Title
Approval of the 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met on Wednesday, January 29th and unanimously approved the 2025 Work Plan and directed staff to forward it to the full Council for approval.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee discussed their 2025 Work Plan on January 29th based on the priorities identified at the Council retreat held on January 25.
Highlights of the 2025 work plan items include: the establishment of a Community Policing Board, interviewing and recommending a new Police Auditor, developing approaches to address experiences of discrimination, and an evaluation of Council appointed bodies.
The 2025 work plan allows time throughout the year to respond to emerging issues. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of every month starting at 5:30 pm.
Climate Analysis:
The Climate Analysis framework will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Finance Committee throughout the year.
Equity Analysis:
The Equity Analysis framework will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Finance Committee throughout the year.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Items on the Finance Committee work plan will be of interest to the community and Council-appointed advisory committees, commissions and boards.
Financial Impact:
Financial impacts will be discussed when the individual work plan items are presented to the Committee.
Options:
1. Move to approve the 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Work Plan.
2. Move to approve the 2025 Community Livability and Public Safety Work Plan based on feedback from City Council.
3. Do not approve the 2025 Work Plan and direct staff to meet with the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee to develop a revised work plan for further consideration.
Attachments:
2025 Community Livability & Public Safety Committee Work Plan