Title
Approval of the 2025 Advisory Committee Work Plans
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the 2025 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 2025 advisory committee, boards, and commissions work plans as recommended by the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the 2025 advisory committee, boards, and commissions work plans as recommended by the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee.
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 annually reviews the work plans of Council-appointed advisory committees, board and commission and then forwards the Committee's approval recommendations to the full City Council. At its April 16, 2025 Special Meeting, the Committee reviewed and discussed work plans and accompanying materials from eight of the 12 advisory bodies.
Because of the nature of their work, the following committees do not operate from annual work plans: Design Review Board, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Use of Force Board. The Olympia Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee submits any work plans to the Olympia Metropolitan Park District Board.
Staff Liaisons from the eight advisory bodies attended the Special Meeting and were available to respond to any questions about the work plans from the members of the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
Because City Council-appoint boards and commissions offer a ready opportunity to red...
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