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Council approves Overlake land use and welcoming resolution

RedmondMar 17, 20262 min read

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Council approved the R22 Overlake consolidated land use application, including a master planned development, development agreement, site plan entitlements, and binding site plan, and also adopted a new Welcoming Resolution. The council additionally approved a consent agenda that included a $1.5 million state grant for an electric fire engine and a 2025-2026 budget adjustment.

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The biggest outcome was approval of the R22 Overlake development package, which moves forward a large land use project in the Overlake area. Council also adopted a Welcoming Resolution that expands Redmond’s commitment to community and the U.S. Constitution. In addition, council accepted a $1.5 million grant to help buy an electric fire engine and approved budget changes for the current two-year budget.

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Approved the consent agenda, including reappointments, the 8th amendment to the Council Rules of Procedure, a $1.5 million Washington State Department of Ecology grant for an electric fire engine, and several capital and contract actions.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3251 and Resolution No. 1625 approving the R22 Overlake consolidated land use application, master planned development, development agreement, phase 1 and phase 2 site plan entitlements, and binding site plan.
Adopted Ordinance No. 3250 making Budget Adjustment #5 to the 2025-2026 biennial budget.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 1623 and 1624 related to bond redemption and bond reimbursement.
Adopted Resolution No. 1626 expanding and implementing Redmond’s Welcoming Resolution.

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Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall: 15670 NE 85th St; Remote: Comcast Ch. 21/321, Ziply Ch. 34, Facebook (@CityofRedmond), Redmond.gov/rctvlive, or 510-335-7371completed

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AGENDA
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes: March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting and February 26, 2026, Special Meeting (recording for the regular meeting is available at Redmond.gov/rctv)
Approval of Payroll/Direct Deposit and Claims Checks
Approval of the Reappointment of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Members
Confirmation of Reappointments of Board and Commission Members
Approval of the 8th Amendment to the Council Rules of Procedure
Acceptance of a Washington State Department of Ecology Grant Award, in the Amount of $1,500,000, for the Purchase of an Electric Fire Engine
Approval of Final Contract with Active Construction Incorporated, in the Amount of $1,806,230.82, and Acceptance of Construction for the 10000 Avondale Erosion Control Project
Approval of the Final Contract with Rodarte Construction, Inc. of Auburn, WA, in the Amount of $899,199, and Acceptance of Construction for the Hardscape Project - Grass Lawn Park Parking Lot Project
Approval of a Consultant Agreement with OTAK, in the Amount of $207,958, for the Connection to King County Wastewater System - Avondale Way
Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Toole Design for Engineering Services for the 148th Ave Safety Corridor Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000
Approval of UKG Pro Extension, in the Amount of $225,000, for Additional Launch Support
Award of Construction Contract to Equity Builders, LLC., in the Amount of $2,009,390, and Approval of a Consultant Services Agreement Supplement 1 with BHC Consultants, in the Amount of $240,000, and Increase the Total Funding for the Wastewater Lift Station Equipment Upgrades Phase 2 Project
Adoption of an Ordinance for the 2025-2026 Budget Adjustment #5 a. Ordinance No. 3250: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Ordinance Nos. 3196, 3215, 3224, 3229, and 3236, by Making Adjustments to the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, in Exhibit 1
Adoption of a Capital Project Bond Debt Redemption Resolution a. Resolution No. 1623: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Calling Certain Outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for Redemption Prior to Maturity; and Approving Other Matters Related Thereto
Adoption of a Capital Project Bond Reimbursement Resolution a. Resolution No. 1624: A Resolution of the City of Redmond, Washington, Declaring Its Intent that Certain Capital Expenditures to be Made Shall be Reimbursed from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds or Other Obligations
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
HEARINGS AND REPORTS
Public Hearings
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Approval of the R22 Overlake Consolidated Land Use Application - Quasi-Judicial a. Ordinance No. 3251: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting the Technical Committee’s Recommendation to Approve the R22 Master Planned Development, Development Agreement, Phase 1 Site Plan Entitlement, Phase 2 Site Plan Entitlement, and Binding Site Plan (LAND-2025-00049, LAND-2025-00050, LAND-2025-00051, LAND-2025-00052, & LAND-2025-00091), and Establishing an Effective Date b. Resolution No. 1625: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Approving a Development Agreement for a Site Owned by American Capital Group Located at Parcel No. 0673100010
Reports
Staff Reports
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Report
Ombudsperson Report
Committee Reports
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of a Welcoming Resolution 1. Resolution No. 1626: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Protecting and Preserving the U.S. Constitution, Affirming Redmond As a Welcoming City for Our Immigrant Communities, and Proactive Protections of Civil Rights, Safety, and Well-Being
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Council approves Overlake land use and welcoming resolution

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