TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Odra C?rdenas
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:
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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):
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