Agenda Packet 3-9-20 Work Session

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Community Vision Statement The River Road and Santa Clara Neighborhoods exude a strong sense of place. They are welcoming and inclusive neighborhoods for people of all backgrounds. River Road and Santa Clara celebrate and nurture community unity and diverse cultures, and honors the rich history of farming in the neighborhoods. The community recognizes the value of natural assets, such as the River, and thriving shared spaces, such as parks, schools and local businesses. Our neighborhoods are safe, resilient, and engaged, with strong social networks and reliable public services. Goal 15: Ensure our community is welcoming and inclusive 15.1 Promote a welcoming environment and inclusive approach to the work of the Community Organizations. 15.1.1 Respond promptly to any instance of racism, discrimination and/or hate in the neighborhoods by designating a board member to follow issues and share information, voting as a board to condemn actions, and sending an email update to the community. 15.1.2 RRCO/SCCO participate in Hate and Bias Prevention training 15.1.3 RRCO/SCCO vote as a board to support local, state or national measures that support the community. 15.1.4 RRCO and SCCO collaborate with City and County who could provide materials and, together develop a strategy for graffiti abatement in the neighborhoods. 15.1.5 Maintain a standing meeting agenda item for addressing issues important to youth and seniors, LGBTQ neighbors low-income residents, people with disabilities, and communities of color. Recruit organizations and schools to participate in SCCO meetings and lead the agenda item by volunteering with nonprofits and schools. 15.1.6 Connect with all residents. Increase opportunities for under-represented residents, including people with disabilities, non-English speakers, our LGBTQ neighbors, communities of color, youth, families, seniors, and unhoused residents. to fully participate in and lead community activities 15.1.7 Host multi-cultural events and outreach with translation services, food and entertainment. 15.1.8 Provide a list of organizations that provide social and cultural services and ADA accommodations. Work with The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission, LULAC, CALC, Centro Latino, SURJ and LILA* and other organizations. 15.1.9 Inventory community spaces in RRSC, provide a list of ADA features and limitations, and ensure organizations and institutions improve ADA accessibility to community spaces, indoor and outdoor. 15.1.10 Provide ‘Welcomers’ to focus on outreach to schools new housing developments, new businesses, etc.– to be sure anyone new to the neighborhood feels welcome, is aware of the neighborhood organizations and is encouraged to participate. CC Agenda - Page 27