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2026-09-15 - City Council Business Meeting

Summary

National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

  • Mayor Birney read the proclamation; city staff members accepted and commented.

OneRedmond 2025 Annual Contract Report

  • Kristina Hudson, OneRedmond CEO, provided a presentation.

Public Hearing on 2027-2032 Capital Investment Program (CIP)

  • David Morton spoke on Evans Creek relocation project, groundwater PFAS contamination, and requested soil and groundwater testing prior to construction, urban forestry/tree planting program, and funding a City arborist.
  • Linda Seltzer spoke on deemphasizing funding to out-of-state consulting firms, paying for services for homeless individuals, and concerns about ride-share program skipping neighborhoods.
  • Steve Hitch spoke on bike safety improvements, rumble strips, Bel-Red bike lane barriers, and concrete barriers/traffic separation.
  • Kelly Refer spoke on transportation master plan, Bel-Red bike lane improvements, buffered protection, connectivity, active transportation safety program expansion, traffic calming, ADA transition plan, and system maintenance/preservation.
  • Approval of minutes from September 1 and September 8
  • Payroll and claims ($886,230.67)
  • AM No. 26-130: Confirmation of appointment of new board and commission members
  • AM No. 26-131: Approval of 2026 Community Stability Funding Recommendations Part 1 (5-0, Kritzer recused due to Hopelink Board conflict)
  • AM No. 26-132: Approval of 2026 Community Stability Funding Recommendations Part 2
  • AM No. 26-133: Final contract with Alpha Developer ($916,127) and acceptance of Fire Station 17 siding replacement
  • AM No. 26-134: Final contract with Integrity Energy Service and acceptance of Sustainability LED Lighting Retrofit
  • AM No. 26-135: Consultant agreement with Transpo Group (not to exceed $330,000) for ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
  • AM No. 26-136: Consultant agreement with Osborn Consulting ($317,859) for Wastewater Pipe Rehab 2 Project; increased total project funding by $1,501,346
  • AM No. 26-137: Annual Physical Access Control (Genetec) support contract ($97,585)
  • AM No. 26-138: 2026-27 Go Redmond King County Metro Contract Renewal
  • AM No. 26-139: Interlocal agreement for Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) 2026-27
  • AM No. 26-140: Ordinance 3268 updating RMC 9.30.060 (gambling activities tax language)
  • AM No. 26-141: Ordinance 3269 for 2026 Annual Code Cleanup (Title 21, Zoning Code)

Items from Audience

  • Jillian Wallace requested increased Human Services funding.
  • David Morton spoke on need for a City arborist, water management gaps, and groundwater concerns.
  • Solika Proctor raised concerns about noise from the pickleball court on the Municipal Campus.
  • Ikhtgar Egmail and Adam Elgazzar spoke about Alzheimer's issues in the community, prevention, and awareness.
  • Erin Hamilton spoke on suicide prevention month, co-responder program, and the MHP position.
  • Wolfe Adriatico spoke about teen engagement, listening sessions, and concerns about teens being heard.
  • Lauren Paulson raised concerns about brightness of LED lights and conflict handling.
  • Max Ruhlman spoke about deprioritizing recreation programs for marginalized groups.

Staff Report: Q2 2026 Financial Report

  • Kelley Cochran, Finance Director, provided a report.

Ombudsperson and Committee Reports

  • Councilmembers reported on resident contacts and committee activities.

New Business

  • AM No. 26-144: Approval of Consultant Services Contract for Human Resources Assessment (Lisa Maher, Assistant COO)

Executive Session

  • Potential Litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)) — 20 minutes
  • Minimum price for real estate sale/lease (RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)) — 15 minutes
  • Executive session held 10:20 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.; no action following.

Meeting adjourned 10:55 p.m.

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