City of Redmond - File #: SS 25-055

• File #: SS 25-055
• Type: Study Session
• Status: Presented
• File created: 8/27/2025
• In control: City Council Study Session
• On agenda: 9/9/2025
• Final action: 9/9/2025
• Title: Teen Services Engagement - Final Report

Date	Action By	Action	Result
9/9/2025	City Council	presented

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Parks

Loreen Hamilton

425-556-2336

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Parks

Zach Houvener

Deputy Parks Director

TITLE:

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Teen Services Engagement – Final Report

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

The city completed a comprehensive five-month community engagement process (March – August 2025) to better understand and support the needs of Redmond’s current and future teens. Input was gathered from 317 questionnaire respondents, 17 community tabling events, multiple listening sessions, and extensive stakeholder outreach to inform future teen services planning.

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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, PARCC Plan, Communications and Community Involvement Plan

• Required:

N/A

• Council Request:

Council requested updates at the April 8, May 27, and July 22 Committee of the Whole

• Other Key Facts:

N/A

OUTCOMES:

The city will use feedback received to help plan for the future of teen services and programs.

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

• Timeline (previous or planned):

See additional attachment

• Outreach Methods and Results:

See additional attachment

• Feedback Summary:

See additional attachment

BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:

Phase 1 - $50,000

Phase 2 - $74,600

Approved in current biennial budget:                                          ☒  Yes                                          ☐  No                                          ☐  N/A

Budget Offer Number:

0000311

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

Budget/Funding Constraints:

One time service enhancement approved in the 2025-2026 budget

☐  Additional budget details attached

COUNCIL REVIEW:

Previous Contact(s)

Date	Meeting	Requested Action
4/8/2025	Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications	Receive Information
5/27/2025	Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability	Receive Information
7/22/2025	Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability	Receive Information

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date	Meeting	Requested Action
N/A	None proposed at this time	N/A

Time Constraints:

N/A

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Redmond Teen Services Engagement Report

Attachment B – Community and Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement

Attachment C – Slide Deck