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Walnut Creek Council OKs $290,720 consultant contract to speed permitting
Summary
The City Council authorized a one-year agreement with Partners in Public Innovation to pursue Lean-based process improvements in development services, including staff training and metrics to shorten permit turnaround. The action passed unanimously.
The Walnut Creek City Council on Sept. 2 authorized the city manager to execute a consultant services agreement with Partners in Public Innovation to improve the city’s development permitting processes, approve staff training and embed continuous-improvement practices. The council voted unanimously to approve the contract.
Council members and staff said the year-long engagement is intended to reduce delays and make permitting more predictable for applicants and staff. Staff described the approach as hands-on process improvement, training and implementation coaching rather than a one-off report.
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