Community Livability and Public Safety Committee

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Community Livability and Public Safety Information: 360.753.8499 Committee Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:30 PM Online and Via Phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lo2LW9F2RWK7RZgYhGHvHA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Payne called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. He noted the General Government Committee combined with the Ad Hoc Public Safety Committee to create the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. Chair Payne discussed the significance of the Committee and the work they will be taking on that is of importance to the community. He noted the Committee has a robust and ambitious work plan, and he looks forward to working with everyone. He also acknowledged the significance of having two members of color sitting on the Committee, noting they will be doing a lot of work, specifically around public safety and race relations. Chair Payne expressed pride in Olympia and honor in chairing the Committee at this particular time in this community's history. 2. ROLL CALL Present: 2 - Chair Dontae Payne and Committee member Yến Huỳnh Excused: 1 - Committee member Cheryl Selby 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE 6. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 6.A 22-0102 Approval of the 2022 Community Livability and Public Safety Committee Work Plan Assistant City Manager Debbie Sullivan presented a draft 2022 work plan for the Committee. Committee members discussed the work plan items and proposed changes and additions. Committee member Huỳnh moved, seconded by Chair Payne, to forward a City of Olympia Page 1 Community Livability and Public Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022 Safety Committee recommendation to the full Council for approval of the 2022 Work plan as discussed, acknowledging it is a fluid document. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 2 - Chair Payne and Committee member Huỳnh Excused: 1 - Committee member Selby 6.B 22-0095 Update on Advisory Committee Recruitment Process Strategic Communications Director Kellie Purce Braseth gave an update on the advisory committee recruitment process. The Committee discussed potentially adding another day of interviewing advisory committee applicants for the Social Justice and Equity Commission to accommodate interviewing applicants for the 11 positions, of which we received 39 applications. Committee members asked clarifying questions. The information was provided. 6.C 22-0096 Update on Stipends for Council-Appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions Ms. Purce Braseth gave history and provided an update regarding stipends for advisory boards, commissions and committees. Commitee members asked clarifying questions. The information was provided. 7. REPORTS AND UPDATES Chair Payne thanked everyone for their work for this first Community Livability and Public Safety Committee meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2