Item C: Crest Drive Neighborhood Context Sensitive Solutions Process

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Comment: This should be a public process- I feel that the facilitator was chosen without an appropriate open process. Response: This is a time to establish the rules for moving forward. Response: Main concern is that it hasn’t been done yet. Comment: The VIPER meeting is not open to public comment because it that may inhibit its function and role as a support group. It must be nimble and flexible and will help get info out. Margot: It will assist with agenda planning and act as a sounding board. Comment: With too much structure, the group will be unable to fulfill its function. Comment: Nothing should be hidden. Comment: We must commit to getting information to all committee members regularly and to have an open notification process. Comment: An atmosphere of openness would serve to eliminate negativity The committee was polled on the following two questions: 1) Should the VIPER group continue with current members, and 2) Are the members willing? 1)Poll showed broad support, the VIPER group will continue to act as support for the facilitator 2)All members agreed to continue except for Kathy Saranpa Immediately after discussion and polling on the support group, a suggestion was made to provide some kind of structural organizing method for the duration of the process. City Staff offered to provide each member of the committee with a binder to store and organize material from meetings. Committee members indicated that the City should provide 10 to 12 binders and include one to be stored at the Wayne Morse Ranch so the public has access to the information. City Staff will bring binders to the next CDCT meeting. Presentation of Process Steps City Staff followed with a presentation on Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS), the CDCT Process, and existing local and federal design guidelines and standards. Lisa presented a definition of CSS as: Context sensitive solutions (CSS) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary project development approach that involves all stakeholders to develop a transportation facility that fits its physical setting while maintaining safety and mobility for all users, and reflecting community needs. The goal of CSS is to create early, open, honest, and continuous communication and sharing of information and knowledge throughout the design process. Two follow-up questions were asked: Question: What is the project website? Response: It can be found by going to the City of Eugene homepage > Public Works > Projects, click “Crest Drive.” You will find links to several CSS and CSD resources there. Question: Where has CSS been done in Eugene? Page 21 of 27