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 |
Zach Houvener |
Deputy of Equity & Strategic Services |
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Manager |
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Parks |
Maya Klem |
Program Coordinator |
TITLE:
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Earth Month and Arbor Day Activities
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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In celebration of Earth Month and Arbor Day, the Redmond community is coming together with events and initiatives that advance sustainability and environmental stewardship. Community members can participate in numerous programs, classes, movie screenings, and guided walks. A full list of Earth Month and Arbor Week activities can be viewed on the City website <https://www.redmond.gov/1725/Earth-Month-2025>.
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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 (ESAP), Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050 Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Element
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Through shared responsibility and collective action, the Redmond community is strengthening its ability to preserve and protect the environment for generations to come.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Digital, office hours, Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee meetings
• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
2025/2026 Environmental Sustainability
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
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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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation