AGENDA DATE: 10/19/2022
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AC44: Draft Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Present the draft Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community, share a summary of Planning commission feedback for the draft Framework, and ask for Board feedback on the draft Framework
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Filardo, Rapp, Kanellopoulos
PRESENTER (S): Tori Kanellopoulos, Senior Planner II
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At its Work Session on September 27, 2022, the Planning Commission received an update of the AC44 Comprehensive Plan project. The project is in the final step of Phase 1, which is focused on a review of the growth management policy and building a Comprehensive Plan framework to guide upcoming phases.
At the Planning Commission Work Session, staff presented a draft Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community (Attachment A). The Framework was developed based on input from community members through Phase 1 engagement opportunities, guiding lenses of equity and climate action, Planning Commission input, a review of goals in the current Comprehensive Plan, and research of best practices. The Commission reviewed the draft Framework and provided feedback to staff. A summary of Planning Commission feedback may be found in Attachment D.
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: The draft Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community is intended to serve as a guide for future AC44 Phases that will focus on the development and/or refinement of policies as well as action steps for more specific plan topics such as land use, housing, transportation and resource protection. More information about the purpose, future ...
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