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City manager announces reorganization, assigns new assistant city manager roles
Summary
The city manager announced a reorganization that places planning and development under a new assistant city manager for infrastructure and assigns economic and community vitality and the CRA to another assistant city manager.
At the July 14 meeting the city manager announced an organizational change affecting planning, development and economic functions. The manager introduced David Jones as assistant city manager for infrastructure and development; planning and zoning responsibilities are now under his purview, the manager said.
The city manager also said Assistant City Manager Lee will oversee economic and community vitality and the Community Redevelopment Agency, as staff and departmental responsibilities were realigned. The manager said the change is intended to create a single point of contact for development projects and improve communication and efficiency with applicants.
Why it matters: The change consolidates planning, infrastructure and development responsibilities under one senior manager, which staff said is intended to streamline permitting and internal coordination. The manager asked departments and outside vendors to provide agenda materials earlier so commissioners have more time to review ahead of meetings.
Details and next steps: The manager said the administration will send updated calendars and deadlines for budget planning and asked directors and vendors to submit materials earlier in the packet cycle. No formal personnel vote or job-description ordinance was taken at the meeting; announcements were informational.
