Local planning staff outlines $25,000 planning grant, schedules public hearings for anti-displacement plan

Planning staff told the governing body that a post-grant planning award of $25,000 will fund development of a residential anti-displacement work plan and that the funds will be split between the local college and the planning commission.

The plan is a planning grant, not a public‑facilities grant, so "there is no construction. Therefore, no potential for displacement," Planning staff said. The staff also said the grant funds would be used to implement the work plan and that additional funders are being sought to supplement the $25,000.

Planning staff described a three-part adoption process and public‑hearing schedule: the economic development component will have a hearing and adoption in June 2026, the transportation component in September 2026, and the environment component in December 2026. Drafts for each component, staff said, will be made available approximately one month before each hearing.

Public comment and follow-up questions occurred during the same agenda segment. A public commenter asked whether the county was holding public hearings on the plan; Planning staff confirmed the schedule and the draft availability timeline.

The discussion focused on the scope and timing of outreach and on clarifying that the current grant is for planning activities only. No formal motions or votes on adoption were recorded during this discussion.