TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Dave Juarez |
425-556-2733 |
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Jessica Atlakson |
Environmental Geologist |
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Public Works |
Amanda Balzer |
Science and Data Analytics Supervisor |
TITLE:
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Temporary Construction Dewatering Policy Analysis Study Session
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
A brief overview of the TCD triple bottom line analysis process will be presented at the Committee of the Whole to prepare for the March 9, 2021 Study Session. At the March 9 Study Session, Council will be asked to approve the recommended scenario, or combination of scenarios, to proceed with analyzing for necessary policy updates.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Temporary Construction Dewatering Operating Policy
• Required:
Redmond Municipal Code 13.25
• Council Request:
September 8, 2020 Council Study Session
• Other Key Facts:
The Temporary Construction Dewatering Policy Analysis was designed to evaluate the continued tensions between new dense development patterns and water management policies and use a Triple Bottom Line Analysis (Phase I) as the basis for evaluation of policy changes (Phase II).
OUTCOMES:
At the September 8, 2020 Study Session, Council was updated on the development of the triple bottom line analysis goals and evaluation criteria used to conduct the analysis on scenarios, including feedback from community engagement efforts.
The outcome of the February 9, 2021 Committee of the Whole will be to provide Council a brief overview of the TCD triple bottom line analysis in preparation for the March 9, 2021 Study Session.
The March 9, 2021 Study Session will review the results of the triple bottom line analysis. The desired outcome of this Study Session is approval from Council on the recommended scenario or combination of scenarios that should be selected to be the basis for policy evaluation and changes. This will conclude Phase I of this project. Council’s approval of the recommended scenario(s) will inform Phase II, where policy options will be weighed to address the tension points identified in the triple bottom line analysis. Phase III will be implementation of the policy changes.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Staff convened a stakeholder group to represent the social, economic, and environmental aspects of the Triple Bottom Line analysis. The stakeholder group provided input on the development of the Triple Bottom Line goals, scenarios, and evaluation criteria.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
o A stakeholder group participated in person (prior to covid-19 restrictions) and virtual meetings. This group was formed to represent community input and asked to make a time commitment to become educated on this complex issue.
o Let’s Connect was used to conduct surveys for the broader community and share information.
• Feedback Summary:
o Triple Bottom Line Analysis goals, scenarios, and evaluation criteria reflect stakeholder feedback as presented at the 9/8/2020 Study Session.
o Community engagement that occurred after the 9/8/2020 Study Session resulted in updates to the parking ratios for two scenarios to reflect stakeholder feedback.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The total costs for Phase I of the Temporary Construction Dewatering Policy Analysis is $90,000.
$80,000 of this was spent on project work in 2020. The remaining $10,000 to complete the project will come from 2021/2022 biennium operations budget. Phase II and III will be completed with in-house staff.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000215
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
• Temporary Construction Dewatering can have impacts on water revenues due to increase in Cascade Water Alliance purchases to supplement loss of well production due to quality impacts.
• Phase II and III may require additional resources to conduct stakeholder involvement.
Funding source(s):
Water Utility
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/14/2020 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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7/14/2020 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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9/8/2020 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/9/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
Staff is coordinating with the Comprehensive Plan update effort. Policy evaluation based on the results of Phase I will inform the Comprehensive Plan update. Delays in moving forward with this project may impact Comprehensive Plan data submittal as well as prolong tensions between compact development and water management policies.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Tensions between new compact development patterns and water management policies will continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
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