Title
Community Planning and Development 2024 Planning Work Program
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the proposed 2024 Community Planning and Development (CPD) planning work program.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the proposed 2024 Community Planning and Development (CPD) planning work program.
Staff Contact:
Tim Smith, CPD Deputy Director, 360.570.3915
Presenter(s):
Tim Smith, CPD Deputy Director
Background and Analysis:
City staff reports annually to the Land Use and Environment Committee regarding planning work items for the upcoming year. Major City planning projects are conducted by multiple City departments.
This briefing focuses on the 2024 work program for the CPD Planning Program. Attachment 1 illustrates staffing levels, both for ongoing programs and long range planning projects. Attachment 2 shows the primary planning projects to be accomplished in 2024 to implement the Comprehensive Plan and/or meet state or federal requirements.
Climate Analysis:
The work plan will not directly impact climate or greenhouse gas emissions. Items from the work plan will include an analysis of climate issues.
Equity Analysis:
Items from the work plan will include an equity analysis in the development of recommendations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is generally strong community and neighborhood interest in City planning projects. Per Council direction, public participation plans are prepared and presented to the Council at the beginning of all major planning projects.
Financial Impact:
FTEs (full-time equivalent staff) to support ongoing programs and long range planning projects are in the Department's base budget. The City also received grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce to assist in supporting work on the Comprehensive Plan update and housing code changes.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing.
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