TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher
425.556.2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Program Manager
TITLE:
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Overview of Environmental Substantiality Action Plan 2025 Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
In 2025, Redmond will update the 2020 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP). The goal of the update process is to prioritize actionable strategies for the next five years, recalibrate the ESAP in alignment with Redmond 2050, and conduct inclusive engagement to catalyze community action.
During this item, staff will review the proposed scope for the 2025 ESAP update and solicit feedback from Council.
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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, Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050 Climate Resilience and Sustainability Element
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Council requested an update at the September PES meeting.
* 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 will leverage professional services for a portion of the update process. This is expected to include the technical analysis, facilitation, and plan writing. See the draft professional services scope of work in Attachment A for more details.
o Additional project components include outreach and engagement support/capacity
o Key objectives for the Plan update include:
* Align with Redmond 2050 and the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Element.
* Co-create a prioritized, actionable 5-year workplan in partnership with community.
* Establish a long-term plan to meet 2040 and 2050 sustainability goals.
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