Item 8: Ordinance Creating Sustainability Commission

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sustainable practices and to businesses that produce sustainable products and services, c) city building design and infrastructure, and d) related issues that directly affect sustainability efforts considered by the city council. The second revision changed the number of commission from 12 to 13 by adding a member of the city council to the commission. It is worth noting here, that the insertion of the language as directed by the City Council in Section 2.380 (1) (b) makes the sentence slightly unreadable. Staff is recommending a revision to make the sentence more readable. This is listed below. RELATED CITY POLICIES There are several City policies and sections of the Eugene Code which specifically address the creation and functioning of advisory bodies to the City Council. Sections of Chapter 2 outline requirements for the various types of advisory bodies. The creation of the commission to address sustainability issues follows the policies, procedures and practices contained therein. COUNCIL OPTIONS There are several options for the council to consider for this public hearing. They are: 1. Receive testimony from the public and set action for the ordinance at an upcoming meeting. 2. Receive testimony from the public and direct revisions if needed and set action date. 3. Receive testimony from the public and with unanimous consent take action after the public hearing. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION This is a public hearing; no action is scheduled at this time. The City Manager, however, recommends that the language in 2.380 (1) (b) be revised to make the section more readable. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to amend the proposed ordinance by revising Section 2.380 (1) (b) to read: “b) businesses that produce sustainable products and services.” ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed Ordinance FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Mary Walston Telephone: 682-5406 Staff E-Mail: mary.f.walston@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070220\S0702208.doc