TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Lauren Alpert |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Beckye Frey |
Principal Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Authorizing Application for Countywide Center Certifications
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the application for a Countywide Growth Center in Marymoor Village and a Countywide Manufacturing/Industrial Center in Southeast Redmond to implement the Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan. King County certifies these centers as places that play important roles in accommodating planned growth and supports funding be directed to these areas. City Council authorization is required by King County as part of the certification process.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 establishes the countywide Southeast Redmond Manufacturing and Industrial Center (SE-MIC) and a countywide Growth Center in Marymoor Village.
• Required:
King County requires City Council authorization in its centers designation framework.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts: N/A
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This resolution authorizes submittal of applications for certification. After adoption of the resolution, staff will submit application materials for review by King County.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach was a part of Redmond 2050.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Redmond 2050 outreach methods have included:
• Redmond 2050 Website
• Digital City Hall Lobby
• Let’s Connect questionnaires, idea boards, and other tools
• Press releases and Social media
• Short videos and posting of recordings of workshops
• Yard signs and Posters
• Utility Bill inserts
• Email newsletters to multiple City lists and partner organizations
• Hiring of Eastside for All for intensive, focused community engagement
• Stakeholder input and Focus group meetings
• Hybrid and remote workshops, interviews, and office hours
• Tabling at community events
• Pop-up events in community spaces and workplaces
• Translation of selected materials
• Community Advisory Committee input
• Technical Advisory Committee input
• Planning Commission public hearings
• Human Services Commission meetings
• Other boards & Commissions meetings
• Mailed property owner notifications
Engagement summaries are available at redmond.gov/1495 <http://www.redmond.gov/1495>.
• Feedback Summary:
Community feedback over the last four years has resulted in a plan that emphasizes equity and inclusion, sustainability, and resilience across all elements of the plan, including plans for our centers. The community is concerned about preserving manufacturing and industrial jobs and business displacement.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost: $5,350,743 is the total value of the Community/Economic Development offer. Staff time devoted to this work is funded through that offer.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000304 - Community/Economic Development
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Funding source(s): General fund.
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/17/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Countywide Certification Applications are due October 1, 2025
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED: The applications for countywide center certifications will be incomplete.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Resolution Authorizing Application for Countywide Centers
Attachment B: Redmond 2050 Countywide Centers