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Regional Agenda The following principles are required to be successful in the regional arena and will guide City work efforts: Regional Cooperation Speaking with One Voice Flexibility Discretion to Negotiate City interests in the regional arena are categorized in the following broad areas: Transportation Growth Environment Public Safety and Welfare Council Adopted Policies, Interest Statements and Agreements will guide and direct the City in its regional work efforts. Redmond in the RegionC To Advance City Interests & Enhance City Involvement: City elected officials serving on regional and multi-jurisdictional committees will be briefed by staff as appropriate prior to meetings City elected officials serving on regional and multi-jurisdictional committees have agreed to provide regular updates at Council meetings Council will be provided opportunities to weigh in on a timely basis on emerging regional issues and the development of solutions to address these issues Important regional activities will be reported to Council via briefings, reports, e-mails and verbal updates from the Mayor and staff Regional Arena City interests, participation and leadership in the regional arena covers a wide spectrum of issues and forums City regional work efforts include: Partnerships among jurisdictions for the efficient delivery of services Collaboration on issues of mutual interest Participation and leadership in regional and multi-jurisdictional committees and work efforts The City is well served by working together with other jurisdictions, as many City interests extend beyond city boundaries City interests may be advanced strategically in the regional arena Regional cooperation provides opportunities to address City interests and influence the future of the region Council, Mayor and staff advocacy at the regional level are all necessary for the City to be successful in advancing City interests and shaping the future of the region City involvement in regional affairs provides opportunities to make a positive difference in the health and future of the region February 16, 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary of Adopted Policy Provide choices which effectively move people, goods and services in, around and out of the City Develop an effective multi-modal transportation system Encourage energy efficient and environmentally friendly transportation systems Maintain current and implement new infrastructure to keep pace with growth Seek diverse revenue streams to finance capital facility projects, including private sector financing and construction of improvements Redmond in the RegionT Expand Regional High Capacity Transit (HCT) System PSRC 2040 Transportation Plan Update Tolling and Congestion Pricing SR 520 Bridge and Corridor Replacement Corridors of Regional Significance Eastside Rail Corridor Funding Mechanisms for Infrastructure Local and Regional Transit Services Eastside Bike Share Program Widen Sammamish River Trail Issues (such as) Council Direction Per Adopted Policy, Interest Statements and Agreements Redmond Comprehensive Plan Redmond Transportation Master Plan Redmond Capital Investment Strategy Redmond Central Connector (RCC) Master Plan Budgeting by Priorities, Final Priority Statements City of Redmond Legislative Agenda Regional High Capacity Transit System, City and Eastside Interests SR 520 Bridge and Corridor Replacement, City and Eastside Interests Eastside Rail Corridor Easement Agreements Transit Agreements with King County Metro February 16, 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary of Adopted Policy Focus most new growth in two urban centers, Downtown and Overlake Support a variety of businesses, services, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, while preserving and enhancing rural and resource areas Retain and enhance Redmond’s distinctive character and high quality of life Balance job and housing growth, with a diversity of housing choices and housing available for all income levels Ensure adequate zoning capacity, as well as all necessary infrastructure to support zoned capacity of the city Growth should pay for the costs associated with growth Create a durable, well planned, designed, and built, sustainable community Redmond in the RegionG Growth Management Countywide Planning Policies PSRC Regional Economic Strategy PSRC Centers Framework Update Growing Transit Communities Strategies, Implementation Affordable Housing Tools and Funding Transit Oriented Development Initiatives Issues (such as) Council Direction Per Adopted Policy, Interest Statements and Agreements Redmond Comprehensive Plan Redmond Zoning Code Redmond Capital Investment Strategy City of Redmond Legislative Agenda Budgeting by Priorities, Final Priority Statements Countywide Planning Policies Growing Transit Communities Compact Development Agreements with Microsoft Capstone Development Agreement February 16, 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary of Adopted Policy Live, work and play in a clean and green environment Protect the interests of our citizens, businesses and rate payers Foster community stewardship Base decisions on best available science and address the source of the problem; monitor progress; and adapt approach to enhance results Consider the impact on the environment in everything we do Preserve our current resources by avoiding negative environmental impacts Restore and enhance our environment Be innovative and consistent in our approach Look at the big picture and long-term Redmond in the RegionE Natural Resources Protection Salmon and WRIA 8 Activities Groundwater Drinking Water Reclaimed Water Wastewater Flooding Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development Solid Waste and Recycling Critical Areas, such as Steep Slopes, Wetlands and Buffers to these Areas Parks, Trails, Open Spaces, and Forested Areas Sustainability and Climate Change Issues (such as) Council Direction Per Adopted Policy, Interest Statements and Agreements Redmond Comprehensive Plan Redmond Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan Redmond Municipal Code Redmond Watershed Management Plan Redmond Climate Action Plan Budgeting by Priorities, Final Priority Statements Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 Agreement King County Groundwater Protection Agreement King County Solid Waste Agreement King County Wastewater Agreement King County – Cities Climate Collaboration Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) Agreement February 16, 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary of Adopted Policy Be safe where people live, learn, work and play Serve responsibly and be responsive to residents and businesses Deliver high quality services Strengthen and enhance sense of community and connections with others An effective human services system is a crucial component of a healthy, sustainable community Cooperate with other governments and neighboring cities to efficiently deliver services and provide facilities Collaborate with other jurisdictions, agencies and organizations to provide a coordinated regional approach for meeting the various needs of Eastside communities Redmond in the RegionP Public Safety Emergency Preparedness/Response Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) Regional 911 System and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) Regional Animal Services Jail Services Court Services Human Services Mental Health and Drug Dependency Affordable Housing Homelessness Issues (such as) Council Direction Per Adopted Policy, Interest Statements and Agreements Redmond Comprehensive Plan Emergency Medical Services Agreement Zone 1 Fire Services Agreement Disaster Response Plan and Agreement Eastside Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA) Agreement Northeast King County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency Agreement Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network Agreement (PSERN) Jail Services Agreements Court Services Agreement Regional Animal Services Agreement All Home Strategic Plan A Regional Coalition for Housing Agreement Human Services Pooled Funding Agreement Community Development Block Grant Redmond Human Services Strategic Plan Update Budgeting by Priorities, Final Priority Statements February 16, 2016