Item C: Sustainability Commission

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Task 1.4: Car-sharing In December 2009, council requested a report from the Sustainability Commission on the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing a car-sharing program in Eugene. In particular, council seeks to understand the opportunities to address parking scarcity in certain neighborhoods. The commission has convened a subcommittee to study the issue. In FY 11, the Sustainability Commission will prepare a memo with findings and recommendations for council consideration. Task 1.5: Electric Vehicles The Sustainability Commission has received regular reports from EWEB and other groups on local efforts related to Electric Vehicle infrastructure, manufacturing and commercialization. In addition, individual members of the Sustainability Commission have been actively engaged in local and statewide electric vehicle initiatives. The commission will continue to participate actively on these issues and inform council whenever relevant. TII–OE HEME UTREACH AND DUCATION In line with its charge, the Sustainability Commission will pursue increased outreach and education activities, to include: Task 2.1: Refine Core Messages for Use in Outreach and Education The commission will develop and refine a series of messages about City activities and initiatives, key sustainability and climate issues, and on-going community processes for communication in community forums, in other formal speaking engagements, and with community liaisons. The existing draft communications plan will inform this process. The commission will also seek to strengthen its web presence. Task 2.2: Maintain Community Liaisons The commission will track and provide guidance on the Joint Elected Officials (JEO) report implementation / economic development strategy . We will also monitor/collaborate with (and use as a partner/venue) the Chamber, GreenLane, JEO and Metro Partnership. There may be additional community liaison opportunities, including but not limited to: partnering with the County on community solar; working with EWEB and others to foster a culture of energy efficiency; and working with the Neighborhood Leaders Council Committee on Sustainability (NLCCS), City leadership and internal City structures or teams that coordinate sustainability efforts. Task 2.3: Community Forums Working with community partners (e.g. City Club, Chamber, City Council, NLCCS), the Sustainability Commission will aim to develop and deliver two community forums/town hall style meetings. The meetings will be open to the public and will bring together people representing a variety of interests. The intent of the meetings will be to (1) share information related to the Sustainability Commission’s work plan and mission, (2) provide a forum for input on community sustainability issues, and (3) solicit input on sustainability goals and priorities. Sustainability Commission Work Plan FY11 3