TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works Chris Stenger 425-403-5510
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works Rob Crittenden City Engineer
TITLE:
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Adoption of Ordinances to Formalize Updates to Redmond Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Public Works Department is committed to continuous improvement and organizational excellence. As part of this effort, Public Works conducted a comprehensive review of the Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) provisions governing Public Works functions and identified opportunities to clarify roles and responsibilities, update outdated or inconsistent language, and better align code authority with the City's current organizational structure and operational practices.
In April 2026, City Council approved revisions to RMC Titles 10, 12, 13, and 15. The proposed revisions to Titles 1–6 and 9 represent the final phase of this comprehensive update. Together, these seven ordinances complete the Public Works-related RMC revisions identified through the Department's review and support the policies, procedures, and operational practices established through the American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation effort.
The seven revised Titles received a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance in July 2026. The associated public comment and appeal period ended July 27, 2026, with no comments or appeals received. Public outreach conducted through Let’s Connect and eNews also generated no comments, although the project page received 284 visits and draft documents were downloaded nearly 200 times.
The City Clerk and City Attorney have reviewed the proposed ordinances and accepted the changes for Council consideration. Public Works is requesting that Council review the proposed revisions, provide direction to proceed, and, following that direction, adopt the seven ordinances comp...
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