Item 7: Ordinance Creating Sustainability Commission

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The second revision changed the number of commissioners from 12 to 13 by adding a member of the City Council to the commission. The staff-recommended clarification of desired language to Section 2.380(1)(b) which read : “b) businesses that produce sustainable products and services” was unanimously approved by the council on February 20, 2007. The attached draft ordinance reflects this change. At a public hearing on February 20, 2007, councilors received testimony from six people, virtually all of whom spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Several commented that they hoped the commission retain its mission as set forth by SBI to retain the “three-legged stool” concept focusing on sustainable practices in economic, social and environmental arenas. RELATED CITY POLICIES There are several City policies and sections of the Eugene Code that 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 The council may choose to: 1. Adopt the ordinance as proposed; or 2. Consider additional revisions. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends adoption of the ordinance as submitted. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to adopt an ordinance creating a Sustainability Commission; amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971. ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed Ordinance (as amended on February 20, 2007) 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\M070226\S0702269.doc