Item 4: Public Hearing on Envision Eugene Draft Recommendation

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Public Hearing: Envision Eugene Draft Recommendation Meeting Date: May 14, 2012 Agenda Item Number: 4 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5208 ISSUE STATEMENT This public hearing provides an opportunity for community members to present feedback to the City Council regarding the City Manager’s recommendation for Envision Eugene. BACKGROUND Two primary goals of the Envision Eugene project are to: 1) determine how Eugene will accommodate the next 20 years of growth in the community, as required by state law, and 2) create a future that is livable, sustainable, beautiful and prosperous. The City Manager’s recommendation was presented to the City Council on March 14, 2012. The recommendation describes the land need for housing, jobs, parks, and schools; recommends an Urban Growth Boundary to accommodate the need; and outlines strategies and actions necessary to manage growth in line with the community vision. The complete recommendation can be found at www.envisioneugene.org. Since the March 14 work session, a series of seven community forums were held around the city to present the recommendation and gather feedback. Following a staff presentation, residents participated in table discussions to discuss and ask questions about various aspects of the recommendation. Approximately 165 residents participated in these forums, and a complete report is included as Attachment A. Additionally, an online survey was available on the Envision Eugene website through May 7. Approximately 75 individuals completed surveys, and the summary results are included as Attachment B. For a complete report on the survey responses, including individual comments, a copy is available in the council office and online at www.envisioneugene.org. Attachment C contains additional written testimony that has been received to date and includes general comments about the proposal as well as specific comments from property owners in proposed housing expansion areas. Presentations and meetings with various stakeholders and boards and commissions have also occurred, including multiple work sessions with the Planning Commission as well as discussions with the Sustainability Commission, the Housing Policy Board, and the Lane County Board of County Commissioners. Following the public hearing, the City Council has work sessions scheduled on May 16 and May 30 to discuss the City Manager’s recommendation and public input received. S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120514\S1205144.doc