Item C: Crest Drive Neighborhood Context Sensitive Solutions Process

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subcommittee of the CDCT conducted a facilitator search process, and conducted interviews to select a facilitator to work with the group for the duration of the CSS process. The group completed the selection process, conducted candidate interviews, and made a recommendation to the full CDCT to hire Margot Helphand, of Helphand & Associates. On April 20, the CDCT held the first meeting of Crest Drive Neighborhood CSS process, facilitated by Margot Helphand. At that meeting, the group agreement process was completed, including agreements on CDCT communication. It is anticipated that the group will formally sign the completed group agreement at its May 4 meeting. At that time, the group will also begin framing the project work plan, which will include the development of a comprehensive public involvement process to reach a broad range of stakeholders, including property owners, residents of the Crest Drive neighborhood, transit users, bicyclists, and the general public. On April 24, 2006, the City Manager presented the FY07 Proposed Budget to the Budget Committee. The FY07 Proposed Budget includes a General Fund appropriation of $240,000 for implementation of the Crest Drive Neighborhood Context Sensitive Solutions process. The portion of the appropriation allocated to the Context Sensitive Solutions process would be funded by the City. The portion of the appropriation allocated to the engineering and design normally associated with a street improvement project would be incorporated into a future local improvement district. At the May 8, 2006, City Council work session, Public Works transportation planning staff will provide a summary of the process developed by the CDCT for the Crest Drive Neighborhood CSS process, and will provide an overview of the context sensitive solutions principles framing the process. RELATED CITY POLICIES The Arterial and Collector Street Plan, along with the Local Street Plan, focus on the continued development of a multi-modal street system for the city of Eugene that accommodates all users of the transportation system. Together, these two plans provide an essential set of tools to help the City implement key aspects of the transportation-related policies contained in the Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan), and the Growth Management Study. These policies promote livability by maintaining and enhancing mobility and safety for all modes of surface transportation, including automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians, transit vehicles, emergency responders, and freight vehicles. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may: 1. Direct the City Manager to implement the Crest Drive Neighborhood context sensitive solutions process in anticipation of a General Fund appropriation of $240,000 in FY07. 2. Direct the City Manager to not implement the Crest Drive Neighborhood context sensitive solutions process. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council direct him to move forward with the implementation of a context sensitive solutions process within the collaborative framework developed L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060508\S060508C.doc