TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Odra Cárdenas |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of Contract with MAKERS, in the Amount of $149,978, for the Citywide Design Standards Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends approving a contract with MAKERS, in the amount of $149,978, for the update of the Citywide Design standards. The work was approved in the 2025-2026 biennial budget using one-time funds and implements the Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan themes of sustainability, equity and inclusion, and resilience.
The proposed scope of work is provided in Attachment A.
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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 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 21.58 of the Redmond Zoning Code, Section 21.05.200 Cultural Districts and Placemaking of the Redmond Zoning Code.
• Required:
Council approval is required for contracts exceeding $50,000
• Council Request:
Council funded this work in the 2025-2026 biennial budget.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Citywide Design Standards project is a key initiative by the city to continue to implement Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan priorities, streamline the code, and update illustrations. The outcome of this project is a comprehensive update to the 21.58 Community Design chapter of the Redmond Zoning Code. Tasks include code testing, code updates, illustrations, and research. Specific tasks are described in the scope of work in Attachment A.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Community outreach will occur in 2026.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach methods will be determined during the project and will be consistent with Redmond 2050 policies for participation.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$149,978
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000304
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Development Agreement 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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11/18/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
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:
The funding for this project was approved under the 2025-2026 biennium budget. Timely approval of the contract is essential to complete all consultant work during this biennium.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, the updates to design standards will be deferred.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Citywide Design Standards contract and scope of work