TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Lisa Maher
Deputy Director
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)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
6/24/2025
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
Provide Direction
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