Weekly Report – May 17, 2024

City Council Meeting Roundup

On Tuesday, May 14th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed.

Presentations

· Senator Karen Keiser came before the City Council to give an update on the 2024 Legislative Session.

Proclamations

· A proclamation was approved to declare the week of May 18-24th, 2024, as Safe Boating Week in Normandy Park

· A proclamation was approved to declare May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12 – 18th, 2024, as National Police Week.

New Business Items

· Ordinance No. 1062 passed its first reading. Once approved, this ordinance will adopt the updated Parks, Recreation Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan, which will serve as our guide for future park improvements. If interested, I encourage you to review the plan, which details proposed improvements for our parks for the next 20 years. The second reading is scheduled for June 11th, and there will be a public hearing at this meeting if you would like to express your thoughts on the plan to the City Council.

· Ordinance No. 1064 was approved to adopt the revised Washington State Building Code Council 2021 Building Code edition.

· Resolution No. 1008 was adopted to write off a certain uncollectible account in the amount of $1,425.72.

· The contract for the 2024 Sidewalk and Storm Projects was approved. This project consists of 8 sites throughout the City and will replace approximately 1,200 linear feet of curb and gutter, 26 catch basins, 1,300 linear feet of conveyance pipe, and repair approximately 450 linear feet of sidewalk.

· Resolution No. 1011 amending the 2024 City of Normandy Park Fee Schedule was approved. With this amendment, late fees related to pet licenses were reduced, a small annual fee to help cover some additional preschool expenses was added, and the fees for our children’s summer camp classes were updated.

· Ordinance No. 1063 approving Budget Amendment No. 3 to the 2023-2024 Budget was adopted.

· Resident Kelly Steffen was reappointed to the Parks Commission.

· Ordinance No. 1065 passed its first reading. If approved, it will amend specific employee salary ranges. The second reading is scheduled for June 11th.

If you want to learn more about these items, I encourage you to watch the meeting recording.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!

“Ordinance No. 1062 passed its first reading. Once approved, this ordinance will adopt the updated Parks, Recreation Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Plan, which will serve as our guide for future park improvements…”