I think we can start the meeting.

Thank you everyone for being here.

We appreciate to hear from you and we glad you're here.

Uh City Clerk, can you just do the roll call, please?

Well, thank you, Mayor.

Uh, this evening, Councilmember Robinson will be joining us late.

And Councilmember Breyer will not be in attendance.

So, with that, Mayor Malicutian here.

Deputy Mayor Hamilton.

Here.

Councilmember Bargava?

Here.

Councilmember New in House.

Here.

Councilmember Simadoria.

Councilmember Bargawa, would you please lead us in the flag salute?

Yeah, sure.

Please rise if you can.

Pledge allegiance to the flag to the United States of America and to the Republic for which we one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you.

We do have three proclamation.

The first one is International Firefighters' Day.

Councilmember Newan House will read that.

I will invite uh Captain Nate Cogdil Engineer Aaron Clare, Firefighter Mason Kaiz of Engine 110.

Whoever wants to come to the uh table, please come.

Chief Mark Anderson, staff assistant Mark Van Winkel, firefighter Pramedic Mun Park and Neek Henry from Battalion 101.

Please join us here, and after the Councilman Newtonhouse read the proclamation, we hear from you and your comments.

Please go ahead.

Thank you, Mayor.

Um honor to read this, especially after having a private uh personal tour of the new Fire Station 10 on uh on Saturday this weekend, which was so well attended by the public.

Um whereas International Fire Fighters Day is observed annually on May 4th to honor and remember the courageous firefighters who have lost their lives in service to their communities to express gratitude to those who have served and to recognize those who continue to protect and safeguard our residents today.

And whereas this global observance was established following the tragic loss of five five firefighters in a wildfire in Victoria, Australia on December the 2nd, 1998, as a way to honor their sacrifice and recognize the dedication of firefighters worldwide who risk their lives daily in the line of duty.

And whereas firefighters face significant personal and physical challenges, demonstrating exceptional bravery and selflessness as they respond to fires, to medical emergencies and disasters, often at great personal risk to protect lives, property, and the well-being of their communities.

And whereas the Bellevue Fire Department continues to uphold the highest standards of excellence, maintaining its international accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International since 1998, reflecting the department's ongoing commitment to professionalism, to preparedness and public safety.

And whereas Bellevue's firefighters serve with dedication, responding at a moment's notice to emergencies, ensuring the safety of individuals and families, and supporting the resilience and economic stability of our community.

Now, therefore, I, Councilmember New Enhouse, on behalf of Mo Malicutian, Mayor of Bellevue, Washington, on behalf of the City Council to hereby proclaim May 4th, 2026 as International Firefighters Day in Bellevue, and encourage residents to show appreciation for their courage, for their dedication, and for their sacrifice of our Bellevue Fire Department personnel and firefighters everywhere, while also honoring the memory of those who have given their lives, sir, given their lives in the line of duty.

Thank you, Councilmember New England House.

Please.

Council just want to thank you for recognizing the honor that we get to play in being a part of this community and serving the needs here.

And uh especially want to thank you for your support.

It's fun for us to be able to operate out of a brand new fire station.

And uh thank you for that.

And it helps us serve the community better with all the growth that we have.

Thank you for supporting us and allowing us to do a faster response and provide the resources for us to do that.

So thank you for recognizing the role that we have the honor of providing to this community.

And uh just it's truly an honor for us to be able to do this every day when we come to work.

So thank you.

Thank you.

Yeah, thank you very much for giving us the ability to respond quickly to this area downtown where we have so many more calls.

We work hard to try to be prepared to do a good job for you, and we appreciate your support and allowing us to do that.

I appreciate you.

Thank you.

We usually wait till we do all of our proclamation, but because I'm sure you have a job to do, we just come right now to take a picture.

You guys go thank you faster than if something happens.

Our second proclamation is thropecmont.

Councilmember Borgawa will read that.

We have our Honorable George Lisa Ottol, please come to the table from King County East Division Community Court, and of course, we have Craig Fritz from City of Bellevue Probation Manager.

Councilman Borgello, please go ahead.

Yeah, thank you, Mayor.

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