Title
Approval of the Social Justice & Equity Commission Work Plan Update for City Council
Recommended Action
Move to approve the Social Justice & Equity Commission work plan update for City Council.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Social Justice & Equity Commission work plan update for City Council.
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. Former 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
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 Social Justice & Equity Commission (SJEC) to complete the Work Plan Update form and approve it ...
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