TO: Members of the City Council
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 |
Isabel Diaz |
Senior Traffic Engineer |
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Public Works |
Paul Cho |
Traffic Engineering Manager |
|
Public Works |
Vangie Garcia |
Deputy Public Works Director |
TITLE:
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Walker Consultants, in the Amount of $114,990, for the Curbside Management Plan Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Public Works is requesting to award a consultant agreement with Walker Consultants in the amount of $114,990 for the development of a curbside management system for the three Redmond Urban Centers: Downtown, Overlake, and Marymoor. This plan will include an assessment of existing infrastructure and engage stakeholders to develop a curb prioritization framework to effectively manage the use of curb space within the urban centers.
This effort will review data collected as part of the Parking Study led by Planning Department and will consider strategies identified in the study. While the Parking Study is focused on parking supply, demand, and land use considerations, the Curbside Management Plan will analyze the broader impacts on traffic operations and how curb use affects transit, commercial loading, ridesharing, micromobility, and general traffic flow. This ensures that curbside strategies are aligned with overall mobility and operational goals.
The Request for Qualifications (RPQ) was advertised in February 2025. Walker Consultants was determined to be the most qualified firm based on their understanding of the project scope and experience developing and implementing curb management plans.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Transportation Master Plan
• Required:
Council approval is required to award services agreements that exceed $50,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503).
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The plan will develop a curb prioritization framework and document findings and recommendations on a report. Approving this agreement keeps the City on the path to completing the Curbside Management Plan, to effectively manage the use of public curb space within the City’s urban centers.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
To be completed within 11 months from contract signing.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Stakeholder surveys and meetings, door-to-door engagement with businesses in the urban centers.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$114,990
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
$100,000 from 2025-2026 approved budget
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Additional funds to cover the additional costs of $14,990 have been identified in the Traffic Operations operating budget.
Funding source(s):
General Fund Surplus
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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7/1/2025 |
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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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the agreement would delay timeline for completion of the plan, currently anticipated for Summer 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Walker Consultant Agreement