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Council approves housing, transportation, and public safety items

RedmondFeb 3, 20262 min read

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The Council unanimously approved a package of major actions, including $1,217,000 for affordable housing through ARCH, adoption of the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, a $1,244,413.75 consent agenda, and a contract extension for parking services worth $173,028.

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The Council approved several items that affect housing, streets, and city services. It allocated $1,217,000 to support affordable housing through ARCH and updated the city’s Transportation Master Plan, which guides future road, transit, and mobility projects. It also approved a $173,028 extension for parking services and accepted construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project. One public comment speaker was removed from participation in Council meetings and public comment periods for up to 180 days, and the motion passed 7-0.

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Approved $1,217,000 for affordable housing through ARCH
Adopted the 2026 Transportation Master Plan
Approved revisions to the House Key Plus ARCH down payment assistance program
Authorized Bellevue to administer certain ARCH housing project agreements
Approved a 6-month Diamond Parking contract extension for $173,028
Accepted construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project
Approved the consent agenda, including $1,244,413.75 in payroll and claims
Voted 7-0 to remove a public commenter from participation for up to 180 days

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Feb 3, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall: 15670 NE 85th St; Remote: Comcast Ch. 21/321, Ziply Ch. 34, Facebook (@CityofRedmond), Redmond.gov/rctvlive, or 510-335-7371scheduled

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AGENDA
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLAMATION: Black History Month
PRESENTATION: Cascadia’s State of the College
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: January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting, and January 20-22, 2026, Special Meetings (recording for the regular meeting is available at Redmond.gov/rctv)
Approval of Direct Deposit and Claims Checks
Approval of the 2026 Public Safety and Human Services Committee of the Whole Workplan
Approval of the 2026 Parks and Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Whole Workplan
Approval of Authorization for Acquisition of the Property Located at 18459 NE 76th St, Redmond, WA, from DCC Propane
Approval of the Acquisition of Cycle Track Property from Jefferson Overlake, LLC (Stream Project Overlake)
Approval of the Diamond Parking Six-Month Contract Extension in the Amount of $173,028
Approval of the Final Contract with Absher Construction Company and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center Project
Approval of the King County Independent Force Investigations Team (IFIT-KC) Interlocal Agreement Modification
Adoption of Three Resolutions Related to Provision of Affordable Housing a. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Allocation of $1,217,000 to A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) for the Development of Affordable Housing Resolution No. 1620: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the Duly-Appointed Administering Agency for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) to Execute all Documents Necessary to Enter into Agreements for the Funding of Affordable Housing Projects, as Recommended by the ARCH Executive Board, Utilizing Funds from the City’s Housing Trust Fund b. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Recommended Changes to the House Key Plus ARCH East King County Downpayment Program Resolution No. 1621: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Approving Revisions to the House Key Plus ARCH (East King County) Down Payment Assistance Program, Authorizing Execution of Related Agreements, and Ratifying Prior Actions Taken in Support of Said Program, all as Recommended by the Executive Board for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) c. Adopt a Resolution to Delegate Administrative Duties to Bellevue for the ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Financing Agreements that Pre-Date the 2010 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Amendment Resolution No. 1622: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the City of Bellevue to Administer Certain Housing Project Agreements on Behalf of the City of Redmond, Consistent with the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) .
Adoption of the Final Transportation Master Plan a. Ordinance No. 3249: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan by Repealing the 2013 Transportation Master Plan, Adopting the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, Amending the Transportation Element and Capital Facilities Elements, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
HEARINGS AND REPORTS
Public Hearings
Reports
Staff Reports
Ombudsperson Report
Committee Reports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Summary

Council approves housing, transportation, and public safety items

RedmondFeb 3, 20262 min read

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Committees mentioned

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City Council

Topics discussed

TransportationPublic SafetyCommerceHousing

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Key decisions

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Approved $1,217,000 for affordable housing through ARCH
Adopted the 2026 Transportation Master Plan
Approved revisions to the House Key Plus ARCH down payment assistance program
Authorized Bellevue to administer certain ARCH housing project agreements
Approved a 6-month Diamond Parking contract extension for $173,028
Accepted construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project
Approved the consent agenda, including $1,244,413.75 in payroll and claims
Voted 7-0 to remove a public commenter from participation for up to 180 days

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Meeting information

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City Council

Feb 3, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall: 15670 NE 85th St; Remote: Comcast Ch. 21/321, Ziply Ch. 34, Facebook (@CityofRedmond), Redmond.gov/rctvlive, or 510-335-7371scheduled

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
PROCLAMATION: Black History Month
PRESENTATION: Cascadia’s State of the College
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: January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting, and January 20-22, 2026, Special Meetings (recording for the regular meeting is available at Redmond.gov/rctv)
Approval of Direct Deposit and Claims Checks
Approval of the 2026 Public Safety and Human Services Committee of the Whole Workplan
Approval of the 2026 Parks and Environmental Sustainability Committee of the Whole Workplan
Approval of Authorization for Acquisition of the Property Located at 18459 NE 76th St, Redmond, WA, from DCC Propane
Approval of the Acquisition of Cycle Track Property from Jefferson Overlake, LLC (Stream Project Overlake)
Approval of the Diamond Parking Six-Month Contract Extension in the Amount of $173,028
Approval of the Final Contract with Absher Construction Company and Acceptance of Construction for the Redmond Senior & Community Center Project
Approval of the King County Independent Force Investigations Team (IFIT-KC) Interlocal Agreement Modification
Adoption of Three Resolutions Related to Provision of Affordable Housing a. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Allocation of $1,217,000 to A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) for the Development of Affordable Housing Resolution No. 1620: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the Duly-Appointed Administering Agency for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) to Execute all Documents Necessary to Enter into Agreements for the Funding of Affordable Housing Projects, as Recommended by the ARCH Executive Board, Utilizing Funds from the City’s Housing Trust Fund b. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Recommended Changes to the House Key Plus ARCH East King County Downpayment Program Resolution No. 1621: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Approving Revisions to the House Key Plus ARCH (East King County) Down Payment Assistance Program, Authorizing Execution of Related Agreements, and Ratifying Prior Actions Taken in Support of Said Program, all as Recommended by the Executive Board for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) c. Adopt a Resolution to Delegate Administrative Duties to Bellevue for the ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Financing Agreements that Pre-Date the 2010 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Amendment Resolution No. 1622: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the City of Bellevue to Administer Certain Housing Project Agreements on Behalf of the City of Redmond, Consistent with the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) .
Adoption of the Final Transportation Master Plan a. Ordinance No. 3249: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan by Repealing the 2013 Transportation Master Plan, Adopting the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, Amending the Transportation Element and Capital Facilities Elements, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
HEARINGS AND REPORTS
Public Hearings
Reports
Staff Reports
Ombudsperson Report
Committee Reports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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