Agenda Packet 12-10-18 Work Session

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12 Summaries of the community’s feedback (from the online form and email) are included in Appendix H: Community Feedback. Next StepsNext StepsNext StepsNext Steps Now that the working group has completed their task, it is up to Council to decide where and how to act on their recommendations. Some recommendations can be put into action quickly while others will need more study to evaluate. The recommendation to develop a comprehensive plan (supported by 86% of the working group) is one way by which the City could coordinate implementation of top ideas. Given the “wicked” nature of housing affordability, many actions are likely to have trade-offs. Council will have to weigh these against potential gains and against the consequences of doing nothing. While many working group members felt more time and data would be useful, many also expressed a sense of urgency to act. Overall, the group showed low confidence that Council would take action (2.7 on a 5- point scale with 3 being neutral) and expressed dismay at this reality. Concerns were expressed that demands for more study and more process would delay solutions that the working group firmly support. In this, Council will have to decide which ideas do indeed more study and where they can take decisive action. For “final thoughts” from the working group, please see the Participant Evaluation from 11/28/18 Meeting. It’s particularly telling to read individual comments regarding hopes for Council and what people will tell community members about the process. A word cloud of people’s “message out” has been included here. About the FacilitatorAbout the FacilitatorAbout the FacilitatorAbout the Facilitator Carrie Bennett has a Masters in Conflict and Dispute Resolution from the University of Oregon School of Law. As part of her graduate training, Carrie held internships through the National Policy Consensus Center at Portland State University, Healthy Democracy, and Neighbor to Neighbor Mediation. She has been a small-claims court mediator in Lane, Linn, and Benton Counties. Aside from this formal education and practice, Carrie apprenticed for two years under Susan Sparks, an interest-based facilitator in Colorado. Through Susan, Carrie gained dispositions and strategies passed down from Bob Chadwick. Carrie actively participates in a housing affordability learning community with fellow facilitators and conveners through the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. This group includes professionals from across the country and multiple top-tier universities. Carrie’s past clients include the United States Forest Service, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming, the City of Fort December 10, 2018, Work Session - Item 2