TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2529 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
David Puente |
Captain |
TITLE:
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Approval of For-Hire Transportation Redmond Municipal Code Amendment and Interlocal Agreement Update
a. Ordinance No. 3208: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending Redmond Municipal Code Chapter 5.16, to Reflect Changes in the King County Code Adopted by Reference
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond has an interlocal agreement with King County wherein the county handles licensing and enforcement of the for-hire transportation industry. The King County Code addressing for-hire transportation was amended in October 2024, and Chapter 6.64 was split into two chapters; 6.64 and 6.65. Redmond Municipal Code 5.16.010 adopts the King County Code by reference and must be amended to reflect the new code numbers.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
The State of Washington preempts the field of regulating transportation network companies and drivers under RCW46.72B.180. The only exception is for cities with a population over 600,000 and counties with population over 2,000,000. King County falls under that exemption, so the City grants the county regulation and enforcement authority.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The renewed ILA agreement will allow King County to continue providing for-hire transportation regulation and enforcement, which it has for many years. The adoption of the ordinance will bring the RMC into alignment with the changes in the County Code.
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:
There is no cost to the City.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
The County’s services are funded through its own licensing fees.
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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1/7/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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1/21/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the ordinance is not adopted to amend the RMC, and the ILA is not renewed to reflect the new language, the County will be unable to regulate and enforce for-hire vehicles and drivers in the City of Redmond.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Ordinance to Amend RMC Section 5.16.010
Attachment B: King County and Redmond For-Hire ILA