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Jacqueline Sampson, planner in the Community Development Department, told the council the amendments would add a definition and standards for neighborhood-scale commercial uses to implement the 2024 comprehensive plan and the Department of Commerce guidance. Sampson said details for pet-care and indoor pet boarding uses were clarified in the draft and can be found in the packet.

On parking, Sampson said Senate Bill 5184, signed by the governor on May 7, 2025, prompted the city to reexamine off-street parking requirements. Staff prepared draft code updates that would remove minimum off-street parking requirements citywide and address related effects on bicycle parking and shared-vehicle parking. The draft also updates bicycle-parking standards to include e-bike support and charging, reflecting June 3 council feedback.

Sampson said the city recently increased maximum hard-surface coverage and, following council and planning commission guidance, is proposing to remove maximum building-coverage standards and rely on maximum hard-surface coverage instead to simplify review. Additional administrative amendments clarify variance criteria and remove duplicate shoreline references; a new net-billable-area definition would support density calculations.

The CPAA 60-day notice-of-intent comment period closes July 4, 2025, Sampson said. After the public hearing staff will return to council on July 8 with a proposed final ordinance for adoption. No public members spoke at the hearing and no council action was taken at the meeting.

Less critical details: staff described the portal where draft revisions appear in the packet (specific code sections cited in the staff presentation).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bothell City Council Meeting - June 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council held a public hearing on June 17 on Phase 2 comprehensive-plan code amendments that would add a neighborhood-scale commercial definition and propose eliminating off-street parking minimums following state law changes.","taxTitle","Bothell, King County, Washington","taxId",53919,"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},6193132,"City manager outlines Recology contract changes: bulky pickups, compost carts, low-income discounts",293,524000,817000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5&start=524&end=817","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5/thumbnail_524000.jpg","/articles/6193132/Bothell/King-County/Washington/City-manager-outlines-Recology-contract-changes-bulky-pickups-compost-carts-low-income-discounts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193132-0eda6c2f98d5902d88a71bcf307abbc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956787&Signature=ItjijIuNaJxv-O3PTHLMorvLduu02A6jBvMuv-yg-pbiYGQ52qelmdy--5tLvjnyyarZ59FupwNI9lWHriuHhdBu2iUv4XNBz7wjmxbJcETqO19-kdxYlUFa23jIt8F2jYhADkOxvtC4YzUgQdA~47raYHpbM8tYWrUeWAql152DRXktK0rgPekZKi9XBw4x7Z7jlhDkysBj9kVs9u1i53r~FZGXoOktvPmzl4FThfzFVKVfl006Cn6Qpp0FMNJQHbysRdAFonCh2bsC85jsO~lxuHTIgX0BbStUA3chrKiL54Oep2~-Pko0~xHoFavyk8gZnkTveFfY9dDCv3IeVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager provided an informational update to the council on June 17 about the newly approved 10-year contract with Recology that will begin July 1.

The city manager summarized the main customer-facing service changes included in the new contract: two free on-call bulky-item pickups per year (including mattresses and appliances), three free extra yard-waste pickups per year, and free compost collection of up to two 96-gallon carts per household if requested. The manager said Recology will assign a designated waste-0 specialist to provide community education and promised ongoing communication including a mailed flyer that was expected in mid-June.

The manager also said Recology is investing in local infrastructure for the contract, including a new truck yard opening in Maltby and new collection trucks. As part of the vendor selection, staff ensured rate-relief features: a 25% discount for qualifying low-income seniors and low-income disabled customers, and staff are working to secure a nonprofit partner to administer an additional utility-rate relief program funded by administrative fees collected under the contract.

Council members had no action items on this update. The manager directed residents to the city website for additional materials and said staff will continue coordinating with Recology on communications and any future tune-ups to service.","City manager presented highlights of the new 10-year Recology solid waste contract starting July 1: two free on-call bulky-item pickups per year, three free extra yard-waste pickups, up to two 96-gallon compost carts available, a new Maltby truck yard, and a 25% discount for qualifying low-income seniors and disabled residents.",{"_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},6193137,"Bothell updates downtown Lot E–F–G activation: pop-shop expansion, gardens, $2.28M ARPA spent",688,1839000,2527000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5&start=1839&end=2527","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5/thumbnail_1839000.jpg","/articles/6193137/Bothell/King-County/Washington/Bothell-updates-downtown-Lot-EFG-activation-pop-shop-expansion-gardens-228M-ARPA-spent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193137-beef92d967f9cd10d91f9c6bc872b2fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956787&Signature=oVJF1f4-Pqzjn2Hihsg-62rvVZgm7-7vXrLEpqKJawW3POvdZudMyiQSPu4XHcUvKinwqMeZoPfeoboXzifnQPU9TBaKLwknpnUqwZi-F480K0tgPGBEFu1owKiJ38r3HvBedeD-~GEpC8pqAwh5TrtWARed-TH45JUv1M2gGlfjSknyTugzmmSj-vvvEPy6sMtP-URrb9b4h~zLtaGM299eoRVQk-eDjusY24IKskEklrXh2JzZrBW3kukckO-EIwx-8S-yqei9BNrRDOuayZIG9wpOfMupUOsTdugGrHIUgpvwkK6w76NPQvzsOJqTJ1lgQeQtinhOFJsBNL5cqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City economic development staff updated the City Council on June 17 about the temporary activation of downtown Lot E, F and G, describing completed phase 1 work and planned phase 2 amenities.

Economic Development Coordinator Ashish Joshi told the council phase 1 added four pop-shop incubator locations, a new gathering space with an ADA pathway and a third cohort of entrepreneurs using the program. “No action is required today,” Joshi said; the presentation was informational.

Joshi said the city used $2,283,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for phase 1, with most of that money covering construction, electrical work, foundations and site elements. Phase 2 would use $200,000 from general funds, he said, with roughly 90% of that amount budgeted for amenities such as shade structures, interactive features and pathway extensions.

Council members asked about program details. Council member Kurt asked whether raised garden boxes would be tested for soil contamination; Joshi said staff are coordinating across departments and will include soil and planting guidelines in the program’s implementation. Council member Zorns asked whether the garden would have water access and whether edibles would be permitted; Joshi said an accessible water source was being pursued and that the initial plan is to start with non-edible plantings and evolve over time.

Deputy Mayor and other council members pressed staff for an expedited construction schedule; Joshi said vendors are selected, and the remaining work is largely scheduling and final scope negotiation. He said the pathway extension was estimated to begin in June and that construction work itself takes a few days once scheduled.

Joshi also described community programming: the pop-shop incubator’s new cohort includes graduates of UW Bothell and small entrepreneurs selling handcrafted goods and specialty beverages. He said staff continue to finalize vendor contracts, activation frameworks, and amenity schedules and will return with updates when dates are confirmed.

Less critical details: some picnic tables are already in place and have been used informally, council members said; staff emphasized safety, shade and accessibility as priorities for the next steps.","City staff reported on the temporary activation of downtown Lot E, F and G: phase 1 included expanded pop-shop incubators, a gathering space, ADA access and $2,283,000 in American Rescue Plan funds; phase 2 would add amenities funded with $200,000 in general funds focused mainly on furnishings and shade.",{"_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},6193142,"Bothell police unveil daily-updated public crime-mapping portal",517,818000,1335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5&start=818&end=1335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3868239-4331a4b45066b17ce184503b362e25e5/thumbnail_818000.jpg","/articles/6193142/Bothell/King-County/Washington/Bothell-police-unveil-daily-updated-public-crime-mapping-portal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193142-d1856dd47375878d2021128992f74ac1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770956787&Signature=lNHTO2QgVLViu4ZS7w9yQWhb3AL-ynT03F0LvJSBpZVmWKiBiwFgJjpt2b5svDaWvCUKkl0syGYzpD4IkunM6foSCWzs99MUidxIc-WnMtfBI0BHY-06zGQJzw7fbhON~qxQ3-oHDrftZ0T1Wp9fa970P8xu3bvBI~z1DxRw5~YkHiQaodFoy0LI7sZY3VrKY5zrfbdpd3IAriGMDxdq4vCrV~MFNFmemI3j3QkRQwXUZNMX6lweOvQPpUWOVBYOLWdccHRWfXnvQtR6zxAxkqLj6vRtdxoZLaSN7VtTZNfkv3WFctkHcx1WaU~NGxMe9ha0WLibdgGwhvYYsZ~itQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bothell police demonstrated a new public crime-transparency portal to the City Council on June 17, offering five years of data plus the current year and daily automatic updates.

The portal, Chief Subbulic said, is intended to give residents “data in front of the community so that they can understand what’s happening in their neighborhoods.” Detective Chad Davis showed the site and its tools and directed viewers to the portal URL: “bothelllaw.gov/police-transparency.”

The portal includes call-for-service incident listings, case reports, collision statistics, arrests, and traffic-infractions modules. Data in the portal stretches back to 2020 and updates each morning after Norcom posts dispatch information, Detective Davis said. To protect privacy, officers’ location data are displaced to intersections rather than exact addresses; the portal also allows users to download the underlying CSV files for independent analysis.

Council members asked about features they used on the old site. Deputy Mayor said the portal “looks much better on the desktop” and noted mobile filters had recently been fixed. Council member Manky asked whether residents can set a perimeter to receive automatic alerts; Detective Davis said he would look into whether that feature is available. Council member Zorns asked whether mutual-aid responses are visible; staff said the portal does not display when other jurisdictions or county units assist Bothell.

Staff acknowledged gaps that remain. Detective Davis said some records lag while officers complete reports, and some data depend on external dispatch systems. Chief Subbulic thanked the city’s GIS and ITS teams and said the portal used software the city already owned, which reduced direct costs.

Council members who spoke praised the project as a step toward transparency. Council member Albrecht said the portal “will help our community have a better understanding of the work the police department does.”

City staff asked the public and council for feedback to improve the portal’s filters and usability. Detective Davis said the team will continue refining the mobile experience, adding clarifying FAQ content, and evaluating requests—such as perimeter alerts—raised by council members.

Less critical details: the portal includes visual charts (incidents per year, day of week, hour of day), maps that let users click individual incidents for more context, and an arrests dashboard that maps arrestees by ZIP code. Staff noted some neighboring jurisdictions use different vendors and dispatch systems, so a consistent regional data set is not yet available.","The Bothell Police Department demonstrated a new public crime-transparency website that publishes calls for service and case data daily, offers downloadable CSVs, and anonymizes exact locations by publishing intersections. Council members praised the tool and asked about features and regional data sharing.","actionData","errors"]

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