Item A: On-Site Management for Multi-Unit Rental Housing

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These approaches focus on clarifying desired behavior and shifting the burden and cost of problematic tenants to the property owner and away from public services. The regulating mechanisms typically included ordinances, policies, and incentives that ensure both the property owner and the tenant are well-informed of their responsibilities. The goal of developing an appropriate mechanism for Eugene’s larger multi-unit properties is not an isolated issue. The council is currently considering an ordinance to address unruly gatherings by holding the party hosts and property owners accountable and exacting fines. Accordingly, staff intends to coordinate across departments as requirements for multi-unit rental properties are developed. Based on council discussion at this work session and future action on the social host ordinance, staff will bring options for multi-unit management requirements back for council review and action. RELATED CITY POLICIES The adoption of requirements for on-site management of large multi-unit rental housing would be consistent with numerous planning and policy documents. Examples include: Growth Management Policies Policy 1 Support the existing Eugene Urban Growth Boundary by taking actions to increase density and use on existing vacant land and under-used land within the boundary more efficiently. Policy 2 Encourage in-fill, mixed-use, redevelopment, and higher density development. Policy 3 Encourage a mix of business and residential uses downtown using incentives and zoning. Eugene Downtown Plan Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality,  livability and diversity to create a downtown, urban environment. Actively pursue public/private development opportunities to achieve the vision for  an active, vital, growing downtown. Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown  for a variety of income levels and ownership opportunities. Envision Eugene Provide affordable housing for all income levels  Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options  Protect, repair, and enhance neighborhood livability  Provide for adaptable, flexible, and collaborative implementation  Eugene Counts A greater sense of safety, especially downtown, and better police and community relations are two of the desired outcomes identified under the Council Goal of Safe Community. Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Plan Metropolitan Goal: Environmental Design S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M121128\S121128A.doc