MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
SUBJECT:
title
Redmond Senior Center Building
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
recommendation
Council review final report for the Redmond Community Centers Stakeholders recommendation for the Redmond Senior Center building.
body
II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Carrie Hite Parks and Recreation Director 425-556-2326
Rachel Van Winkle, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director 425-556-2334
Dave Juarez Public Works Director 425-556-2326
Eric Dawson Senior Engineer 425-556-2867
Lisa Maher Communication Manager 425-556-2427
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Attached is the final report from the public engagement process and the Redmond Community Centers Stakeholders review and recommendation for the Redmond Senior Center building.
At this time, it is recommended the City Council review the report and consider the recommendations at a future City Council meeting to be determined.
Currently, the senior community has been very involved in discussions and the final recommendation for Council consideration, but due to the pandemic and the King County Public Health recommendations for those age 60 and over, postponing this discussion and decision will allow the seniors to be fully engaged in this process at a later date.
In addition, because of the pandemic, the City does not have full knowledge or forecast of what the economic impact will be to the community. In order for the City Council to make an informed decision, this impact will need to be analyzed prior to committing funds to this large of a project. This time will also allow us to develop other options to consider if the economic impact limits the City’s ability to fund the current recommendation.
It is anticipated that if we delay this discussion and decision for 2-3 months, we still may be able to deliver the construction of a new building within 3 years. We may be able to expedite the permitting and/or design development process to accomplish the original goal.
IV. PREVIOUS DISCUSSIONS HELD
There have been email communications sent to Council throughout this process.
City Council staff report: September 17, 2019
City Council staff report: December 3, 2019
Mayors Weekly: January 10, 2020
Mayors Weekly: January 24, 2020
City Council Committee of the Whole PHS: February 25, 2020
City Council Committee of the Whole PHS: March 3, 2020
City Council Study Session: February 11, 2020
V. IMPACT
A. Service/Delivery:
Staff will continue to provide continuity of service to seniors in alternate locations.
B. Fiscal Note:
None
VI. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation-Briefing only.
VII. TIME CONSTRAINTS
The community has requested that this community asset is replaced as soon as possible in order to restore community gathering and experiences. This recommendation is to delay this decision for 2-3 months, understanding both the economic impacts and assuring participation of the senior community.
The City Council has requested a timeline and decision points to help guide this process. Here are the key decision points that will be requested from the City Council:
March 24th, 2020: Consent, Resolution for the GCCM process.
April 7, 2020: Public Hearing, approval of GCCM application process.
May - June, 2020: Decision on Redmond Senior Center Building and possible financial options.
July- August, 2020: Award of bid for designer, contractor and project manager for GCCM process to begin design and construction of Redmond Senior Center.
VIII. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Envision Redmond Senior Center Building Stakeholders Report
Link to the website: https://Envision the future of the Redmond Senior Center Building
Link to: December 3, 2019 Redmond Senior Center Update <https://redmond.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4269060&GUID=D462016D-8E24-4727-88BF-D566266ECB60&Options=&Search=>
Link to: https://February 11, 2020 Envision Redmond Senior Center Study Session <https://redmond.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4328591&GUID=8EA91E6E-4F69-4D38-9206-1F69C6E7397A&Options=&Search=>
Link to: https://March 3 Envision Redmond Senior Center Committee of the Whole <https://redmond.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4347079&GUID=28ED8F86-534D-4A99-BAA9-672401DA4990&Options=&Search=>
Link to: Community Priorities for the Future of Redmond's Community Centers-2017 <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10088/Community-Priorities---April-2017-PDF>
Link to: Redmond's Community Centers Project Page <https://www.redmond.gov/1332/Envision-the-Future-of-the-Redmond-Senio>