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Council approves teen center rebuild

RedmondNov 18, 20252 min read

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Redmond City Council approved rebuilding the Old Firehouse Teen Center on the same site, after rejecting amendments that would have changed the project to a renovation or altered how the decision should be labeled.

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The Council voted to move ahead with rebuilding the Old Firehouse Teen Center at its current location. Two proposed changes failed, including one that would have changed the project to a renovation and another that would have tied the wording to the executive office’s decision. Residents can expect the city to continue planning for a rebuilt teen center, including space for music performance and recording.

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Approved AM No. 25-184 to rebuild the Teen Center on the same location, prioritize expedited construction, center teen voices in design, and include music performance space and a dedicated recording studio.
Rejected an amendment to renovate the Teen Center instead of rebuilding it, by a 2-4 vote.
Rejected an amendment to change the wording to 'renovate or rebuild based on the decision of the executive office,' by a 2-4 vote.
Approved the Consent Agenda without objection, including payroll, claims, and several interlocal or service agreements.

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Nov 18, 2025, 7:00 PMCity Hall: 15670 NE 85th St; Remote: Comcast Ch. 21/321, Ziply Ch. 34, Facebook (@CityofRedmond), Redmond.gov/rctvlive, or 510-335-7371completed

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AGENDA
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the City Council for a maximum of three minutes per person. Please use the speaker sign-up sheet located at the entry of the City Hall Council Chambers available from 6:30 - 7 p.m. on the day of the meeting. In the event of difficulty attending a meeting in person, please contact the City Clerk (cityclerk@redmond.gov) by 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting to provide written public comment (400-word limit - please label your comment as "Items from the Audience") or for the remote comment registration form.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes: November 3 and 12, 2025, Special Meetings (recordings are available at Redmond.gov/rctv)
Approval of Payroll/Direct Deposit and Claims Checks
Approval of the King County Cost Reimbursement Agreement for Monitoring and Verifying Registered Sex Offenders
Approval of an Amendment to the Operational Services Agreement between the City of Redmond and Wave Aquatics
Approval of the Indigency Screening Agreement Renewal
Approval of the 2025-2027 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Implementation Agreement
Award of a Business License Process, Policy and Compliance Evaluation and Recommendation Contract to Strategica, Inc., in the Amount of $150,000
Approval of Lease Amendment for Northwest Restaurants, Inc.
Approval of Lease with WSDOT for Trail Segment Connecting SR 202 and the Redmond Central Connector
Approval of Authorization to Execute Three Wireless Telecommunications Amendments for Novelty Hill, Fire Station 14, and Education Hill
Confirmation of Appointment of New Human Services Commission Member
Award of the Construction Contract with Earthworks Solutions, LLC of Auburn WA, and Approval of the Consultant Services Agreement Supplement 1 with Consor, Inc., for the Pavement Management - NE 24th Street (West Lake Sammamish Parkway to 172nd Avenue NE) Project
Approval of a Consultant Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $701,960, and Acceptance of the Department of Commerce Grant for the Idylwood Park Parking Lot Expansion and Frontage Improvements Project
Approval of the Final Contract with Active Construction Incorporated, in the Amount of $3,383,138, and Acceptance of Construction for the 156th Cycle Track Project
Adoption of a Resolution to Reject All Bids for Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Phase 2, Project No. 2408 a. Resolution No. 1613: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Rejecting All Bids Received by the City on the Wastewater Lift Station Equipment Upgrades, Phase 2, Project No. 2408
Adoption of a Resolution to Establish Additional Sewer Connection Charges for Redmond Town Center Area Sewer Improvements a. Resolution No. 1614: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Establishing the Amount of Sewer Additional Connection Charges for the Redmond Town Center Sewer System Improvement Area (Leary Way Basin)
Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Business License Fee for 2026 a. Ordinance No. 3233: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) Subsections 5.04.070.A, 5.04.080.A, and 5.04.080.F, Updating the Business License Fee as Required by RCW 35.90, Municipal Business Licensing; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the 2026 Property Tax Levy for General Operations a. Ordinance No. 3234: An Ordinance of the City Of Redmond, Washington, Levying Property Taxes for the City of Redmond for the Fiscal Year Commencing January 1, 2026, on All Property, Both Real and Personal, in Said City Which is Subject to Taxation for the Purpose of Paying Sufficient Revenue to Carry on General Operations, Recognize Voter Approved Levy Lid Lifts for Public Safety and Parks for the Ensuing Year as Required by Law; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Water and Wastewater Connection Charges, and Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Stormwater Capital Facilities Charges a. Resolution No. 1615: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Establishing New Connection Charge Rates b. Ordinance No. 3235: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Subsections 13.20.040, 13.20.045.B, and 13.20.047.B of the Redmond Municipal Code to Establish Stormwater Drainage Capital Facilities Charges
Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #4 a. Ordinance No. 3236: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, and 3229, by Making Adjustments to the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, in Exhibit 1, and Establishing a Business Technology Investment Program Fund
Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
HEARINGS AND REPORTS
Public Hearings
Reports
Staff Reports
Quarterly Overtime Report: January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Report
Adoption of Resolutions for the Personnel Manual Benefit Changes a. Resolution No. 1617: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending Sections 1.40, 7.20, 7.75, 9.30, 9.60, 9.70, 9.130, 9.140, and 10.20, and Establishing Sections 13.35 and 13.60 of the Redmond Personnel Manual b. Resolution No. 1618: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 1.40 for Future Changes to the Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan
Adoption of Ordinances Updating the 2026 Pay Plans a. Ordinance No. 3241: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Pay Plans “A” and “AF-S,” in Order to Set Salaries for Employees Covered by the AFSCME Bargaining Unit for the Year 2026; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date b. Ordinance No. 3242: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Pay Plan “EO” in Order to Set Salaries for Elected Officials for the Year 2026; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date c. Ordinance No. 3243: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the 2026 “P” Pay Plan for Employees Covered by the Teamsters Local Union No. 117 Representing Law Enforcement Officers
Ombudsperson Report
Committee Reports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Labor Negotiations [RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)] - 10 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
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Summary

Council approves teen center rebuild

RedmondNov 18, 20252 min read

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Projects mentioned

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Idylwood Park Parking Lot Expansion

Committees mentioned

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City Council

Topics discussed

EducationCommerce

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What this means

Key decisions

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Approved AM No. 25-184 to rebuild the Teen Center on the same location, prioritize expedited construction, center teen voices in design, and include music performance space and a dedicated recording studio.
Rejected an amendment to renovate the Teen Center instead of rebuilding it, by a 2-4 vote.
Rejected an amendment to change the wording to 'renovate or rebuild based on the decision of the executive office,' by a 2-4 vote.
Approved the Consent Agenda without objection, including payroll, claims, and several interlocal or service agreements.

Timeline & follow-ups

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Meeting information

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City Council

Nov 18, 2025, 7:00 PMCity Hall: 15670 NE 85th St; Remote: Comcast Ch. 21/321, Ziply Ch. 34, Facebook (@CityofRedmond), Redmond.gov/rctvlive, or 510-335-7371completed

Business Meeting

Agenda

Meetings can be attended in person, viewed live on RCTV (redmond.gov/rctvlive), Comcast Channel 21/321, Ziply Channel 34, Facebook/YouTube (@CityofRedmond), or listen live at 510-335-7371
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the City Council for a maximum of three minutes per person. Please use the speaker sign-up sheet located at the entry of the City Hall Council Chambers available from 6:30 - 7 p.m. on the day of the meeting. In the event of difficulty attending a meeting in person, please contact the City Clerk (cityclerk@redmond.gov) by 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting to provide written public comment (400-word limit - please label your comment as "Items from the Audience") or for the remote comment registration form.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes: November 3 and 12, 2025, Special Meetings (recordings are available at Redmond.gov/rctv)
Approval of Payroll/Direct Deposit and Claims Checks
Approval of the King County Cost Reimbursement Agreement for Monitoring and Verifying Registered Sex Offenders
Approval of an Amendment to the Operational Services Agreement between the City of Redmond and Wave Aquatics
Approval of the Indigency Screening Agreement Renewal
Approval of the 2025-2027 Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Implementation Agreement
Award of a Business License Process, Policy and Compliance Evaluation and Recommendation Contract to Strategica, Inc., in the Amount of $150,000
Approval of Lease Amendment for Northwest Restaurants, Inc.
Approval of Lease with WSDOT for Trail Segment Connecting SR 202 and the Redmond Central Connector
Approval of Authorization to Execute Three Wireless Telecommunications Amendments for Novelty Hill, Fire Station 14, and Education Hill
Confirmation of Appointment of New Human Services Commission Member
Award of the Construction Contract with Earthworks Solutions, LLC of Auburn WA, and Approval of the Consultant Services Agreement Supplement 1 with Consor, Inc., for the Pavement Management - NE 24th Street (West Lake Sammamish Parkway to 172nd Avenue NE) Project
Approval of a Consultant Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $701,960, and Acceptance of the Department of Commerce Grant for the Idylwood Park Parking Lot Expansion and Frontage Improvements Project
Approval of the Final Contract with Active Construction Incorporated, in the Amount of $3,383,138, and Acceptance of Construction for the 156th Cycle Track Project
Adoption of a Resolution to Reject All Bids for Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Phase 2, Project No. 2408 a. Resolution No. 1613: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Rejecting All Bids Received by the City on the Wastewater Lift Station Equipment Upgrades, Phase 2, Project No. 2408
Adoption of a Resolution to Establish Additional Sewer Connection Charges for Redmond Town Center Area Sewer Improvements a. Resolution No. 1614: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Establishing the Amount of Sewer Additional Connection Charges for the Redmond Town Center Sewer System Improvement Area (Leary Way Basin)
Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Business License Fee for 2026 a. Ordinance No. 3233: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) Subsections 5.04.070.A, 5.04.080.A, and 5.04.080.F, Updating the Business License Fee as Required by RCW 35.90, Municipal Business Licensing; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the 2026 Property Tax Levy for General Operations a. Ordinance No. 3234: An Ordinance of the City Of Redmond, Washington, Levying Property Taxes for the City of Redmond for the Fiscal Year Commencing January 1, 2026, on All Property, Both Real and Personal, in Said City Which is Subject to Taxation for the Purpose of Paying Sufficient Revenue to Carry on General Operations, Recognize Voter Approved Levy Lid Lifts for Public Safety and Parks for the Ensuing Year as Required by Law; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Water and Wastewater Connection Charges, and Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Stormwater Capital Facilities Charges a. Resolution No. 1615: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Establishing New Connection Charge Rates b. Ordinance No. 3235: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Subsections 13.20.040, 13.20.045.B, and 13.20.047.B of the Redmond Municipal Code to Establish Stormwater Drainage Capital Facilities Charges
Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #4 a. Ordinance No. 3236: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, and 3229, by Making Adjustments to the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, in Exhibit 1, and Establishing a Business Technology Investment Program Fund
Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
HEARINGS AND REPORTS
Public Hearings
Reports
Staff Reports
Quarterly Overtime Report: January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Report
Adoption of Resolutions for the Personnel Manual Benefit Changes a. Resolution No. 1617: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington Amending Sections 1.40, 7.20, 7.75, 9.30, 9.60, 9.70, 9.130, 9.140, and 10.20, and Establishing Sections 13.35 and 13.60 of the Redmond Personnel Manual b. Resolution No. 1618: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting City of Redmond Personnel Manual Section 1.40 for Future Changes to the Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan
Adoption of Ordinances Updating the 2026 Pay Plans a. Ordinance No. 3241: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Pay Plans “A” and “AF-S,” in Order to Set Salaries for Employees Covered by the AFSCME Bargaining Unit for the Year 2026; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date b. Ordinance No. 3242: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Pay Plan “EO” in Order to Set Salaries for Elected Officials for the Year 2026; Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date c. Ordinance No. 3243: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the 2026 “P” Pay Plan for Employees Covered by the Teamsters Local Union No. 117 Representing Law Enforcement Officers
Ombudsperson Report
Committee Reports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Labor Negotiations [RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)] - 10 minutes
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting videos are usually posted by 12 p.m. the day following the meeting at redmond.legistar.com, and can be viewed anytime on Facebook/YouTube (@CityofRedmond) and OnDemand at redmond.gov/OnDemand