The next regular meeting of the Kirkland City Council is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026Here’s a brief overview of some of the items on theBusiness Agenda, which starts at 7:30 p.m.:
- The City Council will receive a report on the state of Kirkland’s urban forest and urban forestry programs. Staff will seek the Council’s direction on different scoping options for the forthcoming update to the Urban Forest Management Plan.
- The Council will consider approving $20,000 of lodging tax funds which have been recommended for investment by the Tourism Development Committee to amplify key tourism-driving events like the Junior Softball World Series, the Umbrella Fringe Festival, World Cup Business Education, and potentially others.
- The Council will consider adjusting the compensation paid to judges pro tem, which are temporary judges who serve in the absence, disability, or disqualification of Presiding Municipal Court Judge John Olson or when additional judge capacity is needed. This compensation adjustment would bring the rate of pay up to market value and would allow for easier cost-of-living adjustments to be made in the future.
- The Council will consider adjusting the vacation and management leave for non-represented staff to help support the City’s goals of attracting and retaining highly qualified staff.
- An update to the 2026-2028 Planning Work Program.
- An overview of probation services offered by the Kirkland Municipal Court.
Meeting details:
The business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded by a 5:30 p.m. study session. The agenda for the March 3, 2026 meeting will be available on the City website prior to the meeting on theKirkland City Council agendas webpage. You can also receive meeting agendas in your inbox by subscribing to “City Council Agendas” on theKirkland email lists subscription page.
