City Council Committee of the Whole | June 2, 2026

The City of Redmond's Planning and Public Works Committee met on June 2, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included acceptance of a $20,000 tourism and advertising grant from the Port of Seattle, with a $10,000 city match, aimed at increasing overnight stays by targeting out-of-state visitors through digital advertising campaigns. The committee also reviewed and planned to award a construction contract to Earthworks Solutions LLC for ADA curb ramp upgrades, increasing the project budget due to scope expansion and efficiency gains. Additionally, the city sought approval to accept a $970,000 state grant for replacing aging asbestos cement water mains, with a total project budget of $3.27 million, to improve water quality and infrastructure. The committee discussed awarding a $62,000,756 construction contract to NPM Construction for the Northeast 70th Shared Use Path project, along with a $47,156 consultant services agreement. Updates on the transition to Recology for waste management services were provided, including customer service and rate discussions. Finally, the committee reviewed a progressive design-build contract amendment with Lease Crutcher Lewis Washington LLC for the MOC campus redevelopment project, including early purchase of long-lead items and a projected budget increase of $25 million, with further amendments anticipated. Several policy and planning discussions also took place, including zoning code amendments for temporary non-commercial signs and the Safer Streets Redmond annual progress report, highlighting ongoing safety initiatives and future grant pursuits.