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Planning and Zoning Commission work session on Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (March 19, 2026)

ColumbiaMar 19, 20263 min read

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Commission held a 5:30 PM work session focused on an update to the 2019 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP); commissioners provided feedback to staff and were briefed on a City/County Housing Study and an upcoming regular-agenda amendment to the definition of “family.”

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Agenda approved as presented (motion by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz).
Commission provided feedback on the draft CAAP update and was asked to send proposed changes directly to Lelande Rehard (Sustainability Office).
Staff noted the CAAP update will be presented to other boards and commissions before being forwarded to City Council; the Office of Sustainability will seek Council approval for a revision to how the CAAP implements its goals and objectives.
Legal counsel advised that amendments to the definition of “family” (on the Regular Agenda) should be applied consistently across the community and not segmented for a specific area.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.

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