Interim city manager presents draft work plan, highlights permitting pilot, shelter funding and urban canopy effort

Interim city management presented a draft work plan to the OSAC committee on Sept. 12 that lays out near‑term deliverables before the end of the calendar year and a set of multi‑year initiatives including a concurrent permitting pilot, support for the Rescue Mission men’s shelter expansion, and a proposed Tacoma Urban Canopy project.

The interim city manager told the committee the draft is organized around four expectation categories set by the council: council relations, organizational performance and internal administration, communications, and council initiatives. “Vision 2035 is the new issue of our 10‑year strategic plan,” the interim city manager said, calling for updated onboarding materials and a study session presentation to the full council later this year.

Why it matters: the work plan frames where staff will focus during the city manager transition and sets expectations for when the council will see proposals. The draft outlines…