Item A: City Council Goal - Arts and Outdoors Action Plan

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concluded at the Mayor's CPR committee meeting on June 11 where the committee reviewed and unanimously accepted the draft consultant report. Following the Mayor's committee meeting, a public session was facilitated by the consultants, Committee Chair Tina Rinaldi and Vice Chair David Kelly. Community members gave feedback and acknowledged the consultants and committee for a job well done. The CPR Report focuses on a number of core issue areas including: Leadership and Resources; Cultural Organizations, Participation and Audiences; Education and Lifelong Learning; Communication; and Downtown and the Built Environment. Public input into the review process exceeded expectations with participation from more than 3,000 people. The final document will be posted on the City's website on July 6. The City Council Work session on this initiative is scheduled for July 25. ? Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Comprehensive Plan On November 7, 2006, Eugene voters passed the Parks, Recreation and Open Space bond, Measure 20-110. The measure authorizes a maximum of $27,490,000 for the following: purchase of land for neighborhood and community parks in areas throughout the city; purchase of natural area parks along the Ridgeline Trail corridor, Willamette River and Gillespie Butte; expansion and construction of facilities at Golden Gardens Park; support for development of the West Eugene Wetland Education Center in partnership with other agencies; and restoration and development of synthetic-surface athletic fields and related facilities in partnership with the Eugene and Bethel school districts. These acquisitions and projects over the next several years will significantly enhance Eugene’s outdoor resources and recreation assets. ? 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials – Eugene 08 Several City staff members chair or participate on a variety of committees that are preparing the community to host this major sport and tourism event, including Transportation, Security, Sustainability, Entertainment, Hospitality, Marketing and Media Services, and Community Programs and Services, as well as the overall Steering Committee. City personnel also support related activities to build community interest in track and field and to help youth develop healthy lifestyles. These include providing KidZones at the Road to Eugene 08 and other University of Oregon meets, and organizing visits from elite track athletes to local schools in the Be A Champion program. th Countdown to Eugene 08, to be held on Saturday, June 30, at the 5 Street Public Market, is the community kick-off celebration marking one year until the beginning of the Olympic Trials. Mayor Piercy will be among those helping to unveil the Countdown Clock, which will tick off the days until the Olympic Trials. The free public event will feature a band, visits from Olympians, a KidZone with track-related activities for youngsters, and other surprises. ? Downtown Development Eugene’s Downtown Plan calls for strengthening downtown as a cultural and entertainment center. The City Council has placed a high priority on downtown renewal by adding a Council goal to “facilitate significant revitalization of the downtown core.” The Cultural