MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Setting Next Steps Regarding Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Staff recommends that the six amendments regarding the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element be placed on the Consent Agenda for January 2, 2018 and the item removed from the study session agenda scheduled for December 12, 2017.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Karen Anderson, AICP, Director, Planning and Community Development; 425-556-2497
Colleen Kelly, Assistant Director, Community Planning; 425-556-2423
Judy Fani, Senior Planner; 425-556-2406
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The Commission-recommended six amendments to the Capital Facilities Element. Two of the amendments reflect incorporation of the Capital Investment Strategy (CIS) practices currently used in Redmond's approach for 6-year CIP and long-range capital investment implementation. One amendment adds information from recent updates to functional plans. Three amendments update the Comprehensive Plans to ensure functional and strategic plans address emergency preparedness needs as applicable. The amendments six are:
* New policy CF- 5.5 which calls for community outreach during the capital planning and implementation process so that people have opportunities to engage and be aware from initial concept through to construction.
* Refinement to three existing policies:
* CF-6 updates the capital service standards for transportation, parks, and general government facilities to reflect the updated functional plans for parks, transportation, and planning for government facilities.
* CF-7 reflects several refined practices developed through the CIS process including:
i. that the CIS span include high-priority capital projects planned for 2031-40,
ii. that the City should strategically leverage funds and investment opportunities and create partnerships when consistent wit...
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