnton, regional manager for KCLS’ Alder Region, and Kenmore operations manager Ben Ressler said Kenmore is one of KCLS’s 50 locations and described the branch as a busy medium-sized library. Ressler reported more than 70,000 visits last year, more than 16,000 items checked out and more than 1,500 new library accounts — all increases after reopening from the pandemic.

Librarian and information services manager Katie Boyse outlined popular programming: two Friday morning story times that draw 40–70 participants each, a newly offered evening story time, the library’s American Sign Language story time (one of two in King County), and a Portuguese story time. For teens the library hosts programs including an LGBTQ+ youth group in partnership with Lambert House; for adults the branch runs book clubs, arts programs, and informational workshops.

Boyse said outreach includes school visits to promote reading awards and summer-reading programs. The library’s summer reading theme \"Curious Creatures\" begins June 7 and staff will appear at farmers markets and community events to promote programs.

Council members thanked library staff and asked about card designs and digital resources. KCLS managers pointed to digital services available with a library card, including access to the New York Times, Canopy and Hoopla movie streaming, Libby e-books and Mango language learning. No council action was associated with the presentation; it was presented for information and outreach coordination.","KCLS managers reported rising usage at the Kenmore library — over 70,000 visits and more than 16,000 checkouts in the prior year — and highlighted programs for children, teens and adults including ASL story time and LGBTQ+ youth partnerships.",{"_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},6234412,"Council adopts 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program after public hearing; sidewalk and ped-bike projects prioritized",568,6720000,7288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91&start=6720&end=7288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91/thumbnail_6720000.jpg","/articles/6234412/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Council-adopts-20262031-Transportation-Improvement-Program-after-public-hearing-sidewalk-and-ped-bike-projects-prioritized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234412-8db81ead88ec230b04009b315a4b0fe6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445688&Signature=apojY-sk-fPWusKOvi-5-4YISAZyGtyQ2MuvRCjghXSC8ty6u-7iv6NOMIcaBIERInvEzQ2i9aTx8hRvWI2YvK667mDZGeQst8EOIJ7EJMvCdK9Gty0Ku9tlqsiB3i9tAS3-scWnXURWs2wzlp~zG1DZC-qNxfwk3zmqI-p-SnLZmVPpo0dAdppHl5YbD3nlIfynAatzpQtWPeztcp9ikv5qoik4dGPvZqC2ccGA2mpUCKUBi46dfNcmNgy0j82o9IYUU96pwXl3Fr0upIcejCc-b~UeHIND3yYLYLKZUeTh1EfUp2OKX9W9zVXVGsoCNTYdLKnz~dRUx1VoN8m98g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kenmore City Council opened and closed a required public hearing on the draft 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and unanimously adopted Resolution 25-428 to approve the TIP.

Engineering Director John Vicente summarized the TIP and said Washington state law (RCW) requires annual adoption of a six-year plan that shows how transportation funds are proposed to be used. He emphasized the TIP is a planning document that must be consistent with the comprehensive plan and the city’s Complete Streets policy and noted the TIP is not fiscally constrained in the same way the capital improvement plan (CIP) is.

Vicente said the draft TIP carried over 20 projects from the previous period and highlighted three projects that were tentatively being awarded competitive grant funds: project 13 (150th Street sidewalk from 80th to 84th), project 15 (150th from 81st to 84th) and project 16 (170th pedestrian-bike improvements). He also said the city removed a large corridor project on 80th Avenue (190th to city limits) and replaced it with a smaller, more-scoped project on 80th Avenue from 185th to 190th to make grant scoping more realistic.

Vicente described a slope-stability project on 160th (listed as 60 Sixth Avenue in the packet) and reported 2024 accomplishments: 40 linear feet of new bike lane and 620 linear feet of new sidewalk, with higher delivery expected in 2026 as designs complete.

The public hearing had no registered speakers in person or virtually. Council member Shrubnick asked about the TIP’s relationship to the local road safety plan; Vicente said the local road safety plan identifies smaller safety improvements that can be added to the TIP or CIP when appropriate. Following a motion and second, the clerk took roll call and the resolution passed unanimously: Shrevnick (yes), Marshall (yes), Culver (yes), Lutzis (yes), Sassen (yes), Deputy Mayor O'Kane (yes), Mayor Herbig (yes).

Vicente and staff urged prompt obligation of grant awards once documentation arrives. The TIP will be filed as required with the state Secretary of Transportation; staff emphasized project lists in the TIP are planning-level and project funding and final scopes will be governed by the adopted CIP and grant agreements.","The Kenmore City Council held a public hearing on the draft six-year Transportation Improvement Program and voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 25-428 approving the 2026–2031 TIP; several pedestrian and pedestrian-bike projects were highlighted for near-term obligation.",{"_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},6234417,"Lobbyist summarizes 2025 session: Kenmore lands $3.5M for 60th Street sidewalks, misses other capital and operating asks",642,3197000,3839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91&start=3197&end=3839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91/thumbnail_3197000.jpg","/articles/6234417/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Lobbyist-summarizes-2025-session-Kenmore-lands-35M-for-60th-Street-sidewalks-misses-other-capital-and-operating-asks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234417-b98f866bae5f59fb6df0d20f6b0a9f87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445688&Signature=EOB3WTvWGTnbNtbM4KR~6ZQwoAdLZY9cZTKopuCt2K5aisp7ytFc7lNNZ8xSQnh4FVDn1ZLbemakVr~u3H5Sf76iTyMS6GPZExUP0znDV37FNi49p-LWUHCwf9tjUz~B~mOFYg8rNbwQVBnGPXGzrs1ZXTq-Tmv4g41lMOX5CO7bwoyZOeZ8wkKNscqRUWjAZs8c9H-kMXtrxdN8KZMW4NEI8sCELUf5uwZCmsJsKlbquV6k3jLuDVKLIRQkq0y2Q9DytBXJJ-HbLSlx~8ZkV47vFvsJ7sxH9TuhdaoZNWy0-YBdd0iRZoDpz~ryAPLvEXFKgcFjJBE7V1Fi-yw-vQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenmore’s contracted state lobbyist briefed the City Council on the results of the 2025 Washington legislative session, summarizing statewide budget constraints and specific outcomes for the city’s legislative priorities.

Shelley Helder of Gordon Thomas Honeywell told the council the 2025 session was the first year of the biennium and noted a multiyear revenue shortfall that constrained new spending. The adopted 2025–27 operating budget was described as $77.8 billion with $2.3 billion in reserves; the capital budget was substantially reduced compared with the prior biennium.

Helder listed Kenmore’s three top priorities for the session: a $3.0 million capital request for acquisition of Lake Point; restoration and timing of $3.5 million previously awarded for the 60 First Avenue sidewalk project; and a $2.7 million operating request for a digital permitting system upgrade in collaboration with the eCityGov Alliance.

\"Ultimately, the project did not receive any funding in the capital budget\" for Lake Point, Helder said, blaming constrained bond and capital capacity and intense competition for local community project awards. She described the city’s $3.0 million request as intentionally ambitious given historical averages for awards and said staff would continue to pursue competitive options in 2026 and beyond.

Helder reported success on the 60 First Avenue sidewalk project: funding of $3.5 million was restored and allocated to the 2025–27 biennium after advocacy by Kenmore’s first-district delegation. Council members thanked local legislators and Helder for that outcome.

By contrast, Helder said the $2.7 million operating request for a digital permitting system did not receive funding in the 2025–27 operating budgets. She said legislative champions supported the concept but that the tight budget and the rule allowing only one operating budget request per jurisdiction limited success in this biennium.

Helder also summarized other legislative outcomes the city supported, including passage of House Bill 1024 to extend lease lengths for the lodge at St. Edward State Park and House Bill 1791 to increase flexibility in use of real estate excise tax revenues (REET 1 and REET 2). She noted a proposed change to property tax growth limits did not pass. Helder recommended the city obligate any awarded funds promptly and continue interim planning for the 2026 session.

Council members asked whether shared revenues or other state-shared funds were reduced; Helder said state-shared revenues were unchanged but noted the Criminal Justice Training Commission academy funding shifted so the state would pay 75% (rather than 100%) of basic law enforcement academy costs — creating a local 25% cost requirement for new officers.

No formal council action followed the update. Helder encouraged staff to continue implementation planning and to express appreciation to legislators and staff who supported Kenmore priorities.","City lobbyist Shelley Helder reported on the 2025 Washington legislative session outcomes: Kenmore secured $3.5 million for the 60 First Avenue sidewalk project but did not receive capital funding for the Lake Point acquisition or $2.7 million requested for a digital permitting upgrade.",{"_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},6234422,"Kenmore releases plan recommending 21 public chargers, timeline to electrify city fleet by 2039",647,2880000,3527000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91&start=2880&end=3527","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411316-d47f653473ffe4ca58e2c1025fa74f91/thumbnail_2880000.jpg","/articles/6234422/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-releases-plan-recommending-21-public-chargers-timeline-to-electrify-city-fleet-by-2039","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234422-fd021b3ccb9af6c1cfe57ca35cba6fb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445688&Signature=GX6gV6tXzqOa~JJPo1IHNfEw3-Y9Iw658yI7UTmadS6884zg9-3nhmdXGbRjxUt~OEAVCgeY67AA1S7~ZGCcXeUimDdVK3pykA7FZIZbsFRMAtgw5lEmDLlFQm5LPDP6uVIAq00B9gTKq-8rKJZJeyuyGQOfPOKfQkL53CDc6AJFYNT6Ahg-suVCnU~Mw872dy0tjCxlsSUDtSU0InMb8759LTLhok8R3s9SrRFrS0lSfA5JwQuVV96soa6wxIy11gXtSgHR1F9eG8iodaXNbllcv-i5FutZM93eessnsDtcKp4eBVgc8AewdlX~A2ZuTYbezOF8pwghhmvrLfSTaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenmore city staff and consultants presented an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (EVIP) to the City Council outlining where and how the city should add public charging and how the city can electrify its own fleet.

The plan recommends deploying 17 Level 2 chargers and four direct-current fast chargers (DCFCs) along the Kenmore Central Corridor within roughly the next 18 months, developing partnerships for chargers on private property, and preparing the Public Works Operations Center to host multiple fleet chargers. The consultant projected the city’s internal fleet — 27 vehicles today — could be fully electric by about 2039, with hybrid transitions through the late 2020s.

The EVIP team said the plan is intended to support Kenmore’s emissions goals and prepare for upcoming state regulations that will increase electric vehicle (EV) sales. Accenture senior director Nick Conti described the study’s methodologies: community engagement, mapping of utility hosting capacity, and a vehicle-adoption model that forecasts charger demand by year and location.

\"We are recommending a total of 21 chargers for the next 18 months or so,\" Conti said, describing a near-term mix of 17 L2 and four DC fast chargers concentrated in the central corridor. He added that a cost-optimized rollout could lower the overall implementation bill by about $3.7 million over 15 years compared with a pro-rata approach.

Staff and consultants emphasized leveraging local utility programs and available incentives. The presentation noted many incentives are state- and locally focused and cautioned that funding availability can change; the team recommended taking advantage of current incentives where feasible. The plan also proposes separate metering for charging sites so operators can access special EV utility rates.

For the city fleet, the consultants recommended installing at least three dual-port chargers (six ports) at the new Public Works Operations Center now, designing the site to accommodate up to 26 dual-port chargers in the future, and prewiring for additional capacity to avoid later excavation costs. The consultants also recommended replacing three city vehicles in 2025–2026 and another six through 2027–2030 to align with the electrification timeline.

Council members asked about funding, vandalism and resiliency. Conti and staff said much of the near-term funding the plan assumes is state or local; they had reduced reliance on federal funds in a late-2024 pivot. On vandalism, staff said vendors are developing theft-resistant cables with steel cores and heat sensors; the full report includes a section on safety measures and the council was told the city should include an operations-and-maintenance contract to keep chargers operational.

The presentation closed with implementation steps that include continued community engagement — with an emphasis on underserved and multifamily areas — partnership-building with businesses and the school district, coordination with Puget Sound Energy for grid capacity and incentives, and considering public-private operations models. The consultant also forecasted an eventual network goal of up to 82 Level 2 chargers and 10–18 DC fast chargers by about 2030, depending on demand and funding.

Council members thanked staff for the report and raised next-step priorities for outreach to schools and ways to reduce vandalism and maintenance downtime. No actionable vote was taken; the presentation was informational and staff indicated next steps would be brought forward for council consideration.","City staff and consultant presented an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan recommending 17 Level 2 and 4 DC fast chargers in the near term, a fleet transition timeline to fully electrify the city's fleet by 2039–2040, and a mix of public-private partnerships and utility incentives to accelerate deployment.","actionData","errors"]

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