05/09/13 - City Council Newsletter

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Play It Cool this Summer Everyone loves spending time outside during the long summer days. However, when the temperatures rise, so do the risks of heat-related emergencies. Heat-related illnesses can be serious and life-threatening. Following are tips to help beat the heat:  Drink plenty of WATER!  Avoid physical activity during the hottest part of the day (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.).  Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a wide brimmed, vented hat.  Rest often in shady areas or in an air-conditioned space.  Seek medical attention if experiencing red, hot, dry skin (no sweating), dizziness, nausea and/or confusion. Also, don’t forget about our furry friends! Animals can suffer from heat-related emergencies, too. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water, access to shade (or air-conditioned space), be mindful of hot asphalt and NEVER leave an animal in a vehicle. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels in a matter of minutes. For more information, please contact Amy Linder at 541-682-8428. 2013 Eugene Sunday Streets Events Previewed at Neighborhood Meetings Eugene residents can get a preview of two new Sunday Streets events – one to be held July 21 in downtown Eugene and the other on Sept. 8 in the Bethel area – at neighborhood meetings next week. City staff will present information about the downtown event and seek input from community members at the Jefferson Westside Neighbors general meeting on Tuesday, May 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street. Staff will present information and gather input about the Bethel event at the Active Bethel Citizens general meeting on Wednesday, May 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Clear Lake School, 4646 Barger Drive. Eugene Sunday Streets promotes healthy, active living by opening the city’s largest public space – its streets – for people to walk, bike, and roll to discover active transportation in a safe, car-free environment. The approximately three-mile loop of traffic-free streets will showcase each neighborhood. Monroe Park and Kesey Square will feature activity centers during the downtown event and Petersen Barn and Gilbert Park will feature activity centers during the Bethel event. Each activity center will provide games, live music, and other entertainment for people of all ages. The events are free and open to the public. More than 200 volunteers are needed for each event to make them safe and fun for everyone. To volunteer or learn more about Eugene Sunday Streets, please go to www.eugenesundaystreets.org. For more information, contact Emma Newman at sundaystreets@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-501-0356. City Kicks Off Summer with Breakfast at the Bridges A special celebration on Tuesday, May 14, will kick off a summer-long series of “Breakfast at the Bridges” events on the last Friday of every month through October. The May 14 event is from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. next to the Eugene Water & Electric Board Plaza near the DeFazio Bike Bridge on the Bascom Riverbank Trail. Bike and walking commuters will be treated to a free breakfast of bagels and coffee, free bike bells, free bike safety checks provided by Arriving by Bike, and bike resources from the City of Eugene. The kickoff event coincides with the Business Commute Challenge, a fun and friendly week-long competition where local employers and work-place teams join forces to turn the daily commute into a transportation adventure to think outside the car. See www.commutechallenge.org for more information. The first regular Breakfast at the Bridges event is May 31, at 24 Avenue and Amazon Path. The complete schedule of th events includes the following dates and locations:  May 31 – 24 Avenue and Amazon Path, sponsored by Arriving by Bike th EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 May 9, 2013