Advisory Body Annual Work Plans

At a glance

What: the annual work plans for the city's advisory commissions.
Where it stands: on September 15, 2026 the council approved the 2026-27 work plans for the Complete Streets, Environmental Quality, Finance and Audit, Housing, Library and Parks and Recreation commissions, 4-0-1 (Taylor absent), on a motion by Schmidt seconded by Wise.
Next: each commission carries out its plan; see Environmental Quality Commission 2026-2027 Work Plan and Community budget forum subcommittee.

August 25, 2026 report-outs: the Environmental Quality Commission (Chair Hill), the Finance and Audit Commission (Velagapudi), the Housing Commission (Chair Oursler) and the Library Commission (Vice Chair Crockett) each reviewed 2025-26 activity and previewed 2026-27 goals; council gave feedback on climate goals, investment policy, outreach and the Library of the Future.
September 15 (Staff Report 26-150-CC, presented by Deputy City Clerk Sandoval): council stressed clearly defined goals tied to council priorities, the Complete Streets Commission reviewing e-bike restrictions and downtown circulation, the Finance and Audit Commission coordinating a public budget forum, and collaboration between commissions.

Work plans for six advisory bodies approved, 4-0-1.

Annual report-outs from four commissions; discussion only.

Staff noted the commission's work plan was approved by City Council on September 15 without changes.