Title
Approval of 2021 Advisory Committee Work Plans
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
General Government Committee recommends approval of the 2021 advisory committees and commissions work plans as submitted, with the understanding that priorities may change during the year and activities/timelines are dependent on available staff and committee time and resources.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the 2021 advisory committee and commission work plans as recommended by the General Government Committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommended advisory committee work plans.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Annually, most Council-appointed advisory boards and commissions prepare a work plan for Council review and approval. Past Councils have agreed that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee only needs to submit work plans if they propose activities that are different from their routine annual work.
In Spring 2020, the General Government Committee discussed the work of the Advisory Committees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enormous impact it is having and will have on our community and the work of the City going forward. General Government requested that the Advisory Committees reorganize their work plans on a three-tiered approach focused on the impact of coronavirus.
At the General Government Committee’s December 3, 2020, meeting, the Committee asked the Advisory Committees to organize their work plans around three tiers, still considering the impact of COVID-19, and also with an equity lense. As follows:
TIER ONE: Any new items that relate to the COVID-19 emergency.
TIER TWO: Any things currently on the work plan that support the City's recovery from the emergency.
TIER THREE: What items are critical to advancing Council priorities, particularly around social justice, and equity.
General Government Committee members reviewed the plans and met with advisory committee chairs on March 24, 2021.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the plans as recommended.
2. Approve the plans with Council amendments.
3. Do not approve the plans and send back to the respective committee/commission for revisions indicated.
Financial Impact:
If applicable, listed on individual plans.
Attachments:
2021 Arts Commission Work Plan
2021 Arts Municipal Art Plan
2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
2021 Design Review Board Work Plan
2021Heritage Commission Work Plan Cover Letter
2021 Heritage Commission Work Plan
2021 PBIA Work Plan
2021 Planning Commission Work Plan Cover Letter
2021 Planning Commission Work Plan
2021 Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Work Plan
2021 Utility Advisory Committee Work Plan