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Art Together: Free Virtual Workshop for Teens

March 20, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Virtual

Join local artist Tina Velazquez Hays for a free virtual art workshop for teens ages 13-17. During the workshop, participants will be focusing on color and line making to create mandalas that reflect their unique experiences of living through a pandemic. Art Together is a series of workshops for residents of Issaquah. Made possible by a grant through 4Culture, the workshops will use creative processes to explore how the pandemic is impacting our lives.

CANCELED- Cemetery Board

March 4, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Update- This month's Cemetery Board has been canceled. Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the first Thursday of each month.

CANCELED - Arts Commission

March 8, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

This meeting has been canceled.

Sister Cities Commission

March 9, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month.

Environmental Board

March 10, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting Call-in Number: 1-206-207-1700 Meeting Number (access code): 182 437 7839#

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.

Recovery Task Force

March 11, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting Call-in Number: 1-206-207-1700
Meeting number (access code): 126 112 5060#

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the second Thursday of each month.

Human Services Commission - Special Meeting

March 11, 2021, 6:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

This is a special meeting of the commission to continue discussion on residents’ role in the City’s Equity Initiatives, including the potential formation of an Equity board or commission.

Planning Policy Commission

March 11, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting Call-in Number: 1-206-207-1700
Meeting Number (Access Code): 182 765 4112#

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to Issaquah Municipal Code (IMC) 18.02.070 to Add Electric Vehicle Definitions

March 11, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting Call-in Number: 1-206-207-1700
Meeting Number (Access Code): 182 765 4112#

The commission will hold a hearing on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony on the proposed amendments to Issaquah Municipal Code (IMC) including but not limited to: adding definitions for Electric vehicle ready parking space, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Parking Space, and Electric vehicle load management system to 18.02.070 Definitions; adding requirements for residential and nonresidential electric vehicle charging stations to IMC 18.09.140 Electric vehicle charging parking provisions; and adding Electric Vehicle charging parking provisions to the Central Issaquah Development and Design Standards, 8.12. Motorcycle Parking. The commission will also consider several options for removing a single-family incentive, extending mandatory requirements to single-family construction, providing flexibility for affordable housing projects and establishing requirements for Transit Oriented Developments.

Economic Vitality Commission

March 17, 2021, 5:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month.

Development Commission

March 17, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Transportation Advisory Board

March 18, 2021, 6:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month.

Park Board

March 22, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month.

Human Services Commission

March 23, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Environmental Board - Special Meeting

March 24, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

This is a special meeting of the board.

Civil Service Commission

March 25, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month.

Planning Policy Commission

March 25, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Special City Council Study Session

March 8, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

This is a special Council study session to discuss non-profit relief grant funding.

City Council Special Meeting - Executive Session

March 8, 2021, 8:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

The purpose of this special meeting is to allow the City Council to recess into Executive Session to discuss pending/potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The item is expected to take approximately 45 minutes. Please note, Executive Sessions are closed to the public. Action, if needed, would occur during the open session of a Council meeting.

City Council Study Session

March 9, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, study sessions occur the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The agenda will be posted on or before March 5.

City Council Regular Meeting

March 15, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, regular meetings occur the first and third Monday of each month. The agenda will be published on or before March 12.

City Council Study Session

March 23, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

Unless otherwise posted, study sessions occur the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The agenda will be posted on or before March 19.

Special City Council Study Session

March 29, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting

This is a special Council study session to discuss the City Council Rules of Procedure. The agenda will be posted on or before March 26.

Cascade Gardener: Plant This Not That!

March 6, 2021, 10:00 AM @ Virtual

Cascade Water Alliance is pleased to provide the 2021 Cascade Gardener virtual class series. All classes are free and will be held through Zoom. Presenters are regional gardening experts who will help you create beautiful gardens and landscapes that are water efficient and sustainable.

In this class you will learn what plants in Western Washington cause the most problems for homeowners and what to plant instead that will be better behaved. The talk will include the top shrubs for low maintenance and year long color plus how to identify toxic weeds or shrubs and trees that can damage your property.

Space is limited, so register today.

KCLS: Everlasting Harvest

March 9, 2021, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Virtual

Eat from your yard and garden all year. Join garden educator Lisa Taylor, author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide and Your Farm in the City: An Urban Dweller’s Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals, in a spirited discussion about growing vegetables year-round.

Explore the Maritime Northwest planting calendar and learn how to organize the garden to grow more food. Identify varieties that thrive in our climate and add nutrition to our table. Also, investigate food preservation strategies so that thrifty gardeners can extend the harvest throughout the year.

Please register. A Zoom link will be sent to you by email by 1 p.m. the day of the event.

Cascade Gardener: Growing a Food Forest

March 13, 2021, 10:00 AM @ Virtual

Cascade Water Alliance is pleased to provide the 2021 Cascade Gardener virtual class series. All classes are free and will be held through Zoom. Presenters are regional gardening experts who will help you create beautiful gardens and landscapes that are water efficient and sustainable.

In this class you will learn basic permaculture concepts that employ design strategies from nature, so you can grow easy peasy edibles which are low maintenance, resilient and sustainable. Plant and enjoy the harvest from your edible landscape for years to come!

Space is limited, so register today.

Cascade Gardener: Small Space Gardening

March 20, 2021, 10:00 AM @ Virtual

Cascade Water Alliance is pleased to provide the 2021 Cascade Gardener virtual class series. All classes are free and will be held through Zoom. Presenters are regional gardening experts who will help you create beautiful gardens and landscapes that are water efficient and sustainable.

In this class you will learn about growing vegetables and fruit in small urban spaces. Join Lisa Taylor, garden educator and author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide and Your Farm in the City; An Urban Dwellers Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals in a lively discussion about growing vegetables vertically, in containers and raised beds. Learn how to reimage your garden and maximize your food production. Discover gardening techniques that protect our watershed. Explore container and vertical garden basics for growing a diverse and successful edible garden.

Space is limited, so register today.

Issaquah Alps Trails Club: Annual Public Lands Forum

March 25, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Virtual

The Issaquah Alps Trails Club invites you to a special virtual series for its Forum for Public Lands. The annual Forum aims to educate and engage our community in conversation about the importance of preserving natural resources and protecting our public lands. This year, we’re honored to host fireside chats with distinguished public land leaders.

The series is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

Cascade Gardener: Proven Tips & Techniques for First-Time Gardeners

March 27, 2021, 10:00 AM @ Virtual

Cascade Water Alliance is pleased to provide the 2021 Cascade Gardener virtual class series. All classes are free and will be held through Zoom. Presenters are regional gardening experts who will help you create beautiful gardens and landscapes that are water efficient and sustainable.

In this class you will learn how to get started with simple tips and helpful resources for a beautiful, sustainable and low-maintenance garden. Peggy Campbell shares practical techniques that are easy on you and the environment. Discover how to keep weeds out, pests at bay, and water use low while growing a healthier garden.

Space is limited, so register today.

Preschool Open House

March 5, 2021, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Issaquah Community Center

Here is your opportunity to tour a classroom, meet teachers and ask questions!

Feel free to make back-to-back appointments for a chance to tour both sites, Memorial Park Center & the Issaquah Community Center.

Additionally, if you do not feel comfortable with an in-person tour, we are happy to meet with you via Zoom during your appointment time.

Habitat Restoration at Lake Sammamish State Park

March 7, 2021, All Day @ Lake Sammamish State Park

As the weather warms, Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park are able to offer several opportunities to volunteer at the park in March.

They are hosting habitat restoration events on Sunday, March 7 and Sunday, March 21. The work consists of weeding, removing invasive species and planting. To comply with COVID-19 regulations, they have scheduled two shifts for each event and can accommodate 12 volunteers per each two-hour shift. Refreshments and tools provided. All activities will be held in accordance with King County and Washington State COVID regulations.

State Park Free Pass Day

March 19, 2021, All Day @ Lake Sammamish State Park

Habitat Restoration at Lake Sammamish State Park

March 21, 2021, All Day @ Lake Sammamish State Park

As the weather warms, Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park are able to offer several opportunities to volunteer at the park in March.

They are hosting habitat restoration events on Sunday, March 7 and Sunday, March 21. The work consists of weeding, removing invasive species and planting. To comply with COVID-19 regulations, they have scheduled two shifts for each event and can accommodate 12 volunteers per each two-hour shift. Refreshments and tools provided. All activities will be held in accordance with King County and Washington State COVID regulations.

Public Hearing: Proposed Amendments to Issaquah Municipal Code (IMC) 18.02.070 to Add Electric Vehicle Definitions

March 11, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Virtual Meeting Call-in Number: 1-206-207-1700
Meeting Number (Access Code): 182 765 4112#

The commission will hold a hearing on March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony on the proposed amendments to Issaquah Municipal Code (IMC) including but not limited to: adding definitions for Electric vehicle ready parking space, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Parking Space, and Electric vehicle load management system to 18.02.070 Definitions; adding requirements for residential and nonresidential electric vehicle charging stations to IMC 18.09.140 Electric vehicle charging parking provisions; and adding Electric Vehicle charging parking provisions to the Central Issaquah Development and Design Standards, 8.12. Motorcycle Parking. The commission will also consider several options for removing a single-family incentive, extending mandatory requirements to single-family construction, providing flexibility for affordable housing projects and establishing requirements for Transit Oriented Developments.