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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Envision Eugene Update Meeting Date: October 13, 2010 Agenda Item Number: A Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5208 ISSUE STATEMENT The goal of this work session is to provide the council with an update on the Envision Eugene project, including the process to-date, upcoming events and products, and expected outcomes. BACKGROUND The goal of Envision Eugene is to create a community vision for how and where to accommodate Eugene’s expected population growth over the next 20 years. State law requires all cities to plan for projected population growth and to ensure that their urban growth boundary (UGB) meets the projected need. On June 14, 2010, staff provided the council with an update on Envision Eugene and indicated our intent to work with a group of community members, referred to as the Community Resource Group (CRG), throughout the summer. The CRG is comprised of community leaders, including business owners, advocacy groups, school representatives, neighborhood leaders, elected and appointed officials, and City staff. The CRG will convene for the seventh time on October 12, one day prior to this work session. Our work with this group has accomplished many things, including:  Improved communication amongst community members, elected officials, and staff;  Clarification of commonly used terms and phrases that help define our vision for the future; and  Guidance to staff regarding specific growth-planning recommendations. The October 12 CRG meeting will include consideration of a proposal for mixed-use development in Eugene based on input and discussion at the September 14 CRG meeting. Also on the agenda is a discussion about economic development including specific plan concepts necessary to increase industrial- and commercial-based jobs. Outcomes from the CRG discussion on both of these items will be shared with the council at the work session on October 13. In addition to the work of the CRG, various public engagement tools have been used to communicate with the broader community. From student art contests and Facebook, to traditional public workshops, there have been many opportunities for the community to provide input into this process. Additional opportunities are planned, including a Map Room/Open House on October 28 at the Eugene Public Library, from 4 - 7 p.m. L:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M101013\S101013A.doc