TO: Internal Committee - 3P
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Lisa Rigg |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Anne Dettelbach |
Senior Planner |
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Public Works |
Jeff Thompson |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Peter Holte |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of Ordinances Adopting Water System Plan, General Wastewater Plan Update, and Changes to RZC 21.17.010: Adequate Public Facilities and Services Required
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommend that the Council adopt ordinances adopting these two functional plans and amending RZC 21.17.010 as recommended by the Planning Commission on July 24, 2024 (See Attachment A and associated exhibits).
The City prepared the Redmond Water System Plan (WSP) to outline actions for the City to take to protect its underground drinking water resources and provide sufficient water storage and distribution to meet the drinking water, irrigation, and fire flow needs of Redmond’s residents and businesses for the next two decades. The City also completed a “major amendment” to the 2021 General Wastewater Plan (GWP), along with related changes to RZC 21.17.010. The wastewater functional plan has been updated using population growth projections that align with Redmond 2050. It identifies actions the City’s Wastewater Utility will need to take to ensure that sewer system capacity matches the increased demand created by growth.
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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
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
RCW 36.70A.070.3
King County Countywide Planning Policies PF1-4, PF-5, and PF-12
• Required:
Council approval is required for all ordinances.
WSP: Chapter 246-290-100 Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
GWP: Washington State Growth Management Act
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
During the development of the GWP, the City learned of sewer capacity issues that could arise in Downtown Redmond during a 100-year peak sewer flow event due to the configuration of the King County Sewer Trunkline. As part of this GWP update, the City proposes conducting additional analysis to determine the feasibility of solutions to address this issue. To support this additional analysis, protect public health, and ensure compliance with state growth management requirements, the City drafted revised language to Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) 21.17.010: Adequate Public Facilities and Services Required. This new language establishes a threshold by identifying the total amount of remaining growth currently allowed in Downtown Redmond under the Redmond 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Once this threshold has been achieved, new downtown development projects will be required to demonstrate that their project will not exceed the sewer’s systems capacity. The revised language will sunset when the City’s studies have identified a remedy to the Downtown sewer capacity issues.
OUTCOMES:
Development and adoption of these Plans, including through the implementation of associated capital projects, ensures the City is taking appropriate actions to: protect its underground drinking water aquifer; provide sufficient water storage and distribution to meet the community’s drinking water, irrigation, and fire flow needs; and provide wastewater collection services for its growing population.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Summer 2023: LetsConnect page (WSP)
Summer 2023: Draft WSP review by neighbors, Washington Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Health
September 13, 2023: Planning Commission Study Session (WSP)
June 12, 2024: Planning Commission Study Session (WSP and GWP)
June 26, 2024: Planning Commission public hearing and Study Session (WSP and GWP)
July 10, 2024: Planning Commission Study Session (WSP and GWP)
• Outreach Methods and Results:
LetsConnect page: one comment received
Utilities and Capital Facilities webpage: no comments received
E-news article: NA
Public Hearing: one written comment received
• Feedback Summary:
Commenters are supportive of actions taken to protect the Critical Aquifer Recharge Area
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Water System Plan (including Risk and Resiliency Assessment): $600,000
General Wastewater Plan: $147,533
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
WSP: 0000003
GWP:0000147
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
Examples: software with a yearly cost, revenue generating, match requirements, etc. - if none, enter N/A.
Funding source(s):
City Water and Wastewater Utility funds
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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9/3/2024 |
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Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
The 2011 Water System Plan was due for an update by July 2024. Department of Health has approved the delay in completion and adoption of the plan, but additional delays would be detrimental as there are Capital projects recommended in the plan that should be added to the CIP and budgeted.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City will struggle to provide sufficient water and wastewater infrastructure required to accommodate planned population growth and other stressors.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Planning Commission Report and Recommendation (associated Exhibits not included at this time)
Attachment B: Presentation