TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files, Chief Operating Officer |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
Deputy Director |
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Executive |
Kelly Schutz |
Communications Manager |
TITLE:
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Council Communications Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff will introduce the City’s new Communication Manager, Kelly Schutz, provide a brief overview of current Council communications efforts, provide additional recommendations, and seek feedback from Council on their communication needs for the remainder of the 2025-2026.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan and the 2025-2026 Budget
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Council funded and requested additional citywide and Council communications in the 2025-2026 budget.
• Other Key Facts:
N/a
OUTCOMES:
Councilmembers will have a full understanding of current Council communication efforts, processes and capacity of staff to support their needs, and hear staff recommendations for additional communication offerings.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/a
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
00000293 Citywide Communications
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/24/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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