Redmond council to vote on $971K Overlake bike-pedestrian project, other contracts
Redmond city officials this week will consider a nearly $1 million contract for a bicycle and pedestrian project in the Overlake area, the most notable item on a busy consent agenda. The July 7 City Council meeting is set to vote on a series of routine approvals, including a $971,278 consultant contract for the Overlake Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Project, a feasibility study for a new fire station, and adoption of the city’s long-term capital investment strategy.
Recent discussions
On June 23, two meetings were held but no formal votes were taken. The Committee of the Whole – Parks and Environmental Sustainability reviewed a memorandum of understanding with the Eastrail Regional Advisory Council and an overview of environmental sustainability partnerships. Members also discussed an update on TIS infrastructure and a grant threshold resolution.
Later that day, the City Council conducted a study session on a joint electric grid capacity study with Bellevue. Staff also presented proposed zoning code amendments governing temporary non-commercial signs. Council members discussed infrastructure planning and local signage regulations.
Upcoming decisions: July 7 City Council
The July 7 City Council meeting features a consent agenda with several notable items:
- **$971,278 consultant contract** for the Overlake Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Project.
- **$200,000 renewal** of on-call legal services with Baker, Sterchi, Cowden & Rice.
- **$125,000 feasibility study** for Fire Station 11 with TCA Architecture + Planning.
- **Acceptance of federal Safe Streets For All (SS4A) grant** funding.
- **Approval of Vision Blueprint 2050**, the city’s capital investment strategy.
The meeting also includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and an executive session on labor negotiations.
Other meetings this week
Also on July 7, the Committee of the Whole – Planning and Public Works will discuss several land use and infrastructure items: amendments to noise standards, a watermain extension on Willows Road (with a $264,000 funding increase), a contract with Coast to Coast Turf LLC for field replacements at Grass Lawn and Hartman Park, and an update on the 156th Avenue NE shared-use path design. The Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 meeting scheduled for that day has been canceled.
Looking ahead to July 14
The City Council will hold a study session on July 14 to review the 2026 Annual Community Survey results, the pavement management program update, a recreation program plan draft, and proposed initial code amendments for tenant protections.
On the same day, the Committee of the Whole – Finance, Administration, and Communications will vote on an ordinance adopting the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #7 and a pre-membership agreement to join the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. The committee will also receive updates on long-range financial strategy, the REDI program, and regional animal services licensing.
Coming up
- **July 7, 2026** – City Council (regular meeting, consent agenda and proclamations); Committee of the Whole – Planning and Public Works (discussion items).
- **July 14, 2026** – City Council (study session); Committee of the Whole – Finance, Administration, and Communications (budget adjustment and insurance authority vote).
Meeting times and locations are listed on the city’s official agenda page. All meetings are open to the public.
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