Title
Preparations for the 2022 City Council Retreat
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss potential agenda items, location etc. for the 2021 City Council Retreat.
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 2022 Council retreat is currently scheduled for Friday, January 14, and Saturday January 15. General topics for the retreat normally include Council working relationships, goal setting, Council committee assignments, and other priority topics.
The retreat facilitator will interview Councilmembers in advance of the retreat to finalize the agenda.
Staff recommends the Committee discuss potential agenda items and consider the location, including the potential need to meet virtually. The Committee can then make a recommendation to City Council on a possible agenda items and location for the retreat. Last year’s retreat agenda is attached as a reference point.
Options:
1. Discuss proposed agenda items and location for the 2022 retreat.
2. Do not discuss proposed agenda items and location for the 2022 retreat.
Attachments:
2021 Retreat Agenda