TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron L. Bert
425-553-5814
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Jessica Atlakson
Environmental Geologist
Public Works
Aaron Moldver
Environmental Programs Manager
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Redmond Municipal Code Section 13.25, Temporary Construction Dewatering
a. Ordinance No. 3223: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Section 13.25.045 to the Redmond Municipal Code Imposing Limits on Temporary Construction Dewatering within the City's Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The ordinance includes proposed amendments to RMC 13.25 (Temporary Construction Dewatering) to limit temporary construction dewatering (TCD) within Redmond's critical aquifer recharge area (CARA). The proposed amendments to RMC 13.25 are consistent with direction from Council at the December 7, 2021 and August 16, 2022 staff reports and the February 25, 2025 study session.
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan (Environmental Sustainability Strategy #2), Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan (NE-26), Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (Strategy W3.4)
* Required:
Redmond Municipal Code 13.25
* Council Request:
December 7, 2021 and August 16, 2022 Council Staff Reports
February 25, 2025 Council Study Session
* Other Key Facts:
There are three phases to this project:
* Phase I - Analyze and identify policy tension by conducting a triple bottom line analysis to determine the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of TCD in Redmond (completed, March 9, 2021).
* Phase II - Analyze policy options and determine path forward for irreconcilable tensions (completed, December 7, 202...
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