Item 4: PH on Ordinance Adopting PROS Comprehensive Plan

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Public Hearing: An Ordinance Adopting a New Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (“PROS Comprehensive Plan”) as a Refinement of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan; Repealing Resolution No. 4127 and the Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan Adopted Therein; Amending Section 9.8010 of the Eugene Code, 1971; Repealing Section 9.9550 of that Code; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date Meeting Date: December 12, 2005 Agenda Item Number: 4 Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Carolyn Weiss www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-4914 ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public input regarding the proposed ordinance which adopts the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Comprehensive Plan, repeals the 1989 Parks and Recreation Plan and repeals section 9.9550 of the Eugene Code, 1971. The council is scheduled to take action on this item on January 9, 2006. BACKGROUND The PROS Comprehensive Plan provides concepts, principles, goals and strategies to guide preservation and enhancement of Eugene’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space system. The PROS Comprehensive Plan is organized into six chapters, which include: the planning framework; key recommendations that will guide Plan implementation; strategies for how the City will achieve its vision; potential financing sources for capital and non-capital projects, as well as sources for maintenance; and, measures to evaluate the success of plan implementation. On November 8, 2005, the Planning Commission passed a motion recommending that the council approve the PROS Comprehensive Plan with seven amendments. Six of the seven Planning Commission’s recommended amendments are reflected in the PROS Comprehensive Plan that has been provided to the council. A page citation of the location of these incorporated amendments is attached to this AIS as Attachment A. A City Council work session on the proposed ordinance was held on November 28, 2005. Attachment B to this AIS is a memorandum that responds to questions raised by councilors at the work session regarding whether the PROS Comprehensive plan should be adopted as a refinement to the Metro Plan, the legal implications of adopting the PROS Comprehensive Plan as something other than a refinement to the Metro Plan, and questions regarding the consequences of deleting policies from the 1989 Parks and Recreation Plan currently listed in the Land Use Code. L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M051212\S0512124.doc