Planning Commissioners Academy
March 5- 7, 2025
Hyatt Regency Sonoma
170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, CA
Thank you for joining the League of California Cities for three days of educational content and networking at the 2025 Planning Commissioners Academy in Santa Rosa!
The academy took place Wednesday, March 5 - Friday, March 7 at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma, where planning commissioners from across the state explored current topics of importance and engaged in various networking opportunities.
Designed for planning commissioners and staff members of all tenures from throughout the state, the Planning Commissioners Academy expands an individual’s knowledge on a wide range of topics relevant to the planning commissioner’s role within their city and fosters relationships and communication with peers. Now more than ever, the opportunity for planning commissioners to learn from and network with each other provides invaluable support. We hope you join us March 11-13, 2026 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim for our next Planning Commissioners Academy!
For questions about the March 2025 conference, please contact Associate Manager, Event Program, Kayla Boutros.
Academy Information
- 2025 Program
- Before and After Development Review Beyond the Planning Commission Hearing
- California Housing Law Basics
- CEQA Advanced
- CEQA Basics
- Density Bonuses, Builder’s Remedy, Housing Accountability, Oh My! The New Role of Planning Commissioners in Navigating Housing Approvals
- Legislative Update
- Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials - AB 1661 Training
- Planning Commission 101 - The Nuts and Bolts of Planning
- Smooth Operator How to be an Effective Chair
- Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles - AB 1234 Training
- When Planning Commission Meetings Go Sideways - How to Get Back on Track
- Your Housing Element is Certified! Now What?
- 2024 program
- Becoming an Effective Planning Commissioner
- CEQA Advanced
- CEQA Basics
- Harassment Prevention Training - AB 1661
- How to Apply Objective Design Standards Comply with State Law and Retain Local Control
- How to Apply Objective Design Standards Comply with State Law and Retain Local Control - Soto
- How has the Recent Streamlining of Housing Laws Redefined the Role of Planning Commissioner
- Managing Public Meetings in a Contentious Era
- Planning Commission 101 - The Nuts and Bolts - Early
- Planning Commission 101 - The Nuts and Bolts - Malisos
- Planning Commission 101 - The Nuts and Bolts - Roberts
- The Tip of the Iceberg - Everything that Happens Before the Public Hearing
- Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles (AB 1234)
- Legislative Update
- CEQA Advanced
- CEQA Basics
- Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors and Officials (AB 1661)
- Hyatt Regency Orange County Floor Plan final
- Legislative Update
- Objective Standards How to Apply Objective Standards to Comply with State Law and Retain Local Control - Rosen
- Objective Standards How to Apply Objective Standards to Comply with State Law and Retain Local Control - Malisos
- Planning Commission 101 The Nuts and Bolts of Planning - Anderson
- Planning Commission 101 The Nuts and Bolts of Planning - Early
- Planning Commission Roles, Responsibilities and Restrictions - Houston
- Planning Commission 101 The Nuts and Bolts of Planning - Roberts
- Planning for the Future Creative Strategies and Lessons Learned
- Processing Housing Development Applications under SB 330 - Curtain
- Surplus Land Act Know the Impact Before You Transact
- Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws & Principles AB 1234 Training
- When the Gavel Strikes Tips for Efficient Effective Public Meetings
