Title
Draft 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action
Move to approve the 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan
Report
Issue:
Adoption of the draft 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.753.8254
Presenter(s):
Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
Each year the Planning Commission develops an annual work plan that is reviewed by the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee and approved by the City Council. The work plan will be effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Items considered for inclusion can come from city staff or individual commissioners. A large portion of the work plan is driven by Community Planning and Economic Development work plan. Other items include those carried over from previous years or referred by City Council.
In developing its work plan, the Planning Commission is expected to consider the following:
• City Council established or adopted goals and priorities, including the Comprehensive Plan, annual Council goals, master plans, budget, etc.
• Resource availability - budget, staff support, and committee member time
• Departmental work priorities
• Commissioner knowledge, interest, and expertise
The adopted 2025-2026 Planning Commission Workplan is attached for reference. Also attached is a draft 2026-2027 plan. The Planning Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. The Committee will meet with all advisory committee officers, typically in March, to discuss their respective work plans before referring them to City Council for approval.
Climate Analysis:
The Commission’s Work Plan will not directly impact climate or greenhouse gas emissions. Items from the work plan that come to the Commission later in the year will include analysis of climate issues for the Commission to discuss and use in the development of its recommendations.
Equity Analysis:
The Commission’s Work Plan will not directly impact equity. Items from the work plan that come back to the Commission will include equity analysis for the Commission to discuss and use in the development of its recommendations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Much of the work of the Planning Commission is of interest to neighborhoods and community members. As projects move forward, the public will be notified and given opportunities to participate and comment.
Options:
1. Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan.
2. Recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan with revisions as proposed.
Financial Impact:
The Planning Commission is funded annually as part of the Community Planning & Economic Development budget.
Attachments:
Draft Proposed 2026-2027 Work Plan
2025-2026 OPC Work Plan