24 results for “municipal planning”
24 results for “municipal planning”
The Mayor requests Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Portland Design Commission: Hanifah Abioto to the City Arts position (5/1/26–4/30/30) and Tommy Solomon to the Landscape Architect position (12/1/26–11/30/30). The Design Commission provides expertise on urban design and architecture, applies design standards to the Design overlay zone, and hears land use applications for proposals within design districts. Abioto, co-owner of Studio Abioto and a Grants & Communications Coordinator at Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, brings experience in art curation and public projects including work on the North Portland Aquatic Center Art Plan.
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The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.
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The Stamford, Connecticut Board of Representatives scheduled FY 2026-2027 department budget presentations beginning March 5, 2026, with sessions covering capital budget overview, administration, operations, planning and management office, and various municipal departments including vehicle maintenance, solid waste, road maintenance, and traffic enforcement. The presentations were to be held at City Hall's Democratic Caucus Room or via remote access through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with Mayor Caroline Simmons leading the initial fiscal committee meeting and various department representatives presenting their respective budget allocations.
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The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on April 6, 2026, to discuss and hold a public hearing on Council Bill 121173, which proposes significant amendments to Seattle's land use and zoning regulations in Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The ordinance would modify the Official Land Use Map across numerous pages and amend or repeal several sections of the municipal code related to zoning regulations. The committee, with six of nine members present, conducted the public hearing across multiple sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:35 a.m. and continuing with recesses until at least 6:02 p.m.
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On April 6, 2026, the Seattle City Council's Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a public hearing with two sessions (9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to consider an ordinance relating to extensive amendments to Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code and the Official Land Use Map, involving zoning and land use regulations across numerous map pages and code sections. The meeting was open to public comment, with remote speakers accepted during Session I and in-person speakers during Session II, and the committee provided accessibility accommodations and language interpretation services upon request.
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The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.
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This agenda documents the sine die and reorganization meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council of East Newark, New Jersey, held on January 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM at 34 Sherman Avenue. The sine die portion approved payment of bills totaling $243,551.74 for the period through December 31, 2025, and approved meeting minutes from December 10 and December 29, 2025. The reorganization portion administered oaths of office to Councilmen Acacio De Oliveira, Raymand Graham, and Jeffrey Pinto, and adopted 16 resolutions including designating 2026 meeting dates, official newspapers and depositories, the 2026 cash management plan, temporary appropriations, council committee assignments, and approving appointments including Juan Barroso, Jr., as Fire Official/Inspector and Jeniffer Da Silva as Municipal Housing Liaison, along with authorization for a shared services vehicle maintenance agreement with Paramus and a lead service line replacement project change order.
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.
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