Title
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100. Articles I, III, V and IX, Chapter 18.76, and Section 18.12.050 Related to Community-Member Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100. Articles I, III, V and IX, Chapter 18.76, and Section 18.12.050 related to Community-Member Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve on first reading, and forward to second reading, an ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Chapter 2.100. Articles I, III, V and IX, Chapter 18.76, and Section 18.12.050 related to Community-Member Advisory Boards, Commissions and Committees
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
On May 14, 2025, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) discussed the effectiveness of City Council appointed advisory bodies in meeting the communication and community engagement goals for which they were created. Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan presented an extensive evaluation of the existing bodies that included analysis of advisory body works plans, referrals from Council, attendance and member survey results.
Following discussion of the results, CLPS directed staff to continue the evaluation process, and to bring back recommendations on possible changes for the Committee’s consideration.
In September 2025, the City contracted with Genevieve Canceko Chan to build upon the work previously completed by now retired Assistant City Manager Sullivan, supplementing it with additional stakeholder meetings, and further identifying systemic issues, barriers to participation, and common challenges for both staff ...
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