Title
Preparations for the 2021 City Council Retreat
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Consider a draft agenda and location for the 2021 City Council Retreat and consider the need and process for selecting a facilitator.
Report
Issue:
At the beginning of each calendar year, the Olympia City Council traditionally holds a retreat to develop understanding and agreement on plans, priorities, and protocols for successfully leading the City in the coming year.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, City Manager, Executive, 360.753.8447
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The 2021 Council retreat is currently is scheduled for Friday, January 8, and Saturday January 9. General topics for the retreat normally include Council working relationships, goal setting, Council committee assignments, and other priority topics.
When a retreat facilitator is involved, that person typically interviews Council members in advance of the retreat to finalize the agenda.
Staff recommends that the Committee discuss potential agenda items and consider a facilitator and locations, including the need to meet virtually. The Committee can then make a recommendation to City Council on a possible agenda, location and facilitator for the retreat. Last year’s retreat agenda is attached as a reference point.
Options:
1. Discuss proposed agenda items and location for the 2021 retreat.
2. Do not discuss proposed agenda items and location for the 2021 retreat.
Attachments:
2020 Council Retreat Agenda