Council hears study session on storm and surface‑water plan update; staff to prioritize retrofits, fish passage and tree canopy

City staff presented the draft 2026–2030 Storm and Surface‑Water Master Plan update at a Sept. 9 study session, describing completed work, grant funding and recommended priorities for the next five‑year planning period. Janet Gear, supervising surface‑water engineer, told council staff have completed seven design and construction projects and secured roughly $8.2 million in grant funding, with about $7 million additional grant applications pending.