Meeting Information
The public are welcome to attend in person, by telephone or online via Zoom.
Watch Online
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Listen by Telephone
Call (253) 215-8782, listen for the prompts, and enter the Webinar ID 867 5883 3645 and Passcode 353450.
Public Comment
The public is invited to attend the meeting and offer comment. The public may register in advance for this webinar to provide comment:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LyjOHQ9NTOCehYee0Unasg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The public may also submit comments prior to the meeting by sending an email to: cdd@ci.tumwater.wa.us. Please send the comments by 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Comments are submitted directly to the Commission Members and will not be read individually into the record of the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Planning Manager, Brad Medrud at (360) 754-4180 or bmedrud@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
Post Meeting
Audio of the meeting will be recorded and later available by request, please email CityClerk@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
Accommodations
The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City. To request an accommodation or alternate format of communication, please contact the City Clerk by calling (360) 252-5488 or email CityClerk@ci.tumwater.wa.us. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Services at 7-1-1 or 1-(800)-833-6384. To contact the City’s ADA Coordinator directly, call (360) 754-4128 or email ADACoordinator@ci.tumwater.wa.us.
What is the Planning Commission?
The Tumwater Planning Commission is a citizen advisory commission that is appointed by and advisory to the City Council on the preparation and amendment of land use plans and implementing ordinances such as zoning. Actions by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are Commission recommendations to the City Council who must ultimately make the final decision. If you have any questions or suggestions on ways the Commission can serve you better, please contact the Community Development Department at (360) 754-4180.
What is the Tree Board?
The Tumwater Tree Board is a citizen advisory board that is appointed by and advisory to the City Council on urban forestry issues, including drafting and revising a comprehensive tree protection plan or ordinance, or any other tree matter. Actions by the Tree Board are not final decisions; they are Board recommendations to the City Council who must ultimately make the final decision. If you have any questions or suggestions on ways the Tree Board can serve you better, please contact the Water Resources & Sustainability Department at (360) 754-4140.
Decorum Statement
Welcome to the Joint Planning Commission and Tree Board worksession. We are pleased you are interested in the City’s update of its tree and vegetarian preservation regulations, and thank you for attending.
The City Council encourages community engagement in local government and provides a variety of ways to participate.
The Chair of the Planning Commission will be responsible for conducting orderly and efficient meetings within the scheduled time. To accomplish that, the Chair will maintain order and decorum and can regulate inappropriate debate, repetitious discussion, and disruptive behavior when needed.
The Chair will recognize those that wish to speak and may limit the time allowed for individual comments. City staff and the project consultant will record questions and comments during the meeting. If an issue or question cannot be addressed during the meeting, the Chair and City staff will address the issue or respond to the question by following up with the individual.
We respectfully request that attendees refrain from disruptions during the meeting and comply with decorum rules.
Thank you for participating.