Redmond
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Parks & Trails Commission
The Commission reviewed a recommendation letter for the East Redmond Corridor workplan and discussed forming a new subcommittee. Members also prepared for upcoming Derby Days community engagement and discussed future topics like pickleball demand and park bathroom standards.
- East Redmond Corridor CIP budget request
- Expansion of Tree Giveaway program to 750 native trees
- Derby Days event preparation on July 25
- Recommendation letter for East Redmond Corridor sent to Mayor and City Council
Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission will hold a public meeting to review and discuss applications for funding from numerous local organizations. The main agenda item is a 95-minute application review session covering programs such as Family Support, WRAP, and Thriving Futures. The commission will also hear public comment and approve the previous meeting summary.
- Application reviews for 17 human services programs including 4 Tomorrow Life Services, Africans on the Eastside WRAP, and Centro Cultural Mexicano Thriving Futures
- Scheduled future reviews for Senior and Disability programs on July 13
- Ice breaker activity led by commissioner Sonya Lawson-Salmasi
- Commissioner and staff updates on human services issues
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive presentations on stormwater planning, water quality monitoring, and watershed restoration. They will also review the Youth Climate Action Fund, which provides $50,000 in microgrants for youth-led climate initiatives, and provide feedback on its design. Updates include the Ebike rebate program closing June 29 and committee restructuring.
- Stormwater Management Program Plan open for public comment
- Surface Water Monitoring Program – Year 1 results
- High School Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
- Youth Climate Action Fund: $50,000 in microgrants
- Redmond Ebike rebate application deadline June 29 at 12PM
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee received overviews of the Redmond Library Climate Action Group, the city's stormwater management and monitoring programs, and the new Youth Climate Action Fund. No formal actions or votes were taken.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on the 2026 annual code cleanup. They will also recommend which of five applications to include in the 2026-2027 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments and approve a draft report to the City Council.
- Public hearing on 2026 Annual Code Cleanup
- Recommendation on five Comprehensive Plan amendment applications for 2026-2027 docket
- Approval of draft report to City Council on the docket
- Opportunity for public comment on non-hearing items
- Approval of June 10 meeting minutes
Civil Service Commission
The Redmond Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from previous meetings, receive updates from the fire and police departments, and take action on several personnel eligibility lists including assistant fire marshal, entry-level firefighter, communications dispatcher, and property and evidence technician. The commission will also discuss and potentially vote on revised civil service rules.
- Approval of May 20 and June 5, 2026 meeting minutes
- Vote on Assistant Fire Marshal Re-Employment Eligibility List
- Vote on Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List
- Vote on Entry Communications Dispatcher and Property/Evidence Technician
- Discussion of Revised Civil Service Rules
Human Services Commission
The Commission is reviewing several service provider applications for medical, dental, and mental health programs. They are also seeking public input on proposed 2027 Community Development Block Grant allocations and discussing funds set aside for homelessness.
- Public comment on 2027 Community Development Block Grant (C DBG) allocations
- Application reviews for HealthPoint, ICHS, Washington Poison Center, Crisis Connections, and Porchlight Housing
- Discussion of Homeless/Housing Program Set Aside funds
The commission approved the June 1 meeting summary by acclamation. They reviewed Community Development Block Grant applications and a homeless/housing set-aside, but took no votes on funding. The meeting was primarily procedural with no substantive decisions.
- Approved June 1 meeting summary by acclamation
Redmond Arts & Culture Commission (RACC)
The Redmond Arts & Culture Commission will discuss and vote on approving selected temporary public artists and live mural painters for the September 17 Downtown Redmond Art Walk. They will also hear a briefing on the $4,500 Operating Support Grant for OneRedmond Foundation and review plans for a joint meeting with City Council and a recap of the Public Art Master Plan study session.
- Approve live mural painters: Darya Kreymer, Lalitha Bandaru, Lily Xie, Rohini Mathur
- Approve temporary artists: Bridget Beorse, Diana Xie, Garima Tripathi, Irena Kladova, Jacob Buys, Karen Woodburn, Sharon Swanson, Shubha Nambiar, Terri Muharsky
- Briefing on $4,500 operating support grant to OneRedmond Foundation
- Discuss joint meeting with City Council on September 22
- Recap of 2026 Public Art Master Plan study session
Planning Commission
The commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. A public hearing was held on the 2026-27 Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket, but a vote was deferred to the next meeting. A study session on the 2026 Annual Code Cleanup also concluded with no action, pending further notes.
- Approved June 10, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 27, 2026 meeting summary (unanimous)
- Deferred vote on 2026-27 Comprehensive Plan Docket to next meeting
- Took no action on 2026 Annual Code Cleanup; Issues Matrix to be prepared