03.11.20 City Council Work Session Minutes

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Councilor Clark - talked about simplistic the airborne versus the droplet transmission communication needed with the public, asked that the City Council be kept in the loop about upcoming needs during the break. Mayor Vinis - expressed appreciation for the communication Lane County Public Health has put out and asked others to convey the same message. Councilor Clark - spoke about the fear of citizens and wanting more communication. 2. WORK SESSION: Speed Limits on Residential Streets Transportation Planning Engineer Chris Henry provided information about speed limits on residential streets, including the Vision Zero policy framework, effect of speed in crashes, Senate Bill 558, implementing speed limit change, 20 IS PLENTY community campaign, and next steps. Council Discussion: • Councilor Clark - asked about the timing of Vision Zero and state legislation; discussed Vision Zero; talked about the use of travel lanes and turning lanes. • Councilor Zelenka - asked about the downsides of the proposed speed reduction, asked what the citation fee would be for speeding; expressed desire to move forward with limiting speeds and promoting the 20 IS PLENTY campaign; talked about the speed fatality statistics; discussed the new traffic calming improvements on 19th and how they have made a difference. • Councilor Syrett - expressed desire to move forward with the plan; talked about Eugene Police Traffic Enforcement Team and encouraged giving warnings to violators; supported education efforts out in the communities; discussed the Safe Routes to School program, reengineering sidewalks and bike paths, and animal safety in roadways. • Councilor Yeh - talked about the Vision Zero initiative and changing behaviors to achieve safety goals; expressed support for the changes. • Councilor Semple - asked about specific streets affected by the speed limits; talked about higher -volume streets such as Jefferson Street and other collectors. • Councilor Clark - asked about traffic standard ratings and if speed limits have any effect on that statistic; talked about north Eugene traffic issues; expressed concerns about the proposal to open a WinCo in the old Shopl(o building and how traffic will be affected; expressed support for the proposed motion. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to direct the City Manager to set a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to designate a speed limit that is five miles per hour lower than the statutory speed limit where authorized by state statute. PASSED 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,(ice .4vit't Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Carolyn Dimick-Kronberger) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here. MINUTES - Eugene City Council March 11, 2020 Page 2 Work Session