TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Manager
Executive
Micah Bonkowski
Sustainability Program Administrator
TITLE:
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Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 2025 Refresh Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
In March 2025, the City of Redmond began the update to 2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) with the goal of prioritizing strategies for the next five years and aligning with Redmond 2050. Throughout the summer months, staff conducted outreach to better understand community barriers and priorities as it relates to sustainability and climate action. Similarly, a detailed analysis was completed to quantify pathways to the City's climate and sustainability goals. During the September 23 Study Session, staff will review community feedback, discuss the proposed Five Big Moves to advance progress towards the City's goals, solicit feedback on the Plan framework, and review next steps.
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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), Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050 Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Element
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
o The 2020 ESAP commits Redmond to refresh the plan every five years. This allows the City to evaluate new strategies and reprioritize efforts based on key performance indicator progress.
o The City is working with the consulting firm Kim Lundgren Associates (KLA) to complete the update.
o Key objectives for the Plan update include:
* Align with Redmond 2050 and the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Element.
* Co-create a prioritized, actionab...
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