TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Jessica Atlakson
Environmental Geologist
Public Works
Amanda Balzer
Science and Data Analytics Supervisor
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Redmond Municipal Code Section 13.25, Temporary Construction Dewatering
a. Ordinance No. 3093: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adding a New Section 13.25.045 to the Redmond Municipal Code Imposing Limits on Temporary Construction Dewatering within the City's Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The ordinance includes proposed amendments to RMC 13.25 (Temporary Construction Dewatering) for interim limitations on Temporary Construction Dewatering (TCD) as requested by Council during the
December 7, 2021 Staff Report.
? 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
* Required:
Redmond Municipal Code 13.25
* Council Request:
December 7, 2021 Council Staff Report
* Other Key Facts:
This project is being implemented in three phases:
* Phase I - Analyze and identify policy tension by conducting a triple bottom line analysis to determine the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of TCD in Redmond (completed).
* Phase II - Analyze policy options and determine path forward for irreconcilable tensions (completed).
* Phase III - Implement recommendations for policy and code amendments.
Phase II policy recommendations were presented at the December 7, 2021 Staff Report. The analysis identified the following policy adjustments to address the tension:
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