Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Sunsetting of Three Advisory Boards and Restructure of the Social Justice and Equity Commission
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends that the City Council move to approve a resolution authorizing the sunsetting of three advisory boards and restructure of the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a resolution authorizing the sunsetting of three advisory boards and restructure of the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing the sunsetting of three advisory boards and restructure of the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
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. Now retired 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 on previous work, incorporate additional stakeholder meetings, and further identify systemic issues, participation barriers, and common challenges experienced by both staff and community participants. The additional research included contacting other cities that had recently or were currently engaged in similar evalua...
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