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 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Jeff Thompson |
Senior Engineer |
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Public Works |
Peter Holte |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Draft General Sewer Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City Wastewater Utility has completed a draft of the City of Redmond General Wastewater Plan <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17333/City-of-Redmond-General-Wastewater-Plan-Update-Feb-2021-Draft-PDF> Update. The draft plan ensures that the conveyance capacity of Redmond’s Wastewater Utility matches anticipated growth within the City. This is a functional plan, required by the Washington State Growth Management Act, and is based on the City’s current zoning allowances assuming built-out conditions.
Staff seeks Public Works and Planning Committee’s confirmation of the plan to bring this item to Council as a staff report at the July 20, 2021 Regular Business Meeting, and then back to Council on August 17, 2021 for approval.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
The Draft General Wastewater Plan Update supports 32 Comprehensive Policies. The most pertinent include:
o CF-1 Develop and regularly update functional plans that assess capital facility needs and strategies for addressing such needs. Provide opportunities for public involvement appropriate to the nature of the update. Use functional plans to guide the development of capital priorities and investment decisions within each of the following functional areas…Waste and sewer systems;
o UT-1 Ensure that adequate public utilities and facilities are planned for, located, extended, and sized consistent with the planned growth described in the Goals, Vision and Framework Policies; Annexation and Regional Planning; and Land Use Elements.
• Required:
The draft plan meets requirements in Washington State Growth Management Act [RCW 36.70A.70 (3)] relating to capitol facility planning efforts.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This plan ensures that the conveyance capacity of Redmond’s Wastewater Utility keeps pace with the City’s growth. The plan will be used by the City and developers to identify where pipes, pumps, and other wastewater infrastructure need to be extended or replaced.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
March 8 through April 2, 2021
• Outreach Methods and Results:
--Created a “Let’s Connect Redmond” webpage to solicit and gather input from stakeholders.
--Sent a targeted email using City’s GovDelivery System to 132 construction/development businesses that work in or near Redmond.
--Announced release of the draft plan using the City’s EnivroNews, newsletter. This was followed-up with 2 Facebook announcements space a week apart.
--Held three sets of “Office Hours” allowing stakeholders to directly contact the plan’s project manager.
--Held an on-line stakeholders meeting May 30, 2021.
• Feedback Summary:
We received no public comments on the draft plan. The GovDelivery Report indicates that the email was delivered, and that some of the stakeholders clicked on links to access on-line information about the plan. No contacts were made during office hours. Only two individuals attended the On-line stakeholder meeting; neither provided comments.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$515,000 for plan development
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
278-Wastewater Management
Budget Priority:
Health and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Wastewater Utility-Funds: 402 (Novelty Hill Wastewater Management Fund); 401 (City of Redmond Wastewater Fund)
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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/20/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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8/17/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Council adoption of the draft Wastewater Plan Update on August 17, 2021 will ensure it is adopted at the same time as other items in the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Lack of approval of this item will place the City in conflict with the Growth Management Act and potentially harm the City’s ability to supply wastewater conveyance in growing areas of the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Executive Summary for the Draft General Wastewater Plan Update