Agenda Packet 11-19-18 Work Session

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November 19, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 FY19 Work Plan Summary The FY19 Work Plan includes five overarching topics areas: 1) City Council Engagement. The Commission will explore ways to increase engagement with City Council. 2) Climate Change Policy. The Commission plans to explore and/or contribute to CAP2.0 outreach and policy, waste reduction policy, the Transportation System Plan implementation, biophilic design, neighborhood preparedness, and natural gas policy. 3) FY18 Follow-Up of Proposals Sent to City Council. The Commission plans to follow up on all items sent to City Council in FY18 that City Council has not taken action on. 4) Monitor. The Commission will monitor Envision Eugene and efforts to address Eugene’s housing crisis. The Commission will provide input as opportunities emerge. 5) Emerging Issues. This item gives the Commission the flexibility to address unforeseen, but important sustainability-related items presented by the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Commissioners or the public. Triple Bottom Line Process The Commission developed its FY19 Work Plan as part of its August 2019 Retreat. The Retreat included a robust discussion about the Commission’s Mission statement, which calls on the Commission to consider the Triple Bottom Line in all matters. In addition, the Commission includes a brief Triple Bottom Line Analysis on all proposals it sends to City Council for consideration. RELATED CITY POLICIES None. COUNCIL OPTIONS 1. Approve the FY19 Work Plan. 2. Approve the FY19 Work Plan with amendments. 3. Ask the Commission to revise its FY19 Work Plan and return on a later date. 4. Not approve the FY19 Work Plan. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approval the FY19 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the FY19 Sustainability Commission Work Plan.