HomeMy WebLinkAbout4) Powerpoint--Process Improvements--PC & Board Retreat 8-14-2026Planning Commission &
Board Retreat 8-14-2026
Finalization of process improvement items
Document: “Process Improvements Summary
from 8-14-26 Annual Planning Retreat”
1.Retreat planning between PC and Board needs additional coordination to be on
same page. Board availability changed and affected the proposed agenda for the
group.
Process Improvements:
a.When initiating retreat planning, PC chair & DCD coordinate with Board
more closely about content and expectations such as agenda time.
b.Consider a Board presentation to the group to share their perspectives on
the year.
2.PC process and Board process: participants expressed desire for more collaboration—
consider additional joint meetings.
Process Improvements:
a.There are two opportunities for PC & Board to have joint meetings on annual CP/UDC
amendment proposals: Setting the annual docket, JCC 18.45.060(2); and joint hearing,
JCC 18.45.080(2)(a). We could consider one or both opportunities.
b.Other ways to communicate and collaborate could include more regular email report-
outs to Board on community planning work accomplished and upcoming needs.
c.Invite Board to selected PC meetings (e.g., quarterly)—as a special meeting—or rotate
through Board members with individual invitations.
3.Keep lines of communication open between PC and Board.
Process Improvements:(see #2 above)
4.Comprehensive plan update had good outreach and good planning work in response to
new state requirements.
Process Improvements:CP Outreach included meetings around the county and
integration of state funded community-based organization (CBO) outreach work. Future
outreach efforts can utilize these groups and draw upon periodic update experiences to
ensure a robust community review of planning proposals.
5.Short-Term Rental (STR) process went well, even with contentious issues.
Process Improvements:The PC balanced competing interests in the analysis and
recommendations. A review of the STR program was anticipated and monitoring is
built-in to the code, including number of units permitted, waiting list management, and
annual inspections and renewals for permittees. An evaluation of the overall STR
program is anticipated.
6.2025 Budget crisis was a surprise. Can the county provide 3 to 5-year
projections? Analyze what are our required services to provide. Collaborate
or leverage with other jurisdictions (interlocal agreements).
Process Improvements:Additional County work on budget and program
sustainability is anticipated.
7.Evaluate the STR program and if it should continue.
Process Improvements:(See #5) A short-term rental program summary is
forthcoming from DCD.
8.Funding questions:
a.What are sources of County income and how to maintain and monitor those
funds?
b.Address income-generating projects.
c.How is DCD funded?
Process Improvements:Additional County work on budget and program
sustainability is anticipated.
Document: “Community Development &
Planning Commission Goals”