TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Rob Crittenden
City Engineer
Public Works
Chris Stenger
PW Deputy Director
Public Works
Vangie Garcia
PW Deputy Director
Public Works
Paul Cho
City Traffic Engineer/Manager
Public Works
Doug DeVries
Utility Manager
TITLE:
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Redmond Municipal Code Update - Overview and Proposed Changes to Vehicles, Traffic, Streets and Sidewalks code
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Public Works Department embraces continued improvement to achieve organizational excellence. As part of this effort, Public Works is proposing updates to multiple Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) sections related to Public Works functions. These updates are intended to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department and to improve operational performance and consistency. This code revision is being coordinated with the APWA Accreditation effort to ensure code authority and operational functions are aligned. Public Works functions are most prominent in RMC Titles 10, 12, 13, and 15. There are also sections related to Public Work functions in RMC Titles 1-7 and 9.
Public Works staff will provide an overview of the update process to Council at the June 3, 2025, Planning and Public Works Committee. Staff will then present specific changes to the RMC at three study sessions with Council as summarized below:
June 24, 2025, Study Session (Presenters for Traffic Operations - Aaron Bert, Paul Cho, Patty Criddle)
* Title 10 - Vehicles and Traffic
* Title 12 - Streets and Sidewalks
July 22, 2025, Study Session (Presenters for Utilities - Aaron Bert, Doug DeVries, Lisa Rigg)
* RMC Title 13 - Water and Sewer
* RMC Title 15 - Buildings and Construction.
September 9, 2025, Council Study Session (Presenters - Aaron Bert, Chris Stenger, Vangie Garcia)
* Title 1 General Provisions
* Title 2 Administration and P...
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