Title
Increased Seasonal Cleaning in Downtown Olympia
Recommended Action
Move to approve the Clean and Safe Committee recommendation to fund additional seasonal cleaning services in the downtown core
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve funding for additional cleaning services in the downtown core during the holiday season
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow: Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development, City Work Phone: 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
N/A
Background and Analysis:
The PBIA’s Clean and Safe Committee recommended that the City contract with the Clean Team to provide extra hours of service during the holiday season in the retail core to maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere for downtown shoppers. Due to planned time off days by members of the team, it is unknown at this time whether or not additional services will be available for contract.
The Downtown Liaison has also reached out to Probation Services as an alternative provider who has expressed a willingness to help the board achieve its goals. Success with Probation Services will be determined by sufficient pre-planning activities with the Crew Lead which will be handled by the Downtown Liaison. Crew Lead Henry Gonzales has indicated that additional funds may not be necessary if sufficient time and direction is given to the crew to strategize their approach.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Downtown Olympia’s retailers and restaurants benefit from a clean and safe environment during the holiday shopping season.
Options:
1. Use additional funds to supplement Clean Team contract for additional cleaning hours in the downtown retail core during the holiday season
2. Use additional funds (if necessary) to supplement Probation Services for additional cleaning hours in the downtown retail core during the holiday season
3. Do nothing
Financial Impact:
Unknown