Agenda Packet 7-22-19 Work Session

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Ordinance Exhibit DOrdinanceExhibitD DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1,RA 19-1,Z 19-5,WG 19-3,ST 19-3,and SDR 19-2 April 19,2019 May 24,2018 -The City's Parks and Open Space staff hosted a values and vision meeting to introduce the park's Design Team,share information about the site's constraints and potentials,and give residents a chance to affirm and revise the values and goals for the park. June 5,2018 -The River Guides reviewed the draft proposed terms to develop the Downtown Riverfront site with WDA as the agent.The River Guides received an overview of the proposed concept,the terms,and a brief outline of the cost-benefit analysis being developed to examine the City's investment in public infrastructure. June 15,2018 -The River Guides reviewed the complete cost-benefit analysis and asked questions to staff and WDA on the concept,terms,and analysis.The River Guides recommended to approve the proposed concept and terms. June 20,2018 -The City and Williams/Dame &Associates hosted an open house and site tour at the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment site.It was attended by over 200 people. June 27,2018 -The River Guides reviewed the RFQ submissions for the Steam Plant and discussed the next steps in the selection process.The River Guides recommended to bring in two of the four teams for additional questions and then decide on what the RFP phase will entail in terms of submissions,community outreach,and River Guides involvement. June 15,2018 -Staff provided a presentation to members of the Downtown Neighborhood Association steering committee on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. September 27,2019 -Parks and Open Space staff hosted a celebration of the Downtown Riverfront Park design,unveiling the concept design and asking the public for refinement comments.After a presentation and sharing fun "river rock cupcakes"the Design Team set up Open House style displays for individuals to share thoughts directly with designers. January 23,2019 -Staff attended the Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting to discuss the Steam Plant. February 7,2019 -An open house was held to promote the Steam Plant project and gather community feedback.It was attended by over 140 people. Community Events Community events include presentations,tabling at events,and University of Oregon student engagement opportunities.Community events were open to the public and provided opportunities for citizens to engage at a deeper level and ask questions in a less formal setting. January 2018 -The City presented to Construction Specifications Initiative (CSI)on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. January 2018 -The City provided tours of the Steam Plant for Leadership Eugene Springfield 2017-18. February 2018 -The City presented to Kiwanis on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. March 2018 -The City presented to residents at the Eugene Hotel on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. May 2018 -The City presented to the Eugene Chamber of Commerce's Local Government Affairs Council (LGAC)on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. May 2018 -The City presented to the American Institute of Architects Southwestern Oregon (AIASWO)on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. May 2018 -The Design Team for the Downtown Riverfront Park organized five focus groups inviting 50 local experts and constituent leaders.These consultations provided guidance, identification of issues to discuss with the broader public,and a base of expert and network leaders with project knowledge. June 1,2018 -The City and Williams/Dame &Associates hosted a booth at the First Friday Art Walk and engaged over 100 community members with discussion. City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 14July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3