City Council Committee of the Whole | September 8, 2026

The City of Redmond City Council Committee of the Whole met on September 8, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $97,585 annual contract with Genetech for physical access control system support, which offers improved service and cost savings compared to the previous contract. The council also reviewed a $318,500 sole-source consulting contract with Project CORE for a 20-week human resources assessment aimed at improving HR processes and payroll accuracy; however, council members expressed concerns about the sole-source procurement, scope clarity, and deliverables, leading to the decision to move this item to new business for further review. Additionally, the council discussed updates to the 2027 pay plan, including a 4.1% cost-of-living adjustment for all pay plans and classification band changes, with plans to revisit the item in future meetings. The mayor's salary adjustment was introduced with a recommendation for a 12% increase based on market comparables, but further discussion was deferred to a future meeting. Other agenda items included a housekeeping ordinance update related to gambling tax code and an update on the city's Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) program. Several motions to place items on consent for the September 15 meeting were approved, except for the HR consulting contract, which requires additional information before approval.