City Council and Other Commissions/Committees
In addition to extensive community outreach, the General Plan Team is also engaging various City bodies throughout the process.
Upcoming City Council Meetings
Public Draft General Plan Discussion: On May 13, 14, and 15, 2025, the General Plan team will present the Public Draft General Plan to City Council in a three-part series of special meetings.
Past City Council Meetings
Land Use Map Discussion: On March 18, 2025, the General Plan team was set to present the updated land use map to City Council. The presentation was moved to the March 25, 2025 meeting.
03/18 Staff Report
03/25 Staff Report
PowerPoint
03/18 Recording
03/25 RecordingGrowth Projections: On March 26, 2024, the General Plan team presented the preliminary growth projections to City Council.
Staff Report
PowerPoint
RecordingPreferred Land Use Map Discussion - Pierpont, Arundell & North Bank, Eastside, Victoria, SOAR: On October 23, 2023, the City Council continued their discussion on the Preferred Land Use Map at the October 9th City Council meeting. The City Council discussed the following areas: Pierpont, Arundell & North Bank, Eastside, Victoria, and SOAR.
Summary Table of Responses with Planning Commission Direction
Preferred Land Use Map Discussion - College, Johnson: On October 9, 2023, the City Council continued their discussion on the Preferred Land Use Map at the October 9th City Council meeting. The council discussed the College and Johnson areas. The City Council continued the discussion to the October 23rd City Council meeting.
Summary Table of Responses with Planning Commission Direction
Preferred Land Use Map Discussion - Midtown, Five Points/Pacific View Mall: On September 25, 2023, the City Council discussed the Preferred Land Use Map at the September 25th City Council meeting and provided an endorsement of the preferred land uses for the Midtown and Five Points/Pacific View Mall areas. The City Council continued the discussion to the October 9th City Council meeting.
Summary Table of Responses with Planning Commission Direction
Preferred Land Use Map Discussion - Westside: On September 11, 2023, the City Council discussed the Preferred Land Use Map at the September 11th City Council meeting and provided an endorsement of the preferred land uses for the Westside area. The City Council continued the discussion to the September 25th City Council meeting.
Summary Table of Responses with Planning Commission Direction
General Plan Update Progress Report 3: In July 2022, the General Plan Team summarized progress made to-date on the General Plan and received endorsement from City Council on their approach to the land use alternatives process.
General Plan Update Progress Report 2: In March 2022, the General Plan Team summarized progress made to-date on the General Plan and received endorsement from City Council on the direction of the draft Vision.
Preliminary Draft Housing Element: In August 2021, the General Plan Team presented the preliminary draft Housing Element to City Council.
General Plan Update Progress Report 1: In April 2021, the General Plan Team reconvened with City Council to summarize progress made to-date and review upcoming meetings and milestones.
Study Session #1: In November 2020, the General Plan Team held a study session with City Council to present key information about the project and gather feedback on existing conditions.
Past Commissions and Committees Meetings
Planning Commission: On April 23, 2025, the General Plan Team presented the Public Draft General Plan to the Planning Commission. This meeting was part 1 of 2 set meetings for the Planning Commission to discuss the General Plan.
General Plan Update Progress Report: Between Spring and Summer 2021, the General Plan Team convened with relevant City commissions and committees to provide project updates. Specifically, the Team provided on overview of the General Plan Updates, summarized progress made to-date, and prompted additional feedback and additional topics or themes to explore in the process. The bodies engaged included:
Planning Commission
Water Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Arts and Culture Commission
Economic Development Committee
Historic Preservation Committee
Planning Commission: On August 22 and 23 2023, the General Plan Team presented the draft land use designations and preferred land use map to Planning Commission. The Planning Commission’s recommendation on each of the Areas of Discussion will be discussed at a September 2023 City Council meeting.
Planning Commission: On March 12, 2021, the Planning Commission received an overview of the General Plan update process and provided input on the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the City for the next 25 years.
YouTube Recording
