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 |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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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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Planning and Community Development |
Odra Cárdenas |
Planner |
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Redmond 2050 Quarterly Update - Third Quarter 2022
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The purpose of the August 9, 2022, study session is to continue the Council’s discussion of the Redmond 2050 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the draft growth alternatives studied in it. The focus of discussion will be on the potential SE Redmond Industrial Growth Center and potential 90th Street & Willows Road Local Center, along with other discussion issues identified by Councilmembers as shown in Attachment A.
The complete DEIS and other environmental review materials can be found at <https://www.redmond.gov/1477/SEPA-Scoping>.
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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 ten years. For King County cities the periodic review must be completed by December 31, 2024.
• Council Request:
The City Council requested quarterly reports on project milestones, staff progress, and public involvement.
• Other Key Facts:
None.
OUTCOMES:
Council input on the development of a preferred alternative will: 1) inform the development of a final EIS (FEIS) for Redmond 2050, and 2) inform updates to Comprehensive Plan policies and Zoning Code regulations undertaken as part of Redmond 2050.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Previous and Current (Q2 2022)
• First drafts of Housing; Economic Vitality; Transportation; Urban Centers (Overlake only); and Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation (PARCC) policies
Planned (Q3 2022)
• DEIS and growth alternatives
• Phase 2 policy considerations
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach methods have included or will include:
• Redmond 2050 Website
• Let’s Connect questionnaires
• Press release
• Social media
• Short videos
• 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
• In-person, hybrid, and remote workshops and interviews
• Tabling at community events and around the community
• Translation of selected materials
• Community Advisory Committee input
• Technical 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 a consultant contract that the Council authorized with BERK for SEPA analysis and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment, totaling $445,000.
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, Washington State Department of Commerce grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Grant deliverables must be complete by June 30, 2023.
☐ 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 |
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2/15/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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5/3/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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5/10/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
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6/7/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
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7/19/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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7/26/2022 |
Study Session |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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9/20/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
All Phase I and Phase II updates to the Comprehensive Plan must be completed no later than
December 31, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Staff is not requesting action at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Council Questions and Input
Attachment B: Presentation Slides