Legislation Details

File #: AM No. 26-065   
Type: New Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/1/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Ordinances to Formalize Updates to Redmond Municipal Code Titles 10, 12, 13, and 15 1. Ordinance No. 3253: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 10, Vehicles and Traffic, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability 2. Ordinance No. 3254: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 12, Streets and Sidewalks, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability 3. Ordinance No. 3255: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 13, Water and Sewers, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability 4. Ordinance No. 3256: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 15, Buildings and Construction, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Ordinance Amending RMC Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, 3. Attachment B: Ordinance Amending RMC Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, 4. Attachment C: Ordinance Amending RMC Title 13 – Water and Sewers, 5. Attachment D: Ordinance Amending RMC Title 15 – Buildings and Construction, 6. Attachment E: Title 10 Comments and Rationale Table, 7. Attachment F: Title 12 Comments and Rationale Table, 8. Attachment G: Title 13 Comments and Rationale Table, 9. Attachment H: Title 15 Comments and Rationale Table
TO: Members of the City Council
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
Brandon Buehler
PW Deputy Director (Acting)
Public Works
Paul Cho
City Traffic Engineer
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Utility Manager
Public Works
Ernest Fix
Maintenance Manager


TITLE:
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Adoption of Ordinances to Formalize Updates to Redmond Municipal Code Titles 10, 12, 13, and 15

1. Ordinance No. 3253: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 10, Vehicles and Traffic, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability

2. Ordinance No. 3254: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 12, Streets and Sidewalks, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability

3. Ordinance No. 3255: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 13, Water and Sewers, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability

4. Ordinance No. 3256: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending RMC 15, Buildings and Construction, to Clarify Purpose and Modernize the Code's Applicability


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Public Works Department embraces continued improvement to achieve organizational excellence. As part of this effort, Public Works proposed updates to multiple Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) sections within these Titles related to Public Works functions. These updates are intended to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department and to improve operational performance and consistency. These code revisions have been coordinated with the APWA Accreditation effort to ensure code authority and operational functions are aligned.

Public Works staff provided an overview of the update process to Council at the June 3, 2025, Planning and Public Works Committee. Staff then presented and discussed specific changes with the Counc...

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