Item A: Community Climate and Energy Action Plan

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discussions on challenges and opportunities, and an activity for generating ideas for action. The afternoon session will include more discussion and “networking.” Following this large community event will be a series of focused meetings. All are scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Eugene Water & Electric Board. Topics are the following: Buildings and Energy, October 6; Food and Agriculture, November 5; Land Use and Transportation, December 1; Consumption and Waste, January 6, 2010; Health and Social Services, February 4, 2010; and Natural Resources, March 4, 2010. A draft Climate and Energy Action Plan will be available for council and public review by the end of April 2010. After incorporating revisions, the final Climate and Energy Action Plan is set for completion by August 2010. RELATED CITY POLICIES In 2007, the council adopted Ordinance No. 20379 establishing the Sustainability Commission as a policy advisory body to the council and City Manager to assist in the development of programs to create or enhance sustainable practices within the community. The Sustainability Commission is charged with advising on policy matters related to sustainable practices, businesses that produce sustainable products and services, City building design and infrastructure, and related issues that directly affect sustainability efforts considered by the City Council. On February 28, 2000, the council adopted Resolution No. 4618, which outlined a definition and statement of intent regarding the application of sustainability principles to the City of Eugene, and affirmed the commitment of City elected officials and staff to uphold these principles. To further this action, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 4884 and 4887 in the summer of 2006 regarding a sustainable buildings policy for City-owned and occupied buildings. In November 2006, Resolution No. 4893 was adopted, committing the City to sustainable practices and to businesses that produce sustainable products and services. This was followed in February 2007, by Ordinance No. 20379 which created the Sustainability Commission. COUNCIL OPTIONS This item is informational. City Council feedback on the planning process and public outreach, as well as participation in upcoming events, is invited. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Matt McRae, Community Climate and Energy Plan Project Analyst Telephone: 682-5864 Staff E-Mail: matt.a.mcrae@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090916\S090916A.doc