TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jill Smith |
Communications Manager |
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Executive |
Jason Brown |
Legislative Administrative Coordinator |
TITLE:
title
2023 City Council Outreach Activities
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Executive Department staff will present an overview of the City Council’s participation in Derby Days on July 15, and the new Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) on Aug. 17, as well as gain Council’s interest and direction around additional outreach activities. Councilmembers are asked to review the attachment and come prepared to share their preferences on the options provided.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Community outreach opportunities requested by City Council.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Councilmembers will:
- be informed on a draft plan and asked to provide feedback to staff for the Council Derby Days and Downtown Redmond Art Walk booth.
- be asked to commit to volunteer shifts at both events and sign up via email with staff.
- be asked to provide staff with preferences and clear direction on any additional outreach activities in 2023.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
June 13, 2023 - Discuss proposal and receive Council direction
July 15, 2023 - Derby Days
Aug. 17, 2023 - Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW)
Additional dates to be determined based on meeting discussion and direction
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Derby Days and the Downtown Redmond Art Walk will be heavily promoted via the City’s various communication channels. Councilmembers are encouraged to invite their networks to come see them at the Council booth.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$2500
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
100.14100.00490.51160
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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/15/2023 |
Special Meeting |
N/A |
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8/17/2023 |
Special Meeting |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
As Derby Days is July 15, any specific requests or direction from Council will need to be finalized at this meeting to incorporate prior to the event.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council chooses not to participate, staff will cancel plans for a Derby Days and Downtown Redmond Art Walk booth.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: 2023 City Council Outreach Activities