Title
Appointment of Olympia Metropolitan Park District Advisory Committee Member
Recommended Action:
Move to appoint Marcella Volpintesta to the Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee
Report
Issue:
Whether to appoint Marcella Volpintesta to the OMPD Advisory Committee.
Staff Contact:
Laura Keehan, Director of Parks Planning & Maintenance, 360.570.5855
Presenter(s):
Laura Keehan, Director of Parks Planning & Maintenance
Background and Analysis:
The Advisory Committee Charter, adopted by the OMPD Board on September 13, 2016, establishes that two members shall be recommended by the City's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC), and three members shall be recommended by the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) and appointed by the OMPD Board as community members-at-large. All committee members serve four-year terms.
Currently, one community member-at-large position is vacant. CLPS and the OMPD Advisory Committee Chair, James Reddick, interviewed two applicants for the position and recommend the appointment of Marcella Volpintesta.
Climate Analysis:
The Advisory Committee's role is to review compliance with funding levels as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Metropolitan Parks District. OMPD funding supports various projects and programs, many of which positively impact climate resilience. For example, full funding of the Park Stewardship Program promotes carbon sequestration and protects natural areas, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
The City values diverse representation on advisory bodies, as it helps ensure that decisions reflect the experiences and needs of the entire community. Offering stipends to committee members helps remove financial barriers to participation, fostering greater equity and inclusion in civic engagement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The YES Olympia Parks coalition was heavily involved in the formation of the Ol...
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