Title
Approval of the Arts Commission Work Plan Update for City Council
Recommended Action
Move to develop and approve the Arts Commission work plan update for City Council.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Arts Commission work plan update for City Council.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
N/A
Background and Analysis:
Beginning in 2025, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee (CLPS) has taken on the process of evaluating the effectiveness of City Council appointed advisory bodies in meeting the communication and community engagement goals for which they were created.
One challenge identified through the evaluation process was effective two-way communication between advisory bodies, and the City Council. This need was also addressed at the June 24, 2026 CLPS meeting with advisory body chairs.
A solution proposed was an annual end of year update from advisory bodies to the Council on their work plan progress and to share the work they have completed, upcoming projects remaining in their current work plan cycles, and share emerging issues or community concerns related to their advisory body’s scope to help inform Council work plan discussions. A standard update form was developed for each advisory body to complete and submit to Council in December to inform their Council work plan discussions in January of the new year.
The purpose of this agenda item is for the Arts Commission to complete the Work Plan Update form and approve it to be forwarded to the City Council to inform their 2027 Council Work Plan discussions.
Climate Analysis:
This work plan update is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
The Arts Commission seeks out decision making by community members on public art decisions, whether through selected jury panels, the opportunity for public vote or public meetings.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
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