Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.05 Related to the Independent Salary Commission
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee met on February 28 and directed staff to forward to the City Council updates to OMC Chapter 2.05 to address barriers to participating on the Independent Salary Commission.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading, an ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.05 related to the Independent Salary Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on second reading, an ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.05 related to the Independent Salary Commission.
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis have not changed from first to second reading.
This Ordinance was on the May 14, 2024 City Council agenda for consideration, but at the time the City Council postponed action on the item to consider whether or not the Ordinance reflect that an appointed salary commissioner should be a registered voter in Thurston County. The Ordinance has returned for City Council consideration, with the qualifications edited to remove the requirement that an appointee be an "elector of Thurston County.
In July 2017, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 7089, in accordance with RCW 35.21.015, creating an Independent Salary Commission to review and establish the salaries for all seven members of the Olympia City Council. The Independent Salary Commission serves a two year-term and is comprised of five residents appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council.
The City Council asked the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (Committee) to evaluate the Independent Salary Commission process, specifically to find opportunities to incorporate diversity, equity, and in...
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