HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.19.2018 City Council Work Session MinutesMINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8�h Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 19, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg
Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor
Mayor Vinis opened the November 19, 2018, Work Session of the Eugene City Council.
1. WORK SESSION: Sustainability Commission Work Plan
Sustainability Analyst Chelsea Clinton and Sustainability Commissioner Howard Saxion
presented the commission's FY18 Annual Report and Proposed FY19 Work Plan.
Council Discussion
• Appreciation expressed for the work accomplished and the work being proposed for the
coming year; issues are complex and important.
• Questions asked about how the commission will incorporate the concept of biophilic design
into its work plan and into larger conversation about housing.
• The commission leadership meets annually with the Mayor and City Manager to discuss
emerging issues, such as the NW Natural franchise agreement, and identify potential areas
that might benefit from Sustainability Commission consideration.
• Since policy issues are brought to the City Council from the Sustainability Commission, it
should consider weighing in on the City Hall siting discussion and process.
• The commission is a hard-working, well-run, dedicated group of volunteers.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve
the FY19 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. PASSED 8:0.
2. WORK SESSION: River Road -Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan Project Update
Associate Planner Eric Brown and Community Advisory Committee Co -Chairs Kate Perle and
Louisa de Beer presented information about the River Road -Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan
Project and next steps.
Council Discussion
• No other neighborhood associations have worked harder to define their character and set goals.
• Vision statement specifically identifies the protection of agricultural land as a value and
River-Road/Santa Clara is the area predominantly slated for future development; important
to clarify which value is a priority.
• Report provides very real scope of work; there is not necessarily a conflict of values.
• Amount of work, outreach and participation very impressive, with a good balance of broad
and specific goals. The bar has been set very high for other neighborhood planning efforts.
• The integrity of the process has instilled a high level of trust among all participants and
stakeholders.
• Accountability for the goals will remain when work on the plan is concluded; council will
appreciate help dealing with the seemingly contradictory issues.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Forrest
City Recorder
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
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