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packaging. Review Eugene’s food waste initiatives and explore ways to extend and enhance them. d.Urban Forestry/HB2001. Investigate the interactions between urban forestry and the new requirements for housing density spelled out in Oregon House Bill 2001 (2019). Research how increasing density can be done in a way that complements increasing canopy cover proposed by the urban forestry program. 3.Climate Resiliency. Review Eugene wildfire and smoke inundation preparedness and mitigation measures. Review City action to foster general neighborhood disaster preparedness, neighborhood organization and communication and collaborate with staff to further these actions. 4.FY19 Follow-Up of Proposals Sent to City Council a.Single Use Plastics. Monitor City Council actions to ensure that the polystyrene ban goes into effect. Look at other avenues to reduce single use plastics through the Waste Reduction Policy Committee. b.Northwest Natural Franchise Agreement. Continue to monitor and advise on the Northwest Natural Franchise Agreement City Council Discussion. Respond to updates through the CAP2.0 Buildings and Energy Committee. c.Electric Vehicle Ready Homes. Monitor Action at State Level to ensure appropriate progress is made to address the issue. d.Home Energy Scoring Requirement for Home Sales and Rentals. Work with staff to identify a work session date. e.Tiny and small houses. Monitor Council action to address housing issues including the need for tiny and small houses. f.Riverfront Property. Continue to monitor the Riverfront property development. 5.Areas for further research a.Air Quality. Research factors impacting air quality problems in Eugene. Look for solutions that the City can implement and that are sustainable which would improve air quality. b.Envision Eugene and Urban Reserves. As the City continues to identify areas for urban reserves research how this can be done keeping sustainability in mind. c.Track and Field events policy. The City of Eugene will be hosting two major track and field events over the next two years. Research how these events can be sustainable as possible and provide input. d.Aerial spraying. Research if the City has any regulatory authority to regulate aerial spraying within the City’s watershed. e.Dietary Choices and Climate Change. Investigate the impacts of dietary choices on climate change and how to best communicate these findings. 6.Emerging Issues. Address unforeseen, but important sustainability-related items presented by the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, Commissioners, or the public, in accordance with the Commission’s adopted operating procedures. Outcomes Provide policy recommendations to Eugene City Council. Provide a forum for addressing public concerns related to sustainable policies and practices. Provide input to City Council and City Manager on sustainability policies and practices that reflect community values. December 9, 2019, Meeting – Item 2DCC Agenda - Page 232