Residents Sought For Walnut Creek Commission Openings

WALNUT CREEK, CA — The City of Walnut Creek has vacant spots on its Planning and Transportation commissions, and civic-minded residents are encouraged to apply.

The Planning Commission reviews projects for compliance with land use and zoning regulations and has approval authority for subdivision maps, use permits and variances, the city said.

Commissioners also are involved with the City’s General Plan and various Specific Plans, preparing and making recommendations of those plans to the City Council.

"The innovative projects and developments taking shape around Walnut Creek first go through the public hearing process at the Planning Commission," officials said.

The Transportation Commission, meanwhile, advises City Council on issues that affect transportation and parking. Public testimony was recently heard by commissioners on a recent “Complete Street” pop-up project on Lincoln Avenue. Under consideration this month will be an improvement plan that will guide how people move through Shadelands Business Park and connect to surrounding transportation.

"Advisory commissions serve an important role in the City of Walnut Creek, and give
residents first-hand perspective and involvement in shaping the city’s future," officials said.

To read more on the commissions’ duties, follow this link to Sections 2-1.101 through 2-1.604 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code.

The current openings will fill unexpired terms that will end on Feb. 28, 2022.

Commission applicants must be registered voters and live within Walnut Creek's incorporated city boundaries.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. The City Council will select
applicants on Oct. 15, and interviews will take place Nov. 5. Appointments are expected to be made at the conclusion of the interviews.

Apply online and see more on the city’s website here. For further information, contact City Clerk Suzie Martinez at 925-943-5819, or SMartinez@walnut-creek.org .

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