Title
Draft 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion on the draft 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Development, 360.753.8254
Presenter(s):
Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & 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 Development (CPD) Department 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
At the meeting staff will provide an overview of the work plan process, CPD's 2026 work plan, and any direction provided by Council. As has been done in past years, staff will provide Commissioners a form for submitting proposals (attached).
The adopted 2025-2026 Planning Commission Workplan is attached for reference. Based on input from Commissioners, a draft 2026-2027 plan will be prepared and presented at a future meeting. 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 referrin...
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