Title
2018 Work Program - Community Planning and Development
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the information. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to review the proposed Community Planning and Development (CPD) planning work program.
Staff Contact:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development (CPD), 360.753.8206
Presenter(s):
Leonard Bauer, 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 and a timeline is available on the City’s website (See attachment link - click on link at left-hand side of web page).
This briefing focuses on the work program for the Community Planning and Development (CPD) Planning Program. The Attached Planning Program document illustrates staffing levels, both for ongoing programs and ‘special projects.’ The latter are examples of planning projects to be accomplished in 2018 to implement the Comprehensive Plan and/or meet state or federal requirements.
The attached Planning Projects document shows timelines for all the specific CPD planning projects expected to be accomplished in 2018.
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.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
Support for the work program as described above is within the base budget of the Community Planning & Development Department.
Attachments:
Major City Planning Projects Timeline
2018 CPD Planning Program Staffing Levels
2018 CPD Planning Projects