At the Bellevue City Council meeting on Tuesday, council members reviewed updates to the city’s Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. The plan aims to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bellevue. Staff described the community engagement process, which included an open house on November 20, 2025, to present the draft plan. The updated plan lists 41 long-term equity objectives. These objectives were developed with input from community members and city staff. The plan aligns with the council’s broader goals. The council will consider the final version of the plan at a future meeting. The full presentation is available on Bellevue Television.
The council also discussed proposed changes to Bellevue’s sign code. The changes seek to update sign regulations, support modern design, and comply with recent court decisions. Community feedback was collected through multilingual questionnaires and listening sessions. Residents highlighted the need to regulate temporary signs in residential areas and noted the importance of signs for local businesses. The next steps include drafting the updated code and more public outreach. A complete draft is expected for council review in 2026.
The meeting included a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, which will take place on November 29, 2025. The council encouraged residents to support local businesses, which make up 97% of Bellevue’s business community. The owner of Monserrate Colombian Cuisine accepted the proclamation on behalf of small businesses in the city…