Title
Approval of an Ordinance Establishing a Youth Council and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a Committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve an Ordinance establishing a Youth Council and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Ordinance establishing a Youth Council and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis did not change from first to second reading.
In October 2023, the City Council approved the Research and Recommendations Report for standing up the Olympia Youth Council. The 2025 Youth Council members were appointed on October 29, 2024.
The Ordinance formally establishes and codifies the Youth Council in City of Olympia Municipal Code.
Climate Analysis:
This project is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Based on data from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's "Report Card", minority enrollment in Olympia's schools is at 40% and approximately 20% of students are economically disadvantaged. (This data does not include students who are not in traditional schools, like home school or G.E.D programs.) One of the main goals of a Youth Council is to engage and lift up voices and perspectives of people who are often excluded from decision making and lack access to power.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Youth in our community have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Financial Impact:
There is no specific financial impact to the passing of the Ordinance.
Options:
1. Move to approve an Ordinance establishing a Youth Council and Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100.
2. Do not move to approve an Ordinance est...
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