Title
Approval of the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee 2026 Work Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met on Wednesday, January 28 and unanimously approved the 2026 Work Plan and directed staff to forward to the full Council for approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2026 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2026 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Each year, all Council Committees develop an annual work plan which is forwarded to the full Council for approval. The Committee developed the work plan based on the priority items identified at the 2026 City Council retreat on January 10.
Highlights of the Committee’s 2026 work plan include: recruiting, interviewing, and recommending appointments to Council for advisory boards, committees, and commissions; discussing recommendations to enhance engagement with Council Appointed Advisory bodies, including the Parking & Business Improvement Area Board; and discussing pedestrian safety and potential tools to reduce speeding.
The 2026 work plan allows time throughout the year to respond to emerging issues. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month starting at 5:30 pm. However, additional meetings will be scheduled in March to interview candidates to fill vacancies on several Council advisory boards, committees, and commissions.
Climate Analysis:
The Climate Framework analysis will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Committee throughout the year.
Equity Analysis:
The Equity Framework analysis will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Committee throughout the year.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Items on the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee are of high interest to the community and Council-appointed advisory committees. These will be highlighted by staff when the work plan item is presented to the Committee.
Financial Impact:
Funding impacts will be discussed when the individual work plan items are presented to the Committee.
Options:
1. Move to approve the 2026 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan
2. Move to approve the 2026 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee, based on feedback from the City Council
3. Do not approve the 2026 Community Livability and reschedule for discussion at a future meeting.
Attachments:
Draft Work Plan