Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is a quasi-judicial committee that hears, develops, and recommends land use decisions to the City Council. This can include the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Planning Ordinances, Urban Growth Boundaries, and other planning issues such as Urban Renewal Applications.
Interested in Getting Involved?
Information and Applications can be downloaded online or obtained at City Hall.
Meetings
The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 180 NE 2nd St.
Meeting agendas and minutes are available online.
Duties of Membership
It is a quasi-judicial committee that makes land use decisions in the City and makes recommendations to the City Council. The Commission also hears and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding Urban Renewal Applications.
Committee Members
The Planning Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the City Council who serve staggered three-year terms running from April 1 through March 31.
| Position | Member Name | Term Expires |
| Position #1 | Annette Kirkpatrick | March 31, 2025 |
| Position #2 | Philip Hamm | March 31, 2025 |
| Position #3 | Ben Doherty | March 31, 2025 |
| Position #4 | Patrick Collins | March 31, 2026 |
| Position #5 | Christa Guerrero | March 31, 2026 |
| Position #6 | Dean Fialka, Chair | March 31, 2026 |
Position #7 |
VACANT |
March 31, 2027 |
| Position #8 | Margaret E. Saylor | March 31, 2027 |
| Position #9 | Derek Caplinger, Vice-Chair | March 31, 2027 |
Youth Advisor:
- Manuel Salazar
- Sarahi Gutierrez
- Catherine Doherty
City Representatives:
- Clinton Spencer, Planning Director
- Heather La Beau, Assistant Planner/Deputy City Recorder
