TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Beckye Frey |
Principal Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Lauren Alpert |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Glenn Coil |
Senior Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Ian Lefcourte |
Senior Planner |
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Redmond 2050 Quarterly Update - First Quarter 2022
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Staff will provide a quarterly update on the Redmond 2050 periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan at the City Council’s February 15, 2022 business meeting. The main topic to be covered is a preview of the Redmond 2050 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS, including growth alternative report cards, will be published in early spring.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Redmond Transportation Master Plan, implementing functional and strategic plans, and Redmond Zoning Code.
• Required:
The Growth Management Act requires that Washington cities and counties periodically review and, if needed, revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations every eight years. For King County cities the periodic review must be completed by June 30, 2024, per WAC 365-196-610.
• Council Request:
The City Council requested quarterly reports on project milestones, staff progress, and public involvement.
• Other Key Facts:
None.
OUTCOMES:
The DEIS will provide information that will help the City choose a preferred growth alternative for Redmond 2050. It will include “report cards” for each growth alternative that was modeled with an evaluation of impacts to the natural and built environment, potential mitigation measures, and identification of unavoidable impacts.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Previous and Current (Q1 2022)
• Housing, Economic Vitality, Transportation, and Urban Centers (Overlake) first draft policy updates
Planned (Q2 2022)
• Housing, Economic Vitality, Transportation, and Urban Centers (Overlake) first draft policy updates (continued)
• Transportation Master Plan
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement and growth alternative report cards
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach methods have included or will include:
• Redmond 2050 Website
• Let’s Connect questionnaires
• Press release
• Social media
• Posters & yard signs
• Posters
• Utility Bill inserts
• Emails to City eNews, Redmond 2050, and Parks & Recreation lists
• Emails to partner organizations
• Stakeholder input
• Focus group meetings
• Boards & Commissions meetings
• Hybrid and remote workshops and interviews
• Tabling at community events and around the community
• Translation of selected materials
• Community Advisory Committee input
• Property owner notifications via mail (potential rezoning notice)
• Feedback Summary:
Summaries of specific engagement activities can be found online at Redmond.gov/1495/Engagement-Summaries <http://www.redmond.gov/1495/Engagement-Summaries>.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$4,535,222 is the total appropriation to the Community and Economic Development offer and is where most staff expenses related to Redmond 2050 are budgeted. A portion of this budget offer is for consultant contracts that the Council authorized with IBI Group for visioning ($190,000) and BERK for State Environmental Policy Act analysis ($290,000) and BERK for the Climate Vulnerability Assessment ($125,000).
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000250 Community and Economic Development
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
None
Funding source(s):
General 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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10/6/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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11/17/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/16/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/23/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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6/15/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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6/22/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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9/21/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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9/28/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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11/16/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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11/23/2021 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
All Phase I and Phase II updates to the Comprehensive Plan must be completed no later than June 30, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Staff is not requesting action at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Redmond 2050 Overview
Attachment B: Presentation Slides