Published July 27 2023
Plus, potential updates to rules for boards and commissions, arts commission appointment and more
On Monday, the City Council continued discussing the Planning Commission’s recommendation for a preferred alternative to undergo additional analysis for the Comprehensive Plan and Wilburton Vision Implementation. At their meeting on July 17, the council provided feedback and requested additional information on the Commission’s recommendation and elements of additional analysis to occur this fall.
The Comprehensive Plan update will guide Bellevue’s growth through 2044, incorporating state, regional and county requirements along with community feedback. The plan is substantially updated approximately every 10 years.
In forming their recommendation on the preferred alternative to undergo analysis, the Planning Commission reviewed analysis from the plan’s draft environmental impact statement and feedback from the public. The environmental impacts will be further studied in a final EIS and further analysis will be completed to inform the growth strategy. This work will occur in the second half of 2023 and into the first half of 2024.
The council provided direction on the alternative that will be further studied in a final EIS. The full council discussion is available on Bellevue Television.
New rules for advisory boards and commissions?
The council also discussed updates to the council rules and amendments to the city’s code for advisory boards and commissions. Councilmembers provided direction regarding rule changes for remote and public participation, and will consider rule changes and code amendments at a future meeting. More information is available in the meeting agenda materials.
Arts commission appointment
The council approved the appointment of Richard Nederlander to the Arts Commission for a full term expiring in 2027.
Proclamations recognize ADA and Bellevue High performing arts
The council proclaimed the week of July 23-29 as Americans with Disabilities Act Week in recognition of the value and contributions people with disabilities make to the city. The council affirmed its support for disability equity.
In a second proclamation, the council acknowledged Bellevue High School’s Performing Arts Department and the students who were awarded entry to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The council declared Aug. 4-9 as Bellevue Performing Arts Week.