Legislation Details

File #: CM 26-230   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Approved for Staff Report
File created: 4/3/2026 In control: Internal Committee - 3P
On agenda: 4/13/2026 Final action: 4/13/2026
Title: Earth Month and Arbor Day Activities
Attachments: 1. Attachment A: Draft Presentation

TO: Internal Committee - 3P

 

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Executive

Lisa Maher

425-556-2427

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Executive

Zach Houvener

Deputy of Equity & Strategic Services

Executive

Jenny Lybeck

Sustainability Manager

Parks

Maya Klem

Program Coordinator

 

 

TITLE:

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Earth Month and Arbor Day Activities

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

In celebration of Earth Month and Arbor Day, the Redmond community is coming together with events and initiatives that advance sustainability and environmental stewardship. Community members can participate in numerous programs, classes, movie screenings, and guided walks. A full list of Earth Month and Arbor Week activities can be viewed on the City website <https://www.redmond.gov/1725/Earth-Month-2025>.

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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 (ESAP), Tree Canopy Strategic Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050 Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Element

•                     Required:

N/A

•                     Council Request:

N/A

•                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

OUTCOMES:

Through shared responsibility and collective action, the Redmond community is strengthening its ability to preserve and protect the environment for generations to come.

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

•                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

•                     Outreach Methods and Results:

Digital, office hours, Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee meetings

•                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

N/A

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                          ☒  Yes                                          ☐  No                                          ☐  N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

2025/2026 Environmental Sustainability

 

Budget Priority:

Healthy and Sustainable

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                     ☐  Yes                                          ☐  No                                          ☒  N/A

If yes, explain:

N/A

 

Funding source(s):

N/A

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

☐  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

Item has not been presented to Council

N/A

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

4/21/2026

Business Meeting

Receive Information

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

N/A

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Presentation