02/19/09 - City Council Newsletter (2)

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Public Works Fleet Section Qualifies for DEQ Silver Level Recognition The Fleet Section of the Public Works Maintenance Division has qualified at the Silver Level in the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s diesel recognition program. In a congratulatory letter, Kathleen Cochrun, coordinator of DEQ’s Clean Diesel Recognition Program, noted that “DEQ is impressed with the City of Eugene for its proactive efforts to reduce diesel exhaust in its fleet. The City of Eugene will be among the first group of fleets to participate in the program and will be in an elite group of participants that will get special recognition.” The goal of the Clean Diesel Recognition Program is to reduce Oregonians’ exposure to diesel exhaust and to minimize environmental impacts related to diesel fuel usage. In line with this goal, the City of Eugene switched to a 20% biodiesel blend almost five years ago. Fleet is currently working to become certified by DEQ as an Eco-Biz and to be counted among the 100 Best Fleets in the United States. For more information, contact Fleet Manager Tony Jobanek at 682-4808. City and UO Students Form Climate Change Partnership Keeping your tires inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure improves handling, fuel economy, and the life of the tire, thus reducing vehicle emissions. Tires lose air naturally over time and need to be checked once a month. University of Oregon students will be volunteering to work in the north and south West Broadway parking garages, February 24 - February 27. They will check tire pressure and inflation stations will be available to inflate tires. The first 150 participants will receive a free tire gauge. This project is coordinated by the University of Oregon’s Office of Sustainability, with the City of Eugene and local businesses, in an effort to provide service and leadership in sustainability. For more information about City sustainability initiatives, contact Sustainability Manager Felicity Fahy at 682-5017, or click on www.eugene-or.gov/sustainability. For more information about the university’s Office of Sustainability, visit http://sustainability.uoregon.edu. THIS WEEK 2/19 Th5:30pm KP, CP, AZ PAORC Public Forum Bascom/Tykeson Rm NEXT WEEK 2/23 M 3:30pm All City Council Executive Session Council Chamber 2/23 M 5:30pm All Council Work Session McNutt Room 2/23 M 7:30pm All Council Meeting Council Chamber 2/24 Tu 12:00pm All City Council Executive Session McNutt Room 2/25 W Noon All City Council Executive Session McNutt Room 2/25 W 1:15pm AO, GP, BT IGR McNutt Room 2/26 Th 5:00pm KP, CP, AZ PAORC McNutt Room UPCOMING 3/3 Tu Noon All JEO Springfield Library 3/9 M 5:30pm All Council Work Session McNutt Room 3/9 M 7:30pm All Council Meeting Council Chamber 3/11 W Noon All Council Work Session McNutt Room COUNCIL BREAK: MARCH 12 – APRIL 8 ** Denotes changes or additions to calendar EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 February 19, 2009