Title
Approval of Recommended Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the recommended appointments.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommended appointments to fill vacancies on Council appointed advisory bodies.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommended appointments to fill vacancies on Council appointed advisory bodies.
Staff Contact:
Stacey Ray, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8046
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
In October 2025 the City launched its annual recruitment to fill upcoming vacancies on the City's advisory bodies. The City received 62 applications for upcoming openings on the Arts Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cultural Access Program Advisory Board, Design Review Board, Heritage Commission, Olympia Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Utility Advisory Committee.
The Community Livability and Public Safety Council Committee (CLPS) is responsible for conducting interviews of prospective applicants to fill vacancies on City advisory boards. CLPS solicited input from the advisory boards on who to consider for interviews before selecting applicants to interview. On March 4, 2026, and March 5, 2026, the CLPS committee conducted interviews and finalized their recommendations for appointments. The list of recommended candidates for each advisory body is attached for approval by the full City Council.
One exception to this appointment process is the OMPD Advisory Committee. Members of this advisory body are appointed by current members of the OMPD Board, based on the recommendations from CLPS. Current OMPD Board members will vote to approve recommended appointments at their April 14, 2026, regular meeting....
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