TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Program Manager |
TITLE:
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2023-2024 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Annual Progress Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This item includes an overview of key Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) implementation highlights from 2023 and 2024 and key performance indicator updates. Staff will review findings from the annual progress report and priority next steps. The full report, including action updates, can be viewed online at www.redmond.gov/2182/.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, City of Redmond Operations Zero Carbon Strategy, Community Strategic Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in September 2020 and serves as the community’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and preserve natural resources. Council also adopted a Climate Emergency Declaration, which was integrated into the ESAP and identifies key sustainability objectives for the City’s work. The ESAP outlines a process to evaluate progress each year through a process of continuous improvement.
OUTCOMES:
A summary of highlights can be found in the 2023/2024 ESAP Annual Progress Report can be accessed on the City’s website at www.redmond.gov/2182. The report leverages a web-based format to facilitate streamlined translation support and accessibility for different visual abilities.
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:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
The memo includes updates across multiple departments and divisions.
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
The memo includes updates across multiple departments and divisions.
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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1/23/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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3/26/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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5/28/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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7/23/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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9/24/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
N/A
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation Slides