Eric Swanson, planning manager, gave the commission an administrative update noting the department issued 92 single‑family building permits last month — a 4% decline from the same period last year — and that the department remains busy reviewing applications.

Swanson said the town approved a contract with Michael Baker & Associates for a multi‑year general plan update; he told the commission the general plan will be a guiding document for development, utilities, police and fire and that the planning commission will have a significant role in the multi‑year process.

Swanson also summarized staff approvals and tenant improvements: a tenant improvement for Rusty Bucket at the northwest corner of Ocotillo and Old Ellsworth Road; Homestead Malting (grain malting for breweries) on property associated with former Commissioner Steve Sossaman; and LG Energy Solutions’ plan to install solar canopies across a large parking area of its site.

Swanson closed by saying staff is processing applications and will bring major items, including the general plan update, before the commission as those projects advance.