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Redmond Council approves consent agenda, adopts Safer Streets plan; separate speed-camera proposal fails in split vote
Summary
On April 15 the Redmond City Council approved a consent agenda that included the Safer Streets Action Plan and two items read into the record; a separate motion on automated speed-enforcement measures failed after a split roll call; the council also authorized staff to send a federal letter protecting tax-exempt municipal bonds.
The Redmond City Council took several formal actions April 15 during its regular business meeting, approving most of the consent agenda, adopting a Safer Streets Action Plan and authorizing a council-level letter to federal lawmakers urging protection of tax-exempt municipal bonds. A separate proposal to implement automated speed-enforcement measures drew extended debate and failed on a split roll call.
Consent agenda and readings: The council approved the consent agenda (excluding one pulled item) by roll call. Among items acted on were adoption of the City of Redmond Safer Streets Action Plan and the reading into the record of Resolution No. 16-02 (notice of intent to designate residential target areas for an expanded multi-family property tax exemption program) and Ordinance No. 32-12 (amending Redmond Municipal Code chapter 2.36 regarding the city attorney). The consent vote on the package sans the pulled item passed 6–0.
Pulled item and speed-camera proposal: Councilmember Fields pulled item 3 for separate consideration. Councilmember Stewart moved item 3 (moved and seconded; motion text: “I move item number 3”), and Councilmember Nueva Camino seconded. After public comment and council discussion that raised equity, enforcement, fee structure and process concerns, the item failed on a split roll call — the council president stated the split vote meant the motion “dies.” Multiple council members said they supported limited school-zone cameras while opposing the full package as presented.
Vote to excuse absent member: The council voted to excuse Councilmember Salahuddin earlier in the meeting; the motion to excuse was moved by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Stewart. The clerk conducted a roll call; the chair announced, “And that passes 6 to 5 to 1,” as recorded in the minutes.
Federal letter on municipal bonds: Councilmember Stewart moved and Council President Kritzer seconded a motion for the council to sign a letter to federal committee leaders asking them to oppose removal or adjustment of the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. The council voted to send the letter on behalf of the council; the roll call passed 5–1.
Other formal actions and notes: The council moved and seconded the overall consent agenda earlier in the meeting. The meeting minutes show typical procedural motions (consent agenda, excused absence, roll-call votes). No new ordinances beyond those read into the record were introduced for separate debate during the session.
Ending: Several members said they would continue work on concerns raised during debate — notably community equity impacts, fee mitigation for low-income residents, a pending citywide speed study and additional study-session time — and that staff will return with more details as requested. The council also scheduled a study session on the Old Firehouse Teen Center for April 22, 2025, to address related community concerns.
