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File #: CM 21-045   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Approved for Study Session
File created: 2/4/2021 In control: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
On agenda: 2/9/2021 Final action: 2/9/2021
Title: Redmond 2050 Existing Conditions Report
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Existing Conditions Report Draft 1.0, 3. Attachment B: Community Input on Existing Conditions, 4. Attachment C: Overview

O: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Planning and Community Development

Carol Helland

425-556-2107

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Planning and Community Development

Beverly Mesa-Zendt

Deputy Director

Planning and Community Development

Jeff Churchill

Long Range Planning Manager

 

TITLE:

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Redmond 2050 Existing Conditions Report

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

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Over the past three months staff have produced and sought community input on the Redmond 2050 Existing Conditions Report, draft 1.0. The Existing Conditions Report is an early deliverable of the Redmond 2050 project. It provides readers with information about the legal context for local planning, current conditions, trends, and perhaps most importantly, policy considerations for updating the Redmond Comprehensive Plan. At the Council’s March 23, 2021 study session, staff will seek input from Council specifically on policy considerations: what considerations are missing from the Existing Conditions Report draft 1.0? What policies should be considered moving forward?

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Redmond Comprehensive Plan Policy PI-15

                     Required:

RCW 36.70A.130

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

An existing conditions report summarizes community characteristics and technical information related to existing land use, zoning, demographic trends, market potential, transportation networks, community facilities, parks, environmental features, and open spaces. This catalogue of information facilitates informed decision making by allowing all community members to start with the same set of facts. An understanding of existing conditions and trends is needed to inform the development of future goals, policies, and regulations. This report will provide important baseline information that will serve as the foundation for Redmond 2050 periodic review and update of the Redmond Comprehensive Plan.

OUTCOMES:

The outcome of seeking input on policy considerations from the community and City Council will be a Comprehensive Plan that reflects the community’s vision for the future of Redmond.

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

Previous (Q4 2020)

                     Pains and Gains questionnaires, rounds 1 and 2

                     Location of Growth tool

                     Community Workshop on growth priorities

                     SEPA scoping questionnaire

                     TMP Update Vision, Principles, and Strategies questionnaire

                     TMP Project Ideas map tool

Planned (Q1 2021)

                     Form of Growth questionnaire: design principles

                     Form of Growth questionnaires: look and feel

                     Themes questionnaire

                     Small and minority-owned business focus group

                     Community Stakeholder interviews

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Outreach methods will include:

                     Press Release

                     Social Media

                     Posters & Yard Signs

                     Emails to City eNews, Redmond2050, and Parks & Recreation list

                     Emails to partner organizations

                     Virtual Lobby (3D & alternative versions)

                     Community Advisory Committee input

                     Technical Advisory Committee input

                     Community and small group workshops

                     Feedback Summary:

A summary of early involvement will be provided to City Council at the next quarterly update scheduled for March 16, 2021.

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$4,535,222 is the total appropriation to the Community and Economic Development offer and is where most staff expenses related to Redmond 2050 are accounted for.

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

000250 Community and Economic Development

 

Budget Priority:

Vibrant and Connected

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

General Fund

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

10/6/2020

Business Meeting

Approve

11/17/2020

Business Meeting

Receive Information

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

3/23/2021

Study Session

Provide Direction

 

Time Constraints:

Timely input from the City Council on Redmond 2050 policy considerations will keep the Redmond 2050 project on schedule. Phase 1 is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2022. Phase 2 must be complete by June 30, 2024 under state law.

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

Staff is not requesting action at this time.

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Redmond 2050 Existing Conditions Report, draft 1.0

Attachment B: Community Input on Existing Conditions Report

Attachment C: Redmond 2050 Overview