Councilmember Prasad Angluri read a Diwali proclamation on behalf of Mayor Mason Thompson, and a representative of the Indian consulate thanked Bothell for hosting a large regional celebration and invited council and residents to state- and county-level events.

After a feasibility presentation on transfer-of-development-rights tied to Washington’s Elklip/LCLIP program, council voted 5-0 to direct staff to pursue code amendments; consultants estimated a medium scenario could yield roughly $25.65 million in LCLIP revenue over 25 years.

In the budget study session staff proposed 2027 utility increases: water +6.25%, sewer +8% and stormwater +5.75%, citing Seattle wholesale water and King County wastewater treatment cost increases and a large upcoming reservoir replacement project.

During a budget study session staff presented two revenue options: a state‑authorized 0.1% criminal‑justice sales tax (estimated ~$2M/year, general‑fund) and a 0.01% human‑services sales tax (estimated ~$250K/year, restricted), both to be considered ahead of the 2027–28 budget.

Council held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Bothell Municipal Code Titles 11, 12 and 14 to clarify procedures, streamline processing timelines (including a proposed 90‑day applicant response period with an extension option) and change rezone processes; staff said adoption will be considered Oct. 20.