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ATTACHMENTA MINUTES EugeneCityCouncil HarrisHall,125East8Avenue th Eugene,Oregon97401 October17,2016 5:30p.m. CouncilorsPresent:MikeClarkviaphone,Claire Syrettviaphone CouncilorsAbsent: WORK SESSION: Sustainability Commission Work Plan and Annual Report 1. Sustainability Commission Chair Howard Saxion and Division Manager Mia Cariaga discussed the Sustainability Commission’s FY16 annual report and FY17 work plan. Council discussion: The hard work and commitment of the commission is greatly appreciated. Suggest having someone come talk to the commission about economic development. Council and public needs an up-to-date list of commission members and their wards. Vacancies on the commission are an issue; filling them should be a priority. Dashboard on climate progress and updates to the community is a great idea. The work plan process for streamlining efforts could be a model for other commissions. Council needs to ask for more advice and input from commission on decisions Element of social equity is missing; needs to be included in commission’s work. Commission’s input on the Beltline expansion/scenario plans is needed. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Evans, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to approve the Sustainability Commission FY17 work plan with the addition of explicit research and PASSED 7:0. actions related to social equity resubmitted to the council. 2. WORK SESSION: Downtown Placemaking Initiative Senior PlannerNan Laurence and Urban Design Planner Will Dowdy gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing direction from City Council, activities, what was learned, and key next steps. Council discussion: Need to take this focus on places and people into discussions with the County. Meaningful conversation about the future of the heart of downtown is needed. MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 17, 2016 Page 1 Work Session