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Environmental Services Director Richard Sawyer said the first round used a product identified as \"Prosilocore,\" which can be applied earlier in the season and targets milfoil growth. At Logboom Park and other sites a second treatment window after mid‑July will target remaining milfoil and other invasive pond weeds; the city will alternate phosphorus inactivation with an algaecide at the lagoon at Takwadis Park to address cyanobacteria and algae.

Why it matters: neighbors have raised concerns about nuisance vegetation and algae blooms. Staff said phosphorus inactivation helps “remove excessive nutrients from the water column” and can reduce algal growth, while aeration and long‑term options will require further study and multi‑season monitoring. Operations crews will also perform periodic mechanical skimming to remove floating plant material.

City staff noted suction dredging—previously used in smaller areas—proved effective but is cost‑prohibitive for larger areas now targeted. Monitoring and consultant review will inform whether aeration systems or other longer‑term treatments are warranted.

No formal policy change was adopted; council received the operational update and asked staff to continue monitoring results and report findings and costs in follow‑up briefings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 16 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Environmental staff reported the city started a first treatment round targeting milfoil and will apply phosphorus inactivation and algaecide treatments at the lagoon at Takwadis Park this season, with mechanical skimming and continued monitoring planned.","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},6196605,"Kenmore residents urge council to address alleged harassment and racism toward long‑time caregiver; council directs staff to follow up",2087,617000,2704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8&start=617&end=2704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8/thumbnail_617000.jpg","/articles/6196605/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-residents-urge-council-to-address-alleged-harassment-and-racism-toward-longtime-caregiver-council-directs-staff-to-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196605-76240789c752be3f612be975f2b75ac2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199568&Signature=KDY5FyqWsmowANycetTqGKQgommkHW2EMJm3Ne6NuVcgSzBLQRQIrcH7RRjlsdCwzviqxgV~Jcr~PL~tRSlqhYmTIHZVc3SdkjMj0dR6ZuiIfkktcAziMSyOkrWC4Ge4iuEraIeOUYE5xO6cC9k~myf0UnH-kTT0YtkBEkyGpQCrqEH~8t2ZDoUVZ4zGBkmRcIfwEDbOjtKlgwaF9nvDJINFNS-r-zyw5vvnZPoYI74IKLHd~qeAWr2-reFBwaKpqDBPdfcaGDoV8H5Plv-gN-7bodyxvHMtS-HF~v7hGBr4tQAXhHuV94MyR4plRIFhSfwWj5hTY2SoS8mk546mfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and a pro bono attorney told Kenmore’s City Council Monday that a long‑time caregiver for an elderly resident has been excluded from the apartment where she provided nearly 17 years of care and that the family has experienced repeated police responses and alleged harassment.

Wael Othman, speaking during public comment, said the caregiver “has been his caregiver for the last 17 years, and she became part of the family,” and that a court granted a protection order against the caregiver that the family says has been enforced in ways that prevent essential care for an 89‑year‑old blind man. Attorney Joyce Chu, who said she represents one family member pro bono, described the harm as chronic and partly invisible: “the abuse is so chronic and so invisible.” Jamie Cho asked rhetorically, “Who gets justice?” and urged the council to follow up.

Why it matters: speakers said the family’s elder—legally blind and unable to care for himself—has lost consistent support when the caregiver stopped coming because of fear of arrest and neighborhood surveillance. Commenters alleged the police treated the complainants as victims and did not adequately address the family’s concerns; one attendee said officers responded with multiple squad cars on some calls.

Council response: Deputy Mayor O’Kane thanked the speakers and said the council would follow up. She said, \"I would like to follow‑up to direct staff to follow‑up with Miss Jin and Mister Othman related to the issues they presented tonight,\" and asked staff to reach out directly. Interim City Manager Stephanie Lukacs later confirmed staff and the police chief had already met to review the matter and that discussions with the city attorney and other staff are continuing.

No formal policy or ordinance action was taken during the meeting. The council’s direction was to have staff contact the family and continue investigations and internal review; staff said they would report back to the council privately as appropriate and keep council updated on next steps.

The city recorded public comment and indicated that state law RCW 42.17A.555 limits public comment on campaign matters; speakers were instructed to focus on city business.","Multiple residents and attorneys reported ongoing harassment and alleged racially motivated surveillance and police responses affecting an 89‑year‑old Kenmore resident and his long‑time caregiver; council directed staff to contact the family and follow up.",{"_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},6196610,"Kenmore finance director: first quarter shows expected seasonality, $3 million biennium deficit and healthy reserves",396,3733000,4129000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8&start=3733&end=4129","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8/thumbnail_3733000.jpg","/articles/6196610/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-finance-director-first-quarter-shows-expected-seasonality-3-million-biennium-deficit-and-healthy-reserves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196610-0a3c619627b7eb9ccce4ab1532e93c45/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199568&Signature=hXgikyreon5qXAurIlUpB0gFHD5s0hQTu3hkT4bfScerjhtTST337nUsafjiNacUJacvA~XROoGwK2-W4OYvLzUE9e5IuoYj890~VsVaNfyfEjyLPetM6tHxJaIvoBL2LLPqC1S3GUElJCwYjGu-lGIjp09JQ1jBkRcFK26XEd87pW54wBTFeFrIgZnXSriADVI5TFbICNqF0-PYJOGZa0evQWGWkPp3qcYEfsXpw-pODF5wunJkYBnupr5NLqvwA9Lv26MW9uk42H0fgP2VpsxOJtcDO0erCwulc3dBJY4G0gzokylpbKeKm~lPw6mgGha4GIV4fiMPau8DbxKCGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenmore’s finance director told the City Council Monday that first‑quarter results are consistent with the city’s budget timing, with revenues and expenditures showing seasonal patterns and a planned use of reserves for special projects.

Melinda Merrill said the city was “3 months into the biennium, which is at at 12.5 of the budget spent,” and that Q1 presented roughly $198,000 in the red while the biennium began with an estimated $3 million gap reflected in the adopted budget. Merrill explained that the biennial deficit reflects one‑time choices the council approved, including a $2 million special‑projects line largely funded by ARPA reserves and a $650,000 transfer set aside for the Lake Pointe project.

Why it matters: the report is an early fiscal check‑in showing the city’s reserves, cash flow and where cyclical revenues fall in the year. Merrill said property‑tax collections are seasonal and a large property‑tax payment in April improves the position; the general fund’s actual balance through March 31 was about $9.9 million against a target requirement of roughly $3.8 million.

Merrill walked through other fund conditions: the street fund, impact fee receipts and the new CAPE (parking enforcement) fund noted rising revenues after enforcement began 24‑hour operations; the public works operations center shows large bond proceeds waiting to be spent, and surface‑water fees track timing of property‑tax receipts. Merrill told the council interest income remained strong (around 4%) and development permit revenues were ahead of expectations.

Council members asked clarifying questions about LGIP (Local Government Investment Pool) liquidity and the relationship between heights/density discussions and potential revenue. Merrill said the city would continue to monitor cash needs and take advantage of higher short‑term yields while keeping liquidity for operations.

No budget amendment was adopted; the report was informational and staff will return with periodic financial updates and follow‑up information requested by council members.","Finance Director Melinda Merrill told the council the city is $198,000 in the red for Q1 and the 2025–26 biennium started with a planned roughly $3 million deficit due to special projects and reserve use; the city’s fund balance remains about $9.9 million.",{"_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},6196615,"Kenmore authorizes renewal of RIA‑8 Chinook salmon interlocal agreement through 2035",910,9392000,10302000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8&start=9392&end=10302","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8/thumbnail_9392000.jpg","/articles/6196615/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-authorizes-renewal-of-RIA8-Chinook-salmon-interlocal-agreement-through-2035","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196615-13493c8a19cfeb4282cfe7694a43033b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199568&Signature=TPzXSVC~a8xi1PNuP2nkiLUGcu5mDJd3x60oDrpRRo4eM-3PLHZ~7cqxtFmjS2SVu~J5JYRuWUZtV-DVXn9RVSgngNy5r0LiKD1x4rHFhvSmy3GicGYufXNFI-DNVjVGdGW79WQPf6Ktzhhy6FKxM16QKDx42-z4BmZOtCO3I5ggtKT7EHf6qoW7T~3dY5oil8dj0byG0hRPez0sJLsAFXmdVTGZBuzNdJ0zYUkBazJnYYCu57hQIdSaVKK27K~inI6k6GV6Ti0m~CBi~KnlJmKQf3sg96vRTTtBxXTU2ZTR-neKEurK38LpQSMSSLNYXPq5uC-v31DWvJd7LzH9Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenmore’s City Council unanimously authorized the interim city manager to execute a 10‑year interlocal agreement renewing the city’s role as a voting member of the Water Resource Inventory Area 8 (RIA‑8) Salmon Recovery Council.

The action continues Kenmore’s participation in coordinated Chinook recovery work across the Lake Washington, Sammamish and Cedar watersheds; the proposed ILA covers roughly 2026–2035 and retains the city’s existing delegate and alternate representation. Environmental Services Director Richard Sawyer told the council “the current interlocal agreement expires at the end of this year, and the new ILA will go from 2026 through 2035.”

Why it matters: RIA‑8 coordinates habitat goals, monitoring, outreach and capital projects across 29 jurisdictions in the region. Funding recommendations from RIA‑8 have supported local projects; Sawyer noted past recommendations included funding for Sammamish River work and the city’s Lake Pointe project. The 2025 RIA‑8 operating budget was roughly $760,000 across members; Kenmore’s share for 2025 was about $9,533 based on population, assessed value and area.

Council discussion was brief and supportive. Deputy Mayor O’Kane, the city’s delegate, and Richard Sawyer emphasized monitoring, adaptive management and regional technical coordination; council members commended the organization’s outreach and technical work. A roll call recorded six “yes” votes and the mayor was excused.

Action details: a motion to authorize the interim city manager to execute the RIA‑8 interlocal agreement passed on a roll call vote; the clerk recorded affirmative votes by Council members Marshall, Culver, Sassen, Shrevnick, Lutzis and Deputy Mayor O’Kane. The city’s delegate to RIA‑8 will continue to participate in funding recommendations and watershed coordination under the renewed agreement.

Next steps: The ILA extends the governance framework through 2035; the council’s approval authorized signature and continued participation. Staff will track grant and project recommendations flowing from RIA‑8 and notify council of any major funding decisions affecting city projects.","The City Council voted unanimously to authorize the interim city manager to sign a 10‑year interlocal agreement renewing Kenmore’s participation in the Water Resource Inventory Area 8 (RIA‑8) salmon recovery planning and project coordination.",{"_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},6196620,"Kenmore council asks staff to return with zoning options to protect Swamp Creek while allowing transit‑oriented growth",820,4569000,5389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8&start=4569&end=5389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857554-22734dba2d2179796a7007e33d4281c8/thumbnail_4569000.jpg","/articles/6196620/Kenmore/King-County/Washington/Kenmore-council-asks-staff-to-return-with-zoning-options-to-protect-Swamp-Creek-while-allowing-transitoriented-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196620-87386b66b30c9a317b46c00d7bf4d686/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199568&Signature=KNJSpgYIa97zcSMsv9xac3uzLuVTvGqMo0CoZ0O01KduyC7BP5CrIIsx49c4bjbmPuGvz0RN6j-Y-~wWcOuEhpSE1UA1mh2Hke189nmIHi5kKT4jdREix8SXaErlYwQ~TV7h7pPwtv3JdmhkqPCku6ck~UXPxsch6l3V40VbzhJMMnaHnHyMcl4BCVLhysEsisGBY-Sbbeka-ZgFJXz0~hQ0VnPrCM3Dp5JMuUJmtIXffG8VEJh9d8sqgLOzMsxdTP2JH9VHj7owRGfGjPPAaO~KIlos6FujRQ88zSIVtSX-GzwQfqHLshIEBMqPOh2JTbCexfUrN3UOcWOt~lthfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenmore’s City Council asked planning staff on Monday to draft zoning amendments for 13 parcels adjacent to Swamp Creek near State Route 522 and 80th Avenue Northeast, seeking a balance between ecological protection and transit‑oriented housing.

Council members and staff said the parcels were carved out of an earlier TOD (transit‑oriented development) overlay and remain subject to interim regulations pending more permanent zoning. Community development director Debbie Bent said staff wanted council “to get direction from this evening that will help staff draft amendments to bring forward to you later in the year.”

Why it matters: the parcels sit beside Swamp Creek, a waterway subject to shoreline and critical‑area protections. Council members said restoring creek habitat and protecting great blue heron rookeries are priorities; others said parcels near the 522 transit corridor should still accommodate higher density and affordability goals. Staff referred to a 2024 Swamp Creek assessment used to prioritize parcels for ecological restoration.

Staff and senior planner Bridal Chu outlined technical differences among zones: underlying residential zones (R‑12, R‑18, R‑24) have lower maximum heights and no affordability requirement; TOD regulations allow higher density with a 10% affordability requirement but rely on underlying setback standards; an Urban Residential or Urban Corridor East zoning would allow greater heights and a 25% affordability requirement in some cases. The report noted shoreline rules (including a 200‑foot jurisdictional band and seasonal limits on clearing) would continue to apply where triggered.

Council members discussed tradeoffs. Council member Culver said, “I think I would definitely lean much more strongly toward preservation of them,” referring to shoreline parcels. Council member Lutzis and others suggested a hybrid approach — using urban residential rules near the transit corridor while preserving greater setbacks and lower heights adjacent to Swamp Creek. Council members also raised practical details such as construction types and how height rules affect build costs.

No ordinance or rezoning vote occurred. Instead the council asked staff to draft concrete code language guided by the feedback heard Monday and to return with a recommendation and draft regulations for further council review (staff noted the item is forecast to return to the council agenda on July 28). Planning staff said they would include specific examples, assessment results from the Osborne Swamp Creek study, and answers to council questions about height, construction types and reasonable‑use exceptions.

The discussion drew repeated calls to use the Swamp Creek assessment to prioritize parcels for ecological restoration while allowing denser development where it will have the least ecological impact. Staff warned that shoreline and critical‑area regulations (adopted previously and subject to Department of Ecology review) would still control development within the shoreline jurisdiction.

Council members and staff said they expect more public and commission input before final adoption and that the forthcoming drafts will show explicit tradeoffs — setbacks, heights, density, impervious limits and affordability percentages — so the council can choose a consistent approach rather than parcel‑by‑parcel “spot zoning.”","Council directed staff to draft zoning amendments for 13 parcels adjacent to Swamp Creek near SR 522 and 80th Avenue NE after hearing a staff report and months of public and commission input, emphasizing environmental protection, affordable housing and walkable development.","actionData","errors"]

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