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- The Capital Planning Committee discussed replacing the town's permitting software, citing the aging system's developer may retire soon and the need for a more stable platform. - Funding originally tied to a development agreement at 37 Powers Road is now uncertain, prompting the committee to consider acting independently. - The committee plans to expand the scope of a previously approved article to include digitization, process improvement, and software, not just scanning. - Members emphasized moving forward without further delay, aiming to present a revised article at the upcoming special town meeting.

- Building official Mike presented a zero-dollar pilot with AI firm Ichi to bring AI-assisted digital plan review to Lompoc, aiming to streamline permitting. - The council approved the pilot 5-0, with staff coordinating the tool with Tyler Technologies' permitting software and city IT. - The pilot is tied to qualifying for the 21st Century Road to Housing Act's innovation fund, which rewards advanced technology for building approvals. - The pilot runs through the fiscal year, with a proof-of-concept decision expected by March and a follow-on contract recommendation to follow.