TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher, Deputy Director |
425.403.2427 |
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland, Director |
425.556.9602 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Program Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
LaNaya Taylor |
Program Administrator |
TITLE:
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City of Redmond and Sustainability Ambassadors Partnership
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City launched a partnership with the Sustainability Ambassadors in June 2024 to support ESAP implementation efforts. The partnership facilitated the hiring of two paid student interns who are working on a low-carbon commuting-to-school campaign and a go-solar campaign. Staff and the Sustainability Ambassadors will provide the Council with an overview of the partnership and the collaboration's outcomes to date.
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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
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The purpose of the Sustainable Neighborhood Ambassador Program (SNAP!) is to establish a formal learning partnership between Sustainability Ambassadors, the City of Redmond, Lake Washington School District, and Cascade Water Alliance, with a dedicated funding source to build community engagement around the following shared outcomes:
1. Advance the Redmond Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
2. Develop relationships with public schools in the City of Redmond.
3. Increase engagement, agency, and belonging among Redmond’s youth.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$12,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Sustainability
Transportation
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
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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
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:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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