Title
Approval of 2023 Advisory Committee Work Plans
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the 2023 advisory committee work plans as submitted, with the understanding that priorities may change during the year and activities/timelines are dependent on available staff and committee time and resources.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2023 advisory committee, boards, and commission work plans as recommended by the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommended advisory committee work plans.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meets annually with the chairs of the City’s advisory committees to discuss committee work plans and emerging issues; to check in on the wellbeing of the boards and commissions; and to receive updates on the work of the advisory committees.
Community Livability and Public Safety Committee members reviewed the plans and met with advisory committee chairs on March 22, 2023. Since the March 22 meeting, the Heritage Commission has updated its work plan to include specific dates for its work around the LoveOly event. The updated version of the Heritage Commission work plan is attached.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
Because Council-appoint boards and commissions offer a ready opportunity to reduce disparities in participation by marginalized communities in the City’s processes and decisions, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee has been intentional about working to increase the racial, age and socio-economic diversity among the community volunteers who make up these advisory committees.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Advisory committees are a structured way for community members to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group. Their primary purpose is to provide judicious advice, from the perspective of community members to the Olympia City Council.
Financial Impact:
If applicable, listed on individual plans.
Options:
1. Approve the plans as recommended.
2. Approve the plans with Council amendments.
3. Do not approve the plans and send back to the respective committee/commission for revisions indicated.
Attachments:
2023 Arts Commission Work Plan
2023 Arts Municipal Art Plan
2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
2023 Design Review Board Work Plan
2023 Heritage Commission Work Plan, Updated
2023 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Work Plan
2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
2023 Social Justice & Equity Commission Work Plan
2023-2023 Utility Advisory Committee Work Plan