Commission to map Sunnyside–Oakland economic development area; commissioner volunteers to assist

Commissioners heard a staff request to prepare a preliminary map for a proposed second economic development area that would extend from Sunnyside to the Oakland area. Greg Goodnight said the first step is a parcel‑level map outlining the area to be considered and asked for a commission volunteer to review his work and participate in drafting the map.

Goodnight said the goal is to begin the formal process in September and that the city council and the planning commission have procedural steps that must be coordinated. “We would move through that beginning in September,” he said, and asked for someone to serve as a point person to review parcels and provide guidance to staff.

A commissioner offered to serve as the volunteer. Goodnight said staff will include that commissioner in follow‑up e‑mail correspondence and provide opportunities for the full commission to provide input. The discussion was a planning step; no ordinance, map, or formal designation was approved at the meeting.

Less critical details: Goodnight said preparation will require parcel‑by‑parcel review and coordination with council calendars. He described the step as preliminary and asked commissioners to expect further materials and a Teams call to walk through proposed boundaries.