TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Program Manager |
TITLE:
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Work Plan Adjustment for Climate Emergency Topic
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
During the September 7, 2021, Business Meeting, Council voted to add climate emergency as a standing agenda topic on the Public Safety Committee of the Whole meeting. Council raised two items for further discussion, including:
1. Structural changes necessary to add sustainability to the Public Safety Committee Work Plan. The current Work Plan is included as Attachment A. Any changes to the Work Plan through the remainder of the year must be approved by the Committee Chair and should be coordinated with the Chief of Police and Fire Chief. Committee structures, including naming and work plans, will be reevaluated and discussed at the October 12, 2021 Study Session.
2. Sustainability work plan topics to guide future agendas. A summary of topics discussed by Council is included in Attachment B. An overview of Environmental Sustainability Action Plan and Climate Emergency Declaration-related topics that will be covered during upcoming Study Sessions and Business meetings is also included for reference in Attachment B.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Public Safety Committee of the Whole Work Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
During the September 7, 2021, Council Business Meeting, Council voted to add climate emergency as a standing item on the Public Safety Committee of the Whole meeting agenda.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Per Council’s direction, climate emergency topics has been placed on the Public Safety Committee of the whole agenda for further discussion. Attachment B outlines potential topics that could be highlighted for Council consideration.
In October, staff will bring to the Council options for restructuring the Committees of the Whole and the pros and cons of each option as well as a recommendation and timeline for moving forward.
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:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
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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8/24/2021 |
Study Session |
N/A |
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9/7/2021 |
Business Meeting |
N/A |
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9/14/2021 |
Study Session |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/19/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety |
Provide Direction |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Public Safety Work Plan
Attachment B: Planned ESAP Updates and Possible Work Plan Topics