City planning staff presented two proposed amendments to Lynnwood’s comprehensive plan: minor text and map updates reflecting recently adopted subarea plans and an update to the plan appendix to incorporate the 2027–2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Planning Commission recommended both items remain on the docket and the council will consider ordinances on Nov. 24.

During the CFP/TIP presentation, Public Works staff emphasized the list is an annual, not‑fiscally constrained inventory intended to support grant pursuit and long‑term planning. Several residents testified about congestion and safety on arterial and neighborhood streets and questioned the feasibility of certain proposed alignments, notably a through connection at 194th Street and a Ring Road alignment near the Lynnwood Events Center. Longtime commenter Ted Heichel asked staff for realistic timelines and alignment options and noted repeated street intersections that perform poorly during peak periods.

Public works staff offered follow‑up briefings, said some alignments are feasible though potentially costly, and encouraged residents to share specific locations for traffic review. Planning staff also committed to correcting map labeling errors raised by the public prior to the next packet.

Next steps: staff will update maps as requested, pursue consultant analysis where feasible, and return with ordinances for formal adoption of the amendments and CFP/TIP on Nov. 24.