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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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