Redmond public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed the restart of the SchoolPool program for local elementary schools. Members proposed several community outreach events, including winter safety classes and tabling at Redmond Lights, which staff will develop into a formal proposal.
- Suggested adding a parent feedback mechanism to the SchoolPool website
- Proposed future events including coffee chats and maintenance classes
- Proposed a winter walking and wheeling gear open house at City Hall
- Agreed to volunteer for information tabling at Redmond Lights
Human Services Commission
The commission approved the August 14 meeting summary and updated a draft Request for Proposals to increase the maximum award to $30,000. Members also discussed a funding request from IACS and provided feedback on the city's comprehensive plan draft.
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting summary (universal acclamation)
- Increased maximum RFP award amount to $30,000
- Decided to keep RFP preference for organizations with budgets under $1 million
- Agreed to allow more than just the Chair and Vice Chair to present recommendations to Council in November
- Determined IACS funding request will be considered under the RFP rather than as an emergency request
Design Review Board
The Board recommended approval for the Modera BelRed project with specific compliance requirements. Discussions were held on two pre-application projects, one of which was tabled for further review at the next meeting.
- Recommended approval of LAND-2022-00272 (Modera BelRed) with exceptions for ADF 1 and 2 (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion of LAND-2023-00086 (16701 Cleveland Street) until the next meeting (unanimous)