TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
|
Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
|
Parks |
Dave Tuchek |
Deputy Director |
|
Public Works |
Chris Stenger |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
title
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Council will receive an update on the recently completed Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan. On 8/2/2023, Council approved a consultant agreement with Herrera Environmental Consultants, Inc. to develop a plan related to climate resiliency and sustainability of Redmond’s green infrastructure.
body
☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 City of Redmond Adopted Budget, 2023 PARCC Plan, Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, 20-Year Forest Management Plan.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Building upon previous City planning efforts related to environmental sustainability, the consultant developed a plan focused on actionable items and strategies resulting in a more climate resilient and sustainable natural environment. Strategies included, but not limited to, tree canopy expansion on public lands, rewilding City owned properties, replacing formal lawns areas with naturalized meadows/pollinator habitat, modifications of maintenance practices, future equipment electrification recommendations, adjusting tree/plant species (varieties) to align with climate change, and additional carbon sequestration opportunities.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach occurred during plan development and will occur after plan completion
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Stakeholder focus groups, digital media, in-person outreach, and outreach collateral
• Feedback Summary:
Outreach summary report
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$122,718
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000146-Service Enhancement
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund Surplus
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
|
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
7/5/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
|
8/2/2023 |
Special Meeting |
Approve |
|
2/27/2024 |
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: Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan
Attachment B: Climate Resiliency and Sustainability in Vegetation Management Plan Presentation