TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Program Manager |
TITLE:
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2021 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Annual Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This item includes an overview of the top Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) implementation highlights of 2021. Redmond committed to pause each year and review ESAP implementation progress to follow a process of continuous improvement. Staff will present the key findings from the annual report and priority next steps.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, City of Redmond Operations Zero Carbon Strategy, Community Strategic Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Council requested monthly updates at the Parks and Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Whole meetings.
• Other Key Facts:
The Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in September 2020 and serves as the community’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and preserve natural resources. Council also adopted a Climate Emergency Declaration, which was integrated into the ESAP and identifies key sustainability objectives for the City’s work.
OUTCOMES:
A summary of highlights can be found in the 2021 ESAP Annual Report - accessed on the City’s website at www.redmond.gov/1837 <http://www.redmond.gov/1837>. The city is piloting a web based annual report format to facilitate streamlined translation support and accessibility for different visual abilities.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
The memo includes updates across multiple departments and divisions.
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
The memo includes updates across multiple departments and divisions.
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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1/25/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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2/22/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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3/22/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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4/26/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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5/24/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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6/28/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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7/26/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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8/23/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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9/27/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/25/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation