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ATTACHMENTB AnnualReportFiscalYear2016 Introduction On September 14, 2015, the City Council approved the Sustainability Commission’s fiscal year (FY) 2016 Work Plan. The FY16 Work Plan reflected a refined set of priorities developed to allow the Commission to focus its efforts with greater attention and coordination. The Work Plan also attempted to align with likely Council and City Manager priorities so that the Commission would be able to provide timely advice and recommendations on various policy issues. These priority topics included: Land Use and Transportation Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Envision Eugene Sustainable Economic Development Sustainability efforts by their nature call for an integrated approach that addresses the complex interactions and connections between many of the City’s planning activities. This was reflected in the planned activities of the commission that emphasized the important links between land use, transportation, local economy and climate action. Several high-level policy initiatives were believed to be moving forward in tandem, including Envision Eugene, Transportation System Plan, and the Climate Recovery Ordinance. The Commission’s goals were to advise Council on how best to integrate them to advance community sustainability goals. In formulating the FY16 priorities and activities, the commission relied on several overarching goals that inform their work and define success, including: Promote aspects of sustainability within the three areas of the Triple Bottom Line. Provide relevant, timely information to City Council. Have more organizations within the community working on sustainability in an intentional way. Have a mechanism for climate adaptation/mitigation work at County and regional levels. Maintain alignment with commitments the City of Eugene has made around sustainability. Work with other Commissions. SummaryofCommissionActivities WorkPlanDevelopment The development of the FY16 Work Plan began in May 2015 and included meetings with the Mayor and City Manager. These meetings were held to help the Commission better align with Council FY16 priorities. The Commission’s meetings during the summer of 2015 focused on work plan development. CommissionMeetings Ten monthly meetings of the entire Commission were held in FY16. In addition, two three-hour work plan development meetings were held in a facilitated retreat format.