# 2026-08-26 Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Newcastle Planning Commission meeting, listed in the title as August 26, 2026 (metadata gives August 27), included discussion of procurement-related matters and proposed code changes. A council member reported that the City has turned off its Flock license-plate-reader cameras and has no intention of renewing its Flock contract at this time. The City would prefer King County Police to take over the contract and handle system monitoring and public-records requests, with the City potentially contracting with the county; no new contract or spending approval was made by the commission. Staff also said a draft RFP is being prepared for the climate element, which would require outside contributions and consultant support; no release date, budget, or award was discussed.

The commission reviewed proposed revisions to the city’s macro wireless communications facility code, including possible new siting options and a conditional-use-permit path for new towers. The changes could affect future telecommunications-provider opportunities, but the commission took no final action; a public hearing was planned for September. Staff also noted that the city must add an administrative lot-splitting process to its code by mid-2027. The agenda was approved, and no procurement award or spending vote was identified.

**Industries:** Information Technology, Professional Services
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 27, 2026