Title
Meeting with Advisory Committee Representatives
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only.
City Manager Recommendation:
Gather advice from advisory committees about work plan format, committee recruitment, and Council/committee communication.
Report
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Committee representatives expected to be in attendance:
· Arts Commission - Trent Hart
· Anne Fritzel and Clark Gilman - Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
· Deb Ross - Heritage Commission
· Rob Ahlschwede - Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
· Judy Bardin - Planning Commission
· Barb Day - Utility Advisory Committee
Background and Analysis:
Before beginning 2014 committee recruitment and work plan development, General Government Committee wished to meet with advisory committee chairs / representatives about the following topics:
· Communication between Council and committees. Is it improved? Any suggestions?
· Committee Recruitment: Is it working for you to participate in the interviews? Any suggestions?
· Committee Work Plans: What suggestions do you have for the work plan format to better define those issues that:
- Will result in policy recommendations to the City Council.
- Are briefings with or recommendations to staff (no Council policy).
- Mandated by City ordinance or State law.
- Are volunteer support for City programs.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Options:
Discussion item.
Financial Impact:
None.