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Council narrows safe‑parking pilot rules: micro‑shelter cap, neighbor notice, and review triggers agreed

3586888 · January 9, 2025
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Summary

The council discussed a proposed safe‑parking pilot and micro‑shelter provisions. Council agreed on a capped number of micro‑shelters per site, a finite review/sunset approach, adjacent‑property notice on private sites, city‑property council review, and a revocation/amendment authority with a 60‑day relocation window.

Redmond city staff and councilors spent extensive time discussing a proposed safe‑parking pilot that would allow supervised parking for people living in vehicles and limited micro‑shelter structures on temporary sites.

Linda (staff) walked the council through draft terms, including a trial period and site review requirements. Councilors asked whether the pilot should be a fixed 12‑month period or a 12‑month period that begins when individual sites become operational. Staff noted steps needed before use of certain public funds, permitting and shelter modification work.

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