AGENDA DATE: 1/19/2022
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Comprehensive Plan Working Group - Overview of Application & Selection Process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Information about the application, selection, and outreach approach for the Comprehensive Plan Working Group
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Filardo, Rapp, Falkenstein, Accardi
PRESENTER (S): Rachel Falkenstein, Planning Manager; Michaela Accardi, Senior Planner II
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On November 3, 2021, the Board adopted a Resolution of Intent to implement an innovative community engagement approach for the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Update that integrates the County's new 'Community' Value and centers equity in the engagement process (Attachment A). A key aspect of this engagement approach includes the formation of an approximately 8-12 member Working Group.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - to enhance the well-being and quality of life of all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: A team of staff from the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), Communications and Public Engagement (CAPE), the Climate Protection Program, and Long-Range Planning collaboratively developed this Working Group (Attachment B) based on best practices and the projects goals to:
1. Conduct outreach and collaborate with community members whose perspectives have not historically been well-represented in County processes (e.g., age, race, place, income, and other demographic factors are considered).
2. Develop and implement a transparent community engagement process.
3. Provide consistent and varied opportunities for community input throughout the update process.
Option A: Create a Working Group comprised of community members working as temporary project support
The Working Group's role will be to advise staff on Plan recommendatio...
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