Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

Agenda

• 5aNomination and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

  Outcome: James Feather elected Chair (5:0); Kirsten Lockhart elected Vice-Chair (5:0).

  passedElection of James Feather as Chair of the Planning Commission.
  passedElection of Kirsten Lockhart as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission.
• 5bAppointments to Boards and Commissions

  Outcome: Chair Feather appointed as Planning Commission representative to the Board of Architectural Review (5:0); Mr. Rice reappointed as representative to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5:0).

  passedAppointment of Chair Feather as Planning Commission representative to the Board of Architectural Review.
  passedReappointment of Mr. Rice as Planning Commission representative to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• 5cReview of Planning Commission Bylaws

  Outcome: Bylaws adopted as provided in Attachment 1 of the staff memorandum dated January 12, 2026, approved 5:0. Discussion noted potential future clarifications regarding review of private streets and parcel-specific comprehensive plan recommendations.

  passedAdoption of Planning Commission bylaws as provided in Attachment 1 of the staff memorandum dated January 12, 2026.
• 5dReview of Remote Participation Policy

  Outcome: Remote Participation Policy adopted as provided in Attachment 1 of the staff memorandum dated January 12, 2026, approved 5:0. No changes were recommended by staff.

  passedAdoption of Planning Commission Remote Participation Policy as provided in Attachment 1 of the staff memorandum dated January 12, 2026.
• 8aContinued Discussion of the Proposed FY2027–FY2031 Capital Improvement Program

  Outcome: Work session discussion held. A public hearing on the CIP is scheduled for the January 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, with Planning Commission recommendations due to City Council by February 3, 2026.

• 9Staff Report

  Outcome: Staff provided updates on upcoming meetings and items, including: a January 13, 2026 City Council public hearing on the Fern Street Connector Project and consideration of additional funds and contract award for the George Snyder Trail; a January 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting featuring the CIP public hearing, Urban Forest Masterplan presentation, and Annual Report/Implementation Guide updates; and a February 9, 2026 joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority.