TO: Internal Committee - 3P
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Ian Lefcourte |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Odra Cárdenas |
Planner |
TITLE:
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Redmond 2050: Planning Commission Recommendation for Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction for topics or issues to discuss at its April 9 study session concerning the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements as part of Redmond 2050.
Because these elements are shorter and Council has reviewed them before, staff proposes to prioritize completing the discussion of remaining Housing, Overlake, Green Building, and RZC Rewrite issues on April 9. The order of the study session would be:
1. Housing, Overlake, Green Building, and RZC Rewrite open issues from February
2. Human Services Element issues raised on April 2
3. Annexation and Regional Planning Element issues raised on April 2
On February 14, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of updates to the Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements. Staff will introduce the Commission’s recommendation at the Council’s April 2 business meeting.
Staff recommends that Council first review the Planning Commission Report (Attachment B), which summarizes the amendments and includes the full text of the amendments. Detailed Planning Commission Report appendices are included as Attachment C.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Policy PI-15 calls for periodic Comprehensive Plan reviews.
• Required:
The Growth Management Act requires that Washington cities and counties review and, if needed, revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations every ten years. For King County cities the periodic review must be completed by December 31, 2024.
• Council Request:
The City Council requested quarterly reports on project milestones, staff progress, and public involvement.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Updating the Redmond Comprehensive Plan will ensure that the Plan is consistent with state law and regional policy direction; advances equity and inclusion, sustainability, and resiliency; and that Redmond is prepared for growth expected through the year 2050.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements:
• Q3 2022: input on Policy Considerations
• Q2 2023: input on Draft 1
• Q3-Q4 2023: input on Draft 2
• Q1 2024: Planning Commission review of final drafts and public hearing
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Redmond 2050 outreach methods have included:
• Redmond 2050 Website
• Digital City Hall Lobby
• Let’s Connect questionnaires, idea boards, and other tools
• Press releases and Social media
• Short videos and posting of recordings of workshops
• Yard signs and Posters
• Utility Bill inserts
• Email newsletters to multiple City lists
• Emails to partner organizations
• Hiring of Eastside for All for intensive, focused community engagement
• Stakeholder input and Focus group meetings
• Hybrid and remote workshops and interviews
• Tabling at community events
• Pop-up events in community spaces and workplaces
• Translation of selected materials
• Community Advisory Committee input
• Technical Advisory Committee input
• Planning Commission public hearings
• Human Services Commission meetings
• Other boards & Commissions meetings
• Mailed property owner notifications
Quarterly engagement summaries are available at redmond.gov/1495 <http://www.redmond.gov/1495>.
• Feedback Summary:
Human Services
• Generally supportive of policy direction.
§ Noted the effective organization of policies. Human Services is a multifaceted effort and as such policy supporting human services is found in the Land Use Element, the Housing Element, and the Human Services Element. The policies were allocated across those elements based on whether the policy was zoning/uses, programmatic/operational, or specific supportive housing.
• Appreciative of emphasis on equity and inclusion. Discussion of racial equity centered around the level of specificity and proactivity for the human services policies.
• Appreciative of proactive approach of the element.
• Stakeholders noted the challenges of retaining human service provider staffing due to high stress and low compensation.
• Interest in exploring intersection of Human Services Element equity policies with equity policies in the Community Development and Design Element and Participation, Implementation and Evaluation Element.
§ Accessible built environment / universal design.
§ Proactive communication across languages.
Annexation and Regional Planning
• Generally supportive of policy direction.
• There was a request to define the concept of “orphaned roads” and to include them in the Potential Areas Annexation Map.
• Stakeholders requested information on how Potential Annexation Areas are assigned to cities and how individual annexations occur.
• Several informational questions on specific Potential Annexation Areas that were responded during meetings.
• If NE 97th St. annexation is approved, map and language in the element will be updated.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$4,616,401 is the total value of the Community and Economic Development budget offer. This budget offer includes staff and consultant resources necessary to complete Redmond 2050.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000040
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, Washington State Department of Commerce grants
Budget/Funding Constraints:
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/6/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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11/17/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/16/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/23/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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6/15/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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6/22/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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9/21/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/28/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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11/16/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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11/23/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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2/15/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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5/3/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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5/10/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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6/7/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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7/19/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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7/26/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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8/9/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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10/4/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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10/11/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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1/17/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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1/24/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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3/7/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/14/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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7/18/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/5/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/12/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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9/26/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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10/3/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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10/10/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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11/28/2023 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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1/9/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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1/23/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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2/6/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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2/13/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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2/27/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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3/5/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/12/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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3/26/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/2/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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4/9/2024 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
The Comprehensive Plan periodic update must be complete by Dec. 31, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Staff is not requesting action at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Redmond 2050 Overview
Attachment B: Planning Commission Report for Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements
Attachment C: Planning Commission Report for Human Services and Annexation and Regional Planning Elements - Appendices
Attachment D: Council Questions and Input for Housing, Overlake, Green Building, and RZC Rewrite (available for 4/9 packet)
Attachment E: Presentation Slides