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Redmond unveils pilot clean-buildings incentive to help nonprofits meet state standards City staff outlined a new clean buildings incentive program that will provide technical assistance capped at $10,000 per building, prioritize nonprofits and affordable housing, and launch regionally with Issaquah and Bellevue; $80,000 in city funding will support the first-year pilot.

Redmond is launching a groundbreaking clean buildings incentive program aimed at helping nonprofits and affordable housing meet new state standards, with $80,000 in funding and expert technical assistance on the way!

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1 month ago

Redmond staff say Evans Creek relocation advancing despite permitting delays; resident urges PFAS testing Public Works Director Aaron Burt updated the council on the long‑running Evans Creek relocation project, saying permitting with King County and an operations/maintenance agreement remain outstanding; resident David Morton urged comprehensive PFAS testing at the DTG site before excavation; Burt said a nearby monitoring well has not detected PFAS and soil testing remains an option.

The Evans Creek relocation project is finally moving forward, but concerns over PFAS contamination and permitting hurdles could delay construction until 2027.

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1 month ago

Redmond outlines World Cup public‑safety, emergency plans: drones, staffing, human‑trafficking training and temporary alcohol permits Deputy Director Sarah P. Allen, Deputy Police Chief and Emergency Manager Nathan Hupp briefed council on World Cup planning: two months of staffing increases, drone use, an Everbridge keyword opt‑in for notifications, BEST human‑trafficking training, and the city's application under 'house bill 1515' for expanded alcohol service onto public right‑of‑way.

Redmond is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup with robust safety measures, including drone patrols and human trafficking training, ensuring a secure experience for all attendees.

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1 month ago

Redmond Planning Commission reviews business-improvement, fences and state‑law conformance packages; Feb. 25 hearing set Staff presented three code‑amendment packages — business improvements, fences, and legislative conformance to 2025 state laws — and outlined a public process with a Feb. 25 public hearing and March study session. Commissioners pressed staff on legacy nonconforming fences, barbed/razor wire near public spaces, co‑living rules and parking‑study standards.

The Redmond Planning Commission is taking bold steps to reshape business regulations and fence guidelines to meet new state laws, ensuring community safety and growth.

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1 month ago

Redmond presents refreshed outcome maps; council asks to add crisis-response and equity metrics City staff presented an updated outcomes-map that adds an emergency preparedness and recovery outcome and revised measures for public safety, transportation and housing. Council asked staff to add alternative crisis-response metrics, equity lenses for criminal-justice measures and clearer benchmarks ahead of departmental overviews in March.

Redmond is taking bold steps to enhance community safety and equity by updating its outcome maps and introducing new emergency preparedness measures!

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1 month ago

Redmond police describe first full-time drone first-responder program, cite rapid response and privacy limits Corporal Scott Scolleppi said Redmond operates the state's first full-time drone first-responder program; drones have thermal imaging, advanced cameras and "can arrive on scene in less than 90 seconds," and their use is restricted to emergency response to protect privacy.

Redmond is pioneering public safety with the state's first full-time drone first-responder program, capable of arriving on scene in under 90 seconds while prioritizing privacy.

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1 month ago

Resident urges PFAS testing at DTG site, warns of risks to Redmond aquifer At the Feb. 11 Planning Commission meeting, resident David Morton asked commissioners to advise council to require PFAS testing at the former DTG all‑wood recycling site before any ground disturbance, citing PFOS readings over EPA guidance in Wells 1 and 2 and the site's location in Redmond's Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA 1).

A Redmond resident warns that contaminated firefighting foam could be polluting the city's drinking water, urging urgent PFAS testing before any construction begins.

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1 month ago

Redmond boards and commissions outline 2026 work plans; city seeks applicants for vacancies Representatives from Redmond’s parks, arts, human services, library and planning commissions presented 2026 priorities to the City Council, including a March parks work-plan adoption, a human-services funding cycle (applications March 2–April 6), a library community publishing pilot and zoning-code reviews. Councilors urged more recruitment and cross-commission collaboration.

Redmond's boards and commissions are gearing up for an exciting 2026 with new projects in parks, arts, and community services, but they need your voice to shape the future!

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2 months ago

Education Hill neighbors press Redmond for clarity on short plat, warn of traffic and transparency issues Residents near 157th Avenue NE told council Feb. 3 that application materials for the Via (Veil) Short Plat are inconsistent (documents showing 4 homes vs. 16'24 units) and urged the city to be transparent about whether the street will be opened to through traffic, drainage impacts, tree removal, and cumulative neighborhood effects.

Residents of Education Hill are voicing their concerns over conflicting plans for a proposed short plat, fearing increased traffic and safety issues in their close-knit community.

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2 months ago

Redmond seeks $1.2 million design contract and $2.06 million funding increase for Viewpoint water‑main work Public Works requested committee approval to contract BHC for $1.2 million in design services for the Viewpoint AC water‑main replacement and to increase total project funding from $10,555,742 to $12,619,684 to combine water and stormwater work (replace ~6,000 ft of aging AC pipe and 1,400 ft of stormwater pipe).

Redmond is taking a bold step to revamp the aging water and stormwater systems in the Viewpoint neighborhood, requesting over $1.2 million for crucial design work and a significant funding boost to enhance community infrastructure.

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2 months ago

Evans Creek relocation delayed by complex King County permitting; staff estimate $1M per year in delay costs Public Works updated council on permitting challenges for the Evans Creek relocation project: staff are negotiating with King County about floodway mapping, bridge standards and sequencing; a Friday meeting aims to clarify permits, staff estimate roughly $1 million in cost increase per year of delay and expect construction in 2027 if permits are issued this spring.

The Evans Creek relocation project is facing a two-year delay due to complex permitting issues, costing the city an estimated $1 million annually, but hope remains for a summer bid and a 2027 construction start.

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2 months ago

Cascadia College president reports rising enrollment, strong retention and budget pressures Cascadia College President Dr. Eric Murray told Redmond's City Council Feb. 3 the college has three years of double-digit enrollment growth, high retention and closed equity gaps for students of color, but faces midyear budget challenges tied to declining international enrollments and state holdbacks.

Cascadia College is celebrating a remarkable 12% increase in enrollment and a stunning 98% retention rate, all while battling budget challenges and equity gaps.

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2 months ago

Staff briefs council on R22 consolidated land‑use proposal: up to 800 units at Microsoft Building 22 site Staff presented the R22 consolidated land‑use application for a master plan, development agreement and two site entitlements at 30501 52nd Avenue NE (Microsoft Building 22) proposing up to eight stories, up to 800 residential units and up to 8,000 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial; study‑session return set for Feb. 24 and public hearing/potential action on March 17.

A bold new proposal at Microsoft Building 22 could transform the area with up to 800 residential units and vibrant commercial space right by the light rail!

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2 months ago

State awards $8 million for Overlake bicycle and pedestrian project; council to add it to CIP Redmond staff told the Planning & Public Works committee that $8 million in Move Ahead Washington funds were awarded to an Overlake bicycle and pedestrian improvements project; $3 million is programmed for the 2027–2029 biennium and council approval is needed to swap the project into the CIP and remove the prior 148th Avenue Trail line item.

Redmond is set to transform Overlake with an $8 million state grant for exciting bicycle and pedestrian improvements!

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2 months ago

Redmond seeks $284,276 study to evaluate PFAS treatment at Wells 1 and 2 ahead of 2029 EPA MCLs Public Works asked the committee to approve a $284,276 consultant agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for feasibility and pre‑design work evaluating PFAS treatment options at Wells 1 and 2 so the city can meet anticipated EPA maximum contaminant level rules effective 2029.

Redmond is taking proactive steps to ensure clean water by investing $284,276 in a study for PFAS treatment at Wells 1 and 2, ahead of looming EPA regulations.

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2 months ago

Redmond Council adopts 2026 Transportation Master Plan and approves regional housing measures The Redmond City Council on Feb. 3 unanimously adopted the city's 2026 Transportation Master Plan as part of a consent agenda that also approved three housing-related resolutions supporting regional down-payment assistance and administration agreements.

Redmond City Council has unveiled an ambitious 2026 Transportation Master Plan aimed at creating a low-carbon, multimodal city while also boosting regional housing efforts.

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2 months ago

Q4 CIP report: teen center demolition, MOC rebuild validation and reservoir park overrun explained Capital staff reported 12 of 18 2025 CIP projects completed, previewed 2026 starts, described a likely full rebuild option for the MOC campus with a 2027 ground‑breaking target, and explained a roughly $300,000 cost increase on the Reservoir Park sports court/tank due to previously concealed slab deterioration.

Exciting updates on Redmond's future: the MOC campus rebuild is gearing up for a 2027 groundbreaking, and the old Firehouse Teen Center is set for demolition with a community celebration on the horizon!

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2 months ago

Redmond finance team unveils refreshed outcome maps; council asks for clearer targets and meta‑metrics Finance staff presented a refreshed set of budget outcome maps to align performance indicators, dashboard metrics and program measures with updated community values; council asked for clearer targets, more holistic environmental measures and simplified 'meta‑metrics' to help public communication.

Redmond's finance team is reimagining how community outcomes connect to the budget, pushing for clearer targets and environmental measures to reflect evolving needs.

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2 months ago

Redmond councilmember proposes resolution on ICE actions; council supports joint statement plus resolution development Council Member Forsyth introduced a policy proposal to reaffirm Redmond as a welcoming community and to document local law‑enforcement approaches to federal immigration enforcement; council signaled support for drafting a formal resolution plus a concise public joint statement and asked leadership to coordinate draft language and outreach.

Redmond's council is taking a bold step to clarify its stance on federal immigration enforcement, ensuring that local law enforcement practices reflect community values and needs.

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2 months ago

Redmond staff say Transportation Master Plan ready for council adoption after wayfinding tweaks Staff presented the final Transportation Master Plan, described 4,500+ community touchpoints and implementation priorities for 2026, and asked council for direction to adopt the TMP at the Feb. 3 consent agenda while agreeing to add higher‑level neighborhood wayfinding language per the planning commission’s recommendation.

Redmond's Transportation Master Plan is set for adoption on Feb. 3, incorporating community feedback to enhance safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

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2 months ago

Redmond staff brief council on Overlake Commons plan; public hearing set for April 7 City staff described a consolidated Overlake Commons master plan, development agreement and site plan entitlement proposing two 8‑story buildings with up to 830 units; staff said the proposal is vested to 2024 code and recommended approval with conditions and the council agreed to schedule a public hearing for April 7, 2026.

Redmond is gearing up for a transformative project with plans for two eight-story buildings bringing 830 new residential units, including affordable housing, right by the light rail—mark your calendars for the public hearing on April 7, 2026!

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3 months ago

Gun-range members urge Redmond to revise draft noise ordinance, warn hours limits could worsen noise Members of the Interlake Sporting Association and other residents urged the city to avoid strict operating-hour limits in a draft noise ordinance and instead pursue sound-abatement measures; a commenter read a sound consultant memo warning compressed hours could raise decibel peaks.

Residents warn that a proposed noise ordinance in Redmond could backfire, leading to louder neighborhoods instead of peace.

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3 months ago

Redmond council unanimously names Melissa Stewart president, Angie Nueva Camino vice president At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Redmond City Council unanimously elected Council member Melissa Stewart as council president and Angie Nueva Camino as vice president after brief nominations and statements of priorities; the council also rearranged seating and moved on to public comment.

Redmond City Council has made history by electing Melissa Stewart as council president and Angie Nueva Camino as vice president, promising a new era of transparency and community engagement!

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3 months ago

Planning commission studies rezoning of former Cadman Quarry parcel amid contamination and jobs concerns Staff recommended changing a 5.82‑acre Southeast Redmond parcel from business park to corridor/citywide mixed use; the commission heard applicant assurances about Ecology coordination and public concerns that residential conversion could trigger costlier cleanup and reduce employment land capacity.

The Redmond Planning Commission is grappling with a controversial rezoning proposal that could transform a contaminated former quarry into residential space, raising concerns about cleanup costs and job availability.

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3 months ago

Planning commission approves recommendation for 2025 Transportation Master Plan with user‑focused amendment on rail access The Planning Commission voted Dec. 17, 2025 to forward a recommendation approving the 2025 Transportation Master Plan with edits addressing e‑bike safety, targeted speed language, wayfinding to light rail for neighborhoods beyond walking distance, and other clarifications.

Redmond's Planning Commission just took a major step towards a more user-friendly transportation future with their approval of the 2025 Transportation Master Plan, focusing on better access to light rail for all residents!

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4 months ago

Redmond council votes 6–0 to rebuild Old Firehouse teen center at same site, prioritize music and teen design After months of community engagement and heated public comment, Redmond City Council approved rebuilding the Old Firehouse teen center on its existing site, prioritizing expedited construction and teen‑centered design including a music performance space and recording studio.

Redmond City Council has officially voted to rebuild the Old Firehouse teen center, ensuring a vibrant space for youth creativity with dedicated music facilities and an emphasis on teen voices in the design process.

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4 months ago

Residents press Redmond to end Flock camera contract; city to pursue legal review and security audit options Multiple residents and security researchers urged Redmond to cancel its contract with Flock automated license‑plate readers, citing reported vulnerabilities and potential misuse of data; council previously suspended the cameras and staff were directed to prepare a legal review of the contract.

Residents in Redmond are demanding the city sever ties with Flock Security over alarming vulnerabilities in automated license-plate reader cameras that could compromise their privacy and safety.

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4 months ago

Redmond previews integrated housing and human services framework and live dashboard City staff presented a four‑part housing and human services refresh tied to Redmond 2050, previewed a live dashboard (showing a dynamic 37,000 total units and >1,000 inclusionary/MFTE affordable units) and asked council for direction on priorities and next steps for budgeting and implementation.

Redmond is gearing up for a housing revolution with a bold new framework aimed at building, getting, and keeping people in homes—can this be the solution we've been waiting for?

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4 months ago

Redmond council pauses decision on Flock ALPR camera program, asks for legal briefing on contract options After receiving staff updates and audit findings, council asked for a legal review of the paused Flock automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) contract and discussed possible retention limits (staff said 10–12 days may be operationally feasible) and risks of contract termination tied to grant funding.

Redmond’s city council is at a crossroads, debating the fate of the controversial Flock automated license-plate reader program amid privacy concerns and potential legal pitfalls.

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4 months ago

Redmond finance director outlines mid‑biennium budget updates and introduces House Bill 2015 revenue option for criminal justice funding Finance Director Kelly Cochran reported on service‑enhancement hiring and spending status, described a potential funding package under House Bill 2015 that could generate roughly $5.5 million annually for criminal‑justice programs, and asked council whether to schedule a January public hearing while members requested more analysis and time to consider alternatives.

Redmond's Finance Director reveals a potential $5.5 million boost for criminal justice funding, but council members are weighing their options carefully.

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