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Amy Kim, project manager, and Diana Brown, the city's owner's representative, told the council the project is moving from procurement into negotiation and is currently in the validation phase with the selected design‑build team. \"This project is using the progressive design build alternative delivery method,\" Kim said, explaining that the city and contractor will work together on design and cost alignment before establishing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

Staff explained key features of PDB: the city and a single team combine design and contractor expertise from day one, early procurement of long‑lead items is possible, phased construction can begin sooner, and the contract will include an \"off ramp\" that allows the city to terminate the PDB and revert to traditional procurement if parties cannot agree on a GMP. Diana Brown described the GMP budget as all‑inclusive of construction, design fees, preconstruction contractor fees, contractor risk contingency and owner soft costs, and said the validation phase contract under negotiation is expected to be about $3 million to $5 million.

Timeline and council engagement: Staff said they plan to return to council on Sept. 2 for a review of the design‑build contract and aim to seek council approval on Sept. 16. Brown told the council that GMP is often set near 85% design, and that establishing the GMP is a conversation balancing scope, cost and risk mitigation; council members asked questions about what to review during validation and about the likely schedule to GMP.

Why it matters: PDB can accelerate project delivery and give the city contractor expertise earlier in the design process but requires more contract amendments and frequent council touch points. Staff noted the contract’s off‑ramp is rarely used but is included to protect the city if parties cannot reach agreement on GMP.

No formal council vote occurred; staff requested feedback and described planned return dates for contract review and potential approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Redmond City Council, Business Meeting | July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the Redmond City Council on July 15 that the Municipal Operations Center campus redevelopment will use a progressive design‑build delivery, that a validation‑phase contract is under negotiation (estimated $3–5 million), and that staff plans to return to council in September for contract review and potential approval.","taxTitle","Redmond, King County, Washington","taxId",2615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170091,"Redmond reports quarter‑two CIP progress; Evans Creek permitting advances, some stormwater projects paused",774,2284000,3058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5&start=2284&end=3058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5/thumbnail_2284000.jpg","/articles/6170091/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Redmond-reports-quartertwo-CIP-progress-Evans-Creek-permitting-advances-some-stormwater-projects-paused","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170091-96b9e4767ff0cca59cfb88a2634143a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160527&Signature=BiJqQ5oKJNlOMBy-vxWe5O6ICSC53m8187hpY9Hf6kQlGohOzjBpBKONxmN4xXFm5ySTF2NpqZ7G-LSTbf0QU21BvPy~sVoW~TQl9lpNjS4y5vzcfhNFQBOJhyI-G3WbTx3IRMKy7O3LWWqOlwXYa314wVYD6kXvqeh3Xdw12PgOPN33KB3MIIVIT7KDgOSQMX5-Q6QKsDLyTYyu5L5RKkjV5o7zXxr4MJe2YtJYmVvQ8e-OsfQewVhKcr5htALwFYi7NVvF~Zj3uW5j60k~sOyWHA5Gjmu2ScSECb5Aa5aLNSlel5ECWQ~RYwsPYHCGHS2t~sTXY6r5YqF~KpnQQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works gave Redmond City Council a quarter‑two update on the city’s capital improvement program on July 15 and highlighted progress on several transportation, utility and facilities projects while noting delays and re‑prioritization for a subset of stormwater work.

Deputy Director Vangi Garcia introduced the report and Capital Construction staff summarized project portfolios. The presentation listed recently completed and near‑completion projects and said the team expects to complete 18 projects this year, with several additional completions reported by the next quarterly update.

Evans Creek: Steve Gibbs, capital construction staff, said regular meetings with King County have produced a schedule that could yield required county permits by September and that property‑rights paperwork is under way. \"Maybe over‑optimistic project manager is saying that this will be ready to start in January of '26,\" Gibbs said. He characterized the recent progress as a positive development after earlier delays.

Stormwater projects: Staff told council they paused a batch of stormwater pipe‑replacement projects so engineers could re‑evaluate the work after field verification identified that some pipes had been previously repaired or were in better condition than originally documented. One project used cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) methods; Public Works said national demand for CIPP contractors is high and that many specialty firms currently have long backlogs, which contributed to schedule risk. Staff said they may pursue a larger combined scope or partner with neighboring jurisdictions to create a project scale attractive to contractors.

Pavement management and other projects: The presentation noted the city is developing a pavement management plan and intends to bring a more detailed briefing in the fall (anticipated September–October public works committee/study session). Staff also highlighted upcoming work including sidewalk repairs, the shared‑use path along NE 40th Street (design to start soon and construction early next year), and the Redmond Central Connector phase ribbon cutting among other projects.

What happened at the meeting: Council asked follow‑up questions about the stormwater pauses and the Idlewood Park parking lot timeline. Staff explained some laterals had already been fixed and that limited contractor availability for CIPP work is constraining scheduling; staff said they will explore combining scopes with other cities to attract contractors and expedite work.

Clarifying details from testimony: Staff said combining phases of AC water main replacement may create time and cost savings. For the CIPP work, staff described that some vendors told them they are seeking projects of around 10,000 feet of pipe to justify deployment from the East Coast, which limited immediate contractor availability for the city's smaller scopes.

Next steps: Staff said they will return with more detailed pavement management information in the fall and will continue negotiations with King County and property‑rights work for Evans Creek with the aim of final permitting in September and construction start in early 2026 if permitting and rights are finalized.","Redmond Public Works reported on quarter‑two capital improvement program progress on July 15, saying Evans Creek permitting and property‑rights work are advancing toward a September permit target and a potential January 2026 start, while several stormwater projects were paused for re‑evaluation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170100,"Developer asks Redmond to docket rezone of Lehi site to allow housing, 10% required affordable units",135,537000,672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5&start=537&end=672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5/thumbnail_537000.jpg","/articles/6170100/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Developer-asks-Redmond-to-docket-rezone-of-Lehi-site-to-allow-housing-10-required-affordable-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170100-76e94271e8e390e9e8e590ef37440ace/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160527&Signature=QScQib81Armtk5Slc3sUH6iRMGL~NCsc11yfytlQIpv7jiLT-u~QkvU6BBwrqoLWTI-oT3BoTcTwSFP81UJ0uhkgXGeUIhe3W~BuYZL41Wiv62RrLpBrUzxddfKuifrzoc77MO~5ds-40NzvV5Rug3xGAMIgU9QAwG4ebsM6RiXCmU0lo9DbMeocIOGY64EHXB0yXs~jtbOfDMjdBcl9RsfS5X6iZY11F6cztvbcRDxUxzKk7c7FX8nj9~-q2EoOUkikZD19WaWdOnalf7EIptR2dVil2ir3HJ~gGY9g6T1bAHw5JfjqQznpih79lL1gA6yXBuohtnLyYqhapOlrGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbia Pacific Advisors asked the Redmond City Council during public comment on July 15 to docket a proposal to remove a split zoning designation on the company’s Lehi property so the entire parcel would be zoned Corridor Mixed Use, a change the developer said would allow residential uses that were recently removed from the Business Park zone.

Rebecca Bloom, chief investment officer for real estate equity at Columbia Pacific Advisors, told the council the site — described in testimony as the Redmond Lehi site at 6901 180th Avenue NE — is currently split between Corridor Mixed Use on the west and Business Park on the east. \"Docketing this request is a crucial step to bring an appropriately dense residential development to the site,\" Bloom said.

Bloom said the rezone to CMU would permit residential development and would require 10% of dwelling units built under the CMU zoning to be affordable. She also said staff determined the proposal meets the city's docketing criteria in a June 11 report to the planning commission and asked council to consider the request at next week's study session.

Why it matters: If the council dockets the map amendment and later approves a rezone, the property could be developed with denser residential uses adjacent to neighborhood assets Bloom cited, including Southeast Redmond Park and property owned by the Lake Washington School District. Bloom argued the change would further the city’s comprehensive‑plan goals of creating walkable neighborhoods and increasing housing supply.

What happened at the meeting: Bloom asked the council to place the proposal on the docket and said Columbia Pacific intends to file a formal letter before the study session. The city’s staff report was referenced as concluding the proposal satisfied docketing criteria; council did not take formal action on the request during the July 15 meeting.

Staff context and next steps: Bloom said the developer seeks that the council proactively docket the proposal, which under code the council may do. Docketing would place the amendment on the city’s review calendar; subsequent public hearings and land‑use review steps would follow if the council accepts the docket request. Bloom told council the alternative — denying docketing — could cause \"years long and unnecessary delay\" in bringing housing to Southeast Redmond.

Clarifying details from testimony: Bloom said the site is split zoned (CMU on the west, Business Park on the east), that recent state legislative changes removed residential uses from the BP zone, and that a rezone to CMU would trigger a 10% affordable housing requirement. She also said staff had reported the proposal meets docketing criteria in a June 11 planning commission packet.

No formal council action on docketing was taken at the July 15 meeting; Bloom said the applicant will submit a letter prior to the scheduled study session where the council may discuss the request.","Columbia Pacific Advisors asked the Redmond City Council during the public comment period on July 15 to docket a map amendment so its Lehi parcel can be rezoned to Corridor Mixed Use, a move the developer says would allow residential development and require 10% of new units to be affordable.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170082,"Resident proposes 'Smart Disposal' pilot to weigh curbside waste and tie fees to disposal amounts",179,1800000,1979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5&start=1800&end=1979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5/thumbnail_1800000.jpg","/articles/6170082/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Resident-proposes-Smart-Disposal-pilot-to-weigh-curbside-waste-and-tie-fees-to-disposal-amounts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170082-3c7bc3f90481a28514595549f74c510c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160527&Signature=cepOvILM9a-Rwf0lOm0GHzO5HayE1m3sc4i0wOceVcnTkDS06bgirhqLgD6mgS~~i5HI8qpP0M5et8Onf~yaN0~YF93ZXlzyy8A9kNKTOgjoyrOpPkBBZrnqnXwqAZCGieFmFKezc3wnwGZiT-w7JfjvieztKvudFiuSRezpLTRFWVHpyBttgV-7WT0cj2qkAy3BedG7VgiCEjpRvdZAYJ3c7ooddoyAR~5x2StpfThq-yH9b8Y5LR7nWD1lM6zbxCclqQBn5ONiUE-adkfzpB-JX7~30WTeSr8ebr2~VHkv0yJl~Vy4qfrT11wEcSX0UNUdlZwtt3HvGzbEjD-UPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Sammamish resident told the Redmond City Council on July 15 that Redmond should pilot a waste‑measurement program that weighs individual residential refuse at pickup to encourage diversion and align customer charges with actual disposal.

Paul Quinn, who identified himself as a Sammamish resident, told the council the city currently charges customers by container size rather than by weight and said that system \"is unfair\" because it does not let households reduce bills by diverting recyclables and compostables. He proposed a pilot called \"Smart Disposal\" to weigh containers at pickup, provide residents with personalized postcards showing landfill diversion rates and comparisons to the neighborhood, and promote reduction of disposal.

Quinn said a proof‑of‑concept study could be completed for about $50,000 and would demonstrate whether residential containers could be weighed accurately without adding work for haulers. \"What I recommend to you today is the city conduct a proof of concept study on the feasibility of smart disposal,\" Quinn said. He also said King County disposal charges transferred to cities are likely to increase and that metering would give residents a price signal similar to metered utilities.

What happened at the meeting: Quinn delivered handouts to council members and urged the city to pursue a pilot. Council did not take action on the suggestion during the July 15 meeting; staff follow‑up was not recorded in the public comment segment.

Clarifying details from testimony: Quinn said the pilot design includes in‑truck weighing and a postcard reporting system; he estimated a proof‑of‑concept cost of about $50,000 and said the system could operate without extra hauler driver tasks.

Next steps: Quinn asked council to support a feasibility study; no formal action or staff response was recorded during the meeting.","A Sammamish resident asked Redmond council to study a proof‑of‑concept weighing program (“Smart Disposal”) that would meter residential waste at pickup and issue residents postcards showing diversion rates; the speaker proposed a $50,000 pilot to test feasibility and accuracy.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170095,"Youth speakers, staff and volunteers press Redmond council over firehouse closure and teen center access",1507,685000,2192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5&start=685&end=2192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5398763-85f1338bdb0cfa2a0cbba25c8cc3acc5/thumbnail_685000.jpg","/articles/6170095/Redmond/King-County/Washington/Youth-speakers-staff-and-volunteers-press-Redmond-council-over-firehouse-closure-and-teen-center-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170095-4e7e21ccef46e186f39688e4bcc163b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160527&Signature=XS94lm97~QrODyF1k1hHG~EyY8Nv48~4aPmcC~KFMjIUQvsXlDXv5Odl7hpxIJiZ02ZmsVq88jdeluKQpHEyXt39Sc97CqxEU1tVsJFKKM~zMpqICk97fg9XpHUqnwT2BALMyoif6At-VqUFToBHAvpyF2reBKGpYGt6a-kD6cspWRZQR73t-lj-8Ft6MQDb2b0mZcuEH2-R3i~liDXUx8voNScfKcgp~QPHsQcnK7~fAF~LoX1eDSuf99iiPNQq0VleIwk5sBclpqG1LmHFxqgY6610tjxP69ldR8nWRmOVO1ZzJ-W00EfTr~MmRp~RKnZCyi9EPTs1y39hVjv2Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several teen participants, youth‑serving staff and community volunteers told the Redmond City Council on July 15 that the city’s closure of the longtime firehouse teen space and recent decisions about the site have left young people with fewer safe, accessible places to gather.

Wolf Adriatico, a frequent teen‑space speaker, described watching teens use the space and said the placement of furniture and limited access made them feel unheard: \"I just felt as I was watching them, like, my heart sank because I knew that it being there meant we weren't being listened to.\" He added that requests repeatedly to remove certain furniture have gone unmet.

Multiple commenters at the meeting linked the firehouse closure to broader concerns about loss of community cultural spaces. Chester Anderson described the firehouse as part of a local music and arts culture that he said is being lost and said the closure worsened feelings of disconnection among teens and volunteers. Several speakers connected the issue to teen mental health and asked the council to prioritize teen programming and restore trusted adult staff who youth identified as essential supports.

Teen leadership and staff praised a recently formed council subcommittee on teen services. Max Roman, who identified himself as a staff member, thanked council members Fields, Slahuddin and Anderson for creating the subcommittee and urged the council to move the subcommittee's work forward and hold listening sessions.

Noah Radford, an online commenter, asked the council to place public proclamations after items from the audience and urged the council to involve the teens and trusted adults — he named Jeff Hagen as an adult youth participants trust — when setting the firehouse’s future. \"Work with the teens,\" Radford said, adding that the formation of the subcommittee should include youth participants.

What happened at the meeting: Multiple speakers used the public comment period to press the council for more transparency and quicker action around teen programming and the former firehouse site. Speakers credited a council motion that created a subcommittee; public commenters asked for the subcommittee to include youth representatives and those directly affected.

Clarifying details from testimony: Speakers reported ongoing access and safety concerns at the teen space (described as poor circulation and limited air conditioning) and said some furniture placed in the building remained despite requests to remove it. Several speakers connected the closure to a city decision in March (as referenced by commenters) and said notice and communication to the community surrounding that closure were inadequate.

Next steps and context: Commenters asked the council to ensure the newly formed subcommittee holds listening sessions with teens and to consider placing trusted youth workers, including named adults, in future planning. The council acknowledged the public comments; no formal action resolving the facility’s status was taken at the July 15 meeting.","Multiple residents and youth representatives told Redmond City Council on July 15 that closures, limited access, and placement of furniture at the former firehouse site have reduced teen gathering space. Speakers praised a newly formed subcommittee and called for transparency about the closure and restoration of teen services.","actionData","errors"]

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Redmond outlines progressive design‑build schedule for municipal operations center; validation phase contract under negotiation

Redmond reports quarter‑two CIP progress; Evans Creek permitting advances, some stormwater projects paused

Developer asks Redmond to docket rezone of Lehi site to allow housing, 10% required affordable units

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Youth speakers, staff and volunteers press Redmond council over firehouse closure and teen center access