Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Appointing Members to the Advisory Committee for the Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, Planning Manager
Brian Lockley, AICP, Interim Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Appoint members to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* In support of the 10-Year Comprehensive Plan Update, Staff recommends the creation of an Advisory Committee to support and champion the Update process.
* The Advisory Committee is intended to be a review, input and directional team that provides a community-based sounding board for the ideas and scenarios developed as part of the planning process.
* Based on nominations received from the Council, Staff recommends the individuals named on the attached exhibit (Advisory Committee Appointments), be appointed to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* At the February 23, 2015 City Council Work Session, Council discussed and considered the potential need for a 10-Year Update to the Comprehensive Plan. Following this supportive discussion by the Council, Staff moved forward with a competitive bid process and project approach for the Comprehensive Plan Update.
* On June 16, 2015 City Council approved a project scope and contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for professional services in support of the Comprehensive Plan Update initiative.
* A Comprehensive Plan is a statement of the community's vision for today and tomorrow. It represents the desires of the citizens and their goals for the community.
* A Comprehensive Plan focuses on outlining a physical plan and business plan for the city. It is typically comprised of a number of interrelated elements such as land use, transportation, utilities, public services, socio-economic, and ...
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