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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAMENDED Agenda Packet 6-10-19 MeetingJune 10, 2019, Meeting AMENDED AGENDA EUGENE CITY COUNCIL June 10, 2019 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 Meeting of June 10, 2019; Her Honor Mayor Lucy Vinis Presiding Councilors Betty Taylor, President Emily Semple, Vice President Greg Evans Chris Pryor Mike Clark Claire Syrett Jennifer Yeh Alan Zelenka Note: This agenda has been amended to remove Item 2: Candidate Statements for the Human Rights Commission, which will be rescheduled for a later date. 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes • May 15, 2019, Work Session • May 20, 2019, Public Hearing • May 22, 2019, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Approval of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43; Tax Lot 2500—located at 320 Santa Clara Avenue) (City File: Porter, Daniel and Brenda; A 18-12) 4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Persons in Charge of Planting Strips and Amending Section 7.370 of the Eugene Code, 1971. June 10, 2019, Meeting 5. ACTION: Use of Future Property Tax Revenue to Pay Midtown Arts Center System Development Charges 6. ACTION: Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees The Eugene City Council welcomes your interest in these agenda items. This meeting location is wheelchair-accessible. For the hearing impaired, an interpreter can be provided with 48 hours' notice prior to the meeting. Spanish-language interpretation will also be provided with 48 hours' notice. To arrange for these services, contact the receptionist at 541-682-5010. City Council meetings are telecast live on Metro Television, Comcast channel 21, and rebroadcast later in the week. 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June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 1 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Beth Forrest www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882 ISSUE STATEMENT In honor of Flag Day on June 14, representatives from the Eugene Police Cadet Program. BACKGROUND The City Council voted at its June 27, 2011, work session to begin formal council meetings with a voluntary recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at those meetings closest to the following holidays: Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July. In addition, the council voted to begin a practice of reading the Declaration of Independence and/or from the Constitution of the United States at the beginning of its meeting closest to the Fourth of July. According to the United States Code, Title 4 (U.S. Flag Code), the Pledge “…should be rendered by standing at attention and facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform, men should remove any non-religious headwear with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.” The Pledge is as follows: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION No recommendation is necessary. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion is necessary. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 3 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Public Forum Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3 Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Beth Forrest www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882 ISSUE STATEMENT This segment allows citizens the opportunity to express opinions and provide information to the council. Testimony presented during the Public Forum should be on city-related issues and should not address items which have already been heard by a Hearings Official or are on the present agenda as a public hearing item. SUGGESTED MOTION No action is required; this is an informational item only. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Approval of City Council Minutes Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 4A Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Beth Forrest www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882 ISSUE STATEMENT This is a routine item to approve City Council minutes. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the minutes for the May 15 and May 22, 2019, work sessions as well as the May 20, 2019, public hearing. ATTACHMENTS A. May 15, 2019, Work Session B. May 20, 2019, Public Hearing C. May 22, 2019, Work Session FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 15, 2019 Page 1 Work Session M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 May 15, 2019 12:00 p.m. Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark. Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor, Alan Zelenka (via phone) Mayor Vinis opened the May 15, 2019, Work Session of the Eugene City Council. 1.ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Restrictions on the Distribution of Single-Use Serviceware, Adding Sections 6.870 and 6.872 to the Eugene Code, 1971, and Amending Section 6.990 of that Code. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt an ordinance concerning restrictions on the distribution of single-use serviceware, adding sections 6.870 and 6.872 to the Eugene Code, 1971, and amending section 6.990 of that code. PASSED 8:0 2.WORK SESSION: Town Square Project UpdateUrban Development Manager Will Dowdy, Julie Fischer of Cogito Partners, and FrancescaGambetti of Shiels Obletz Johnsen, provided a progress check-in on Eugene’s Town SquareProject, which combines the Park Blocks improvements, permanent Farmers Market space, andCity Hall building.Council Discussion •Councilor Syrett – asked staff how city hall is being considered within the town squarepublic engagement conversations. •Councilor Clark – asked about the project’s budget structure; inquired how much money isavailable for city hall fund; discussed historical conversations about budget considerations;inquired if staff is developing a budget based on values or based on community desires;expressed concern about council perspectives around budget considerations and how theywill be resolved before voting to move forward; inquired about the timeline for city hallconstruction and discussed process for public budget requests. •Councilor Semple – expressed enthusiasm for project and discussed upcoming meetings andpace of project; inquired about the status of design work and public engagement process;discussed pace of design development and inquired about staff capacity for design workduring that time period; inquired if there is enough time to do public outreach similar tothat for Riverfront Park; expressed concern about vendors at Saturday and Farmers’Markets and asked how disruptions would be mitigated; discussed effects of potentialimpacts to market vendors, especially for those vending at the Free Speech Plaza. •Councilor Pryor – Discussed historical experiences with town square and city hallconversations and the need to weigh speed, cost and quality considerations; discussedcompromises among creating something quickly, cheaply, or well; expressed desire that acity hall building be built with a legacy goal, keeping in mind a balance between what isaffordable and what is valued. •Councilor Zelenka – shared similar concerns as other councilors; discussed historicalconversations regarding town square and city hall development; discussed potential ATTACHMENT A June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 15, 2019 Page 2 Work Session process moving forward including process for town square and budget separately; inquired about money made from Butterfly Lot; expressed desire to vote on motion to get project started. •Councilor Taylor - expressed concerns about budget constraints; asked staff if park blocksand Butterfly lots would be disrupted at the same time and offered idea about how tomitigate effects of development on Saturday and Farmers’ Markets. •Mayor Vinis – explained challenges of long public engagement processes and affirmation tostaff for continued work; expressed desire for consistent updates for sake of public;reiterated Councilor Semple’s comments about the markets and that vendors would need tobe key stakeholders to town square conversations; expressed desire to make process funand creative. •Councilor Clark – discussed historical next-steps raised during prior conversations andinquired as to status of those steps; offered perspective on challenges of budgeting for projectand public considerations of budget constraints; expressed desire to discuss as council thebalance of values needed to meet budget needs before voting to move forward with designwork; mentioned concerns about use of “heart of the city” when describing town squaredevelopment and expressed belief that the river would be the “heart of the city,” MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to direct the City Manager to take the necessary next steps to design city hall on the Butterfly lot in planning for the town square. PASSED 7:1, Councilor Clark opposed. 3.WORK SESSION: River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan Project UpdateMetro Community Planning Manager Terri Harding, Associate Planner Eric Brown, andcommunity stakeholders Kate Perle, Louisa de Heer, and Jon Belcher presented the resultsfrom the Policy Development phase of the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan Project.Council Discussion •Councilor Clark – expressed gratitude for public engagement process for this planning; askedpresenters about future actions and when work plans would be completed; inquired how TACreport and Clear and Objective Standards will affect work, including code planning; inquiredthe area’s comprehensive plan and this plan would intersect and conflict, as well as whatwould happen if there were conflicts; asked which goals were most popular; asked staff aboutpublic energy towards maintaining current neighborhood characteristics versus changing;discussed cost and asset allocation and if neighbors would accept taking on cost ofdevelopments. MOTION TO VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to extend the meeting by 10 minutes. PASSED 7:1, Semple opposed. •Councilor Semple – expressed gratitude for the project and need for more to be involved;inquired about money dedicated for the project, current money used, and estimates forrequested monies in the future; reiterated Councilor Clark’s comments about controversy andasked about barriers for goals/subjects seen as most controversial; asked why there is a lot ofplanning being done without knowing what can be planned; asked what presenters plan to doif motion to move forward fails. •Councilor Syrett - reiterated Councilor Clark’s comments about presenters and public longterm engagement with this area and long history of public engagement; discussed policyareas she has witnessed come up throughout the planning process; expressed desire forunanimous vote moving forward. •Councilor Zelenka - expressed excitement and appreciation about public outreach andplanning process; expressed appreciation for staff person Eric Brown. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 15, 2019 Page 3 Work Session MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to direct staff to begin the Action Planning phase of the project based on the draft goals and policies in Attachment A. PASSED 7:1, Councilor Semple opposed. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Samantha Roberts) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 20, 2019 Page 1 Meeting M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 May 20, 2019 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka Mayor Vinis opened the May 20, 2019, public hearing of the Eugene City Council. 1.PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Autzen Stadium and Amending Section 4.190 of the Eugene Code, 1971City Manager Jon Ruiz introduced the item. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt an ordinance concerning Autzen Stadium ad amending section 4.190 of the Eugene Code, 1091. PASSED 8:0 2.PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Accessory Dwellings; Replacing the Term “Secondary Dwelling” with “Accessory Dwelling” Throughout the Eugene Code 1971; Making Additional Amendments to Sections 9.0500, 9.2010, 9.2011, 9.2740, 9.2741, 9.2750, 9.2751, 9.2775, 9.3060, 9.3115, 9.3125, 9.3210, 9.3215, 9.3310, 9.3510, 9.3615, 9.3810, 9.3811, 9.3815, 9.3910, 9.3915, and 9.8030 of that Code; and Addressing the Oregon Land Use Board Of Appeals’ Remand of Ordinance Nos. 20594 And 20595.City Manager Jon Ruiz and Deputy City Attorney Emily Jerome introduced the item.Speakers1.Todd Boyle – would like council to remove restriction on ADUs.2.Susan Bliven – urged council to reduce restrictions to allow seniors to age in place.3.Tiffany Edwards - shared the chamber’s support for more workforce housing.4.Carmel Perez Snyder – supported zoning changes that reflect the community’s needs.5.David Barajas – asked council to rethink restrictions on ADUs.6.Nancy Meyer – challenged recent op-ed supporting ADUs in local newspaper.7.Seth Sadofsky – said reasoning behind continued restrictions is lacking.8.Joe Bonilla – would like the option to have a small home for his aging parents.9.Daniel Ivy – noted that ADUs support the homeless, elderly, and young people.10.Babe O’Sullivan – asked council to more aggressively remove barriers to ADUs.11.Marcus Kauffman – said an ADU would enable people to care for their aging parents.12.Dylan Lamar – asked council to consider who benefits from their decision.13.Emily Fox – urged council to retain the owner-occupancy requirement.14.Robert Roth – said neighborhoods dominated by rentals do not support good relationships.15.Ralph McDonald – supported ADUs, requiring landlords to maintain livability of the property.16.Gwen Burkard – said ADUs are a viable way to support the community’s aging population.17.Carlis Nixon – supported ADUs, noting restrictions are important for ensuring quality of life.18.Patricia Hine – supported ADUs to help the city meet its climate and affordable housing goals.19.Dianna B. – said ADUs may not support affordable housing goals without deed restrictions.20.Jean Tate – supported ADUs as a great opportunity to build more needed housing. ATTACHMENT B June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 20, 2019 Page 2 Meeting 21.Bill Aspergen – urged council to keep owner-occupancy requirement22.Joshua Caraco – urged council to remove parking requirement.23.Scott Burgess – questioned whether ADUs would help the affordable housing problem.24.John Byrne – supported ADUs as long as homeowner is nearby to oversee property.25.Pam Woodell – supported ADUs with owner-occupancy requirement; noted profiteering risk.26.Susan Connolly – expressed concern about sprawl and supported infill.27.Carolyn Jacobs – asked council for a clear definition of ADUs; slippery slope to upzoning.28. Kaarin Knudson – supported use of zoning to make city inclusive by design.29.Shaun Winter – said more density and walkability would increase economic health.30.Eliza Kashinsky – said ADUs can help the City reach its stated goals.31.Cliff Gray – supported ADU development with the owner-occupancy requirement.32.Tom Bruno – expressed concerned about taxes and increased draw on public services.33. Arame Tchack Ryan – told personal story of owner-occupancy requirement being a hurdle.Discussion •Councilor Clark – requested a memo from the City Attorney, listing any case law with a validclaim of discrimination with regard to an ownership requirement for ADUs. •Councilor Zelenka – would like a policy that takes into account varying impact on differentneighborhoods; would like council to encourage livability, responsibility, and accountability •Councilor Taylor – reminded everyone at the meeting that ADUs were already allowable;said owner-occupancy is essential to preserving neighborhoods. •Councilor Clark – said that while he was unsure whether ADUs would create more rentalhousing, they are great for caring for a family member; explained that ADUs do not count asincome when taking out a loan from a financial institution, if you live in the primary home. •Councilor Zelenka – shared that council will talk about AirBnB rentals soon. •Councilor Yeh – noted that the city is changing and the council needs to respond to thosenew needs; asked for information about the factors being considered around whatconstitutes good stewardship of property before land use decisions are made. •Mayor Vinis – reminded everyone that the discussion was happening because this issue wasremanded by LUBA; owner-occupancy may not be in alignment with state law.The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Cas Casados) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 22, 2019 Page 1 Work Session M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 May 22, 2019 12:00 p.m. Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Michael Clark, Alan Zelenka, Claire Syrett Councilors Absent: Chris Pryor, Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the May 22, 2019, Work Session of the Eugene City Council. 1.WORK SESSION: Northwest Natural’s Low Carbon Pathway for EugeneIntergovernmental Relations Manager, Ethan Nelson, Northwest Natural Senior Vice Presidentof Operations, Kim Heiting, and Senior Director of Environmental Policy and Sustainability, BillEdmonds, presented an update on climate and energy related policies, programs and planningefforts.Council Discussion •Councilor Zelenka – expressed appreciation to NWN staff for presentation; discusseddecarbonization study done by NWN; discussed potential plans and ideas to work withNWN on decarbonization and methods for achievement; expressed eagerness and discussedwork with NWN to create a model other cities could use to meet environmental goals;inquired how regulations on NWN imposed by the public utilities commission be affected asNWN and Eugene go beyond “business as usual”. •Councilor Yeh - inquired about the current supply of renewable energy and goals towardsrenewable natural gas; asked what barriers exist that make 25 percent of current supplytowards renewable natural gas the goal by 2050; discussed how the 25 percent is affectedby energy efficiencies; asked how power to gas affects the development of renewablenatural gas; asked about smart energy participation costs for customers; asked if NWN hasdiscussed RNG with the police force or LTD. •Councilor Syrett - expressed skepticism about collaborative relationship with NWN;expressed appreciation for work being done by NWN considering climate change butsupported greater efforts, considering what NWN is capable of achieving rather thancompared to other utilities and expressed desire to know more about what NWN is doing;inquired how they are defining “healthcare facility”; asked if NWN has set goals forparticipation in energy efficiency; inquired about goals for participation in smart energyprogram and expressed desire for NWN to increase efforts in development; asked if NWN isengaged with transformation away from diesel at state level; reiterated Councilor Yeh’sbelief that 25 percent reduction by 2050 is not strong enough considering the urgent natureof climate change and the City’s goals. •Councilor Taylor - inquired if NWN gas comes from fracking procedures; asked if NWNbelieves there is a limitless supply of natural gas; inquired about methane production fromcows and garbage sites; discussed population growth and energy efficiencies; asked if NWNreplaced pipes in Eugene and concern about dangers for explosions; inquired how deeppipes are placed. ATTACHMENT C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A MINUTES – Eugene City Council May 22, 2019 Page 2 Work Session • Councilor Zelenka – inquired of staff of how much of the community greenhouse gas inventory in Eugene accounts for gas; discussed Fairmont community meeting discussion around system leaks and inquired if NWN could discuss this further; asked staff to provide a pie chart about where emissions come from; discussed that transportation is a higher emission producer with greater challenges to address reductions, compared to gas. • Mayor Vinis – noted time constraints and asked to reschedule the second agenda item. • Councilor Yeh – discussed equity around volunteer smart energy participation; discussed development of renewable energy options over time and the need for NWN to increase renewable natural gas (beyond 25 percent) to meet climate needs. • Councilor Syrett – inquired about the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission project and timeline for development. • Mayor Vinis – thanked the presenters for the information; inquired about power to gas project and expressed excitement about partnership; discussed infrastructure of project. • Councilor Clark – requested further clarification related to Councilor Zelenka’s question. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Samantha Roberts) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4A June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 4B Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Beth Forrest www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882 ISSUE STATEMENT This is a routine item to approve the City Council Tentative Working Agenda. BACKGROUND On July 31, 2000, the City Council held a process session and discussed the Operating Agreements. Section 2, notes in part that “The City Manager shall recommend monthly to the council which items should be placed on the council agenda. This recommendation shall be placed on the consent calendar at the regular City Council meetings (regular meetings are those meetings held on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Council Chamber). If the recommendation contained in the consent calendar is approved, the items shall be brought before the council on a future agenda. If there are concerns about an item, the item may be pulled from the consent calendar at the request of any councilor or the Mayor. A vote shall occur to determine if the item should be included as future council business.” Scheduling of this item is in accordance with the Council Operating Agreements. RELATED CITY POLICIES There are no policy issues related to this item. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may choose to approve, amend or not approve the tentative agenda. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager has no recommendation on this item. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the items on the Tentative Working Agenda. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B ATTACHMENTS A. Tentative Working Agenda FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov Work Session                       Action      Public Hearing              Public Forum        Consent Calendar  Committee Reports/Items of Interest Ceremonial Matters  Pledge of Allegiance  Updated May 30, 2019 Meeting Location: Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue, unless otherwise noted   June 2019    Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact  5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Community Safety Initiative (Work Session) 90 mins Kristie Hammitt, CS 10‐Jun Monday 7:30 pm Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Candidate Statements for Human Rights Commission Public Forum Resolution Annexing Land at 320 Santa Clara Avenue (Consent Calendar) Ordinance on Persons in Charge of Planting Strips (Public Hearing) Payment of SDCs for Midtown Arts Center (Action) Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Action) Rodney Bohner, PDD PW Mike Kinnison, PDD Cas Casados, CS Expected absences for 6/10: none 12‐Jun Wednesday 12 pm Equity in Contracting (Update) Rest Stop Program (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Abby Alway, CS Jason Dedrick, CS Expected absences for 6/12: none 17‐Jun Monday 5:30 pm Climate Action Plan Update (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Chelsea Clinton, CS ATTACHMENT A June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B 2    17‐Jun Monday 7:30 pm Ordinance Vacating a Portion of E. 8th Alley, Between High St. and High Alley (Public Hearing) Dan Halverson, PDD Expected absences for 6/17: Taylor, Semple 19‐Jun Wednesday 12 pm Police Commission Annual Report  (Work Session) Police Auditor/CRB Annual Report (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Jeremy Cleversey, EPD Mark Gissiner, PA Expected absences for 6/19: Taylor, Semple 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Urban Reserves Update/Next Steps (Work Session) 2021 Update (Work Session) 60 mins 30 mins Rebecca Gershow, PDD Stephanie Scafa, PW 24‐Jun Monday 7:30 pm Public Forum Supplemental Budget 2 (Public Hearing and Action) URA Supplemental Budget 2 (Public Hearing and Action) FY20 Proposed Budget (Public Hearing and Action) URA – FY20 Proposed Budget (Public Hearing and Action) Ordinance on Downtown Riverfront Land Use Package (Public Hearing) Appointments to Human Rights Commission (Action) Jamie Garner, CS Jamie Garner, CS Jamie Garner, CS Jamie Garner, CS Michael, Kinnison, PDD Cas Casados, CS Expected absences for 6/24: Taylor, Evans 26‐Jun Wednesday 12 pm Parks and Recreation SDC Methodology (Work Session) Proposed Expansion of Downtown Activity Zone (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Carolyn Burke, PW Michael Kinnison, PDD Expected absences for 6/26: Vinis, Taylor, Evans      June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B 3      July 2019    Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact  8‐Jul Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Homeless Systems Implementation (Work Session) URA – Steam Plant Deal Points (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Jason Dedrick, CS Amanda D’Souza, PDD 7:30 pm Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Public Forum Ordinance Vacating a Portion of E. 8th Alley, Between High St. and High Alley (Action) Dan Halverson, PDD Expected absences for 7/8: none 10‐Jul Wednesday 12 pm Presiding Judge Interview (Work Session) Executive Session Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) Police Auditor Evaluation (Work Session) Executive Session Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) 45 mins 45 mins Becky DeWitt, CS Keri Beraldo, CS Expected absences for 7/10: none 15‐Jul Monday 5:30 pm Joint Mtg. with LTD on MovingAhead (Work Session) 90 mins Chris Henry, PW 7:30 pm Proposed Expansion of Downtown Activity Zone (Public Hearing) Michael Kinnison, PDD Expected absences for 7/15: none 17‐Jul Wednesday 12 pm Downtown Riverfront Land Use Package (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Michael Kinnison, PDD Expected absences for 7/17: none 22‐Jul Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Downtown Riverfront Land Use Package (Work Session and Action) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Michael Kinnison, PDD   June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B 4    22‐Jun Monday 7:30 pm Public Forum Proposed Expansion of Downtown Activity Zone (Action) Michael Kinnison, PDD Expected absences for 7/22: none 24‐Jul Wednesday 12 pm Data Collection Policy/Protection of Individuals and Groups (Work Session) Ordinance Concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (LUBA Remand) (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Jen Van Der Haeghen, CS Alissa Hansen, PDD Expected absences for 7/24: none   Council Break: July 25 – September 9      September 2019    Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact  9‐Sep Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Airport Master Plan (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins 7:30 pm Public Forum Expected absences for 9/9: none 11‐Sep Wednesday 12 pm Emergency Management Update (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Expected absences for 9/11: none 16‐Sep Monday 5:30 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins 7:30 pm TBD (Public Hearing) Expected absences for 9/16: none 18‐Sep Wednesday 12 pm Alley Access Rules (Work Session) Sign Code/Digital Display Technology (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Alissa Hansen, PDD Jenessa Dragovich, PDD Expected absences for 9/18: none June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B 5    23‐Sep Monday 5:30 p.m. Committee Reports and Items of Interest Short‐Term Vacation Rentals (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Lydia Kaye, PDD 7:30 pm Public Forum Expected absences for 9/23: none 25‐Sep Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Expected absences for 9/25: none     October 2019    Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact  9‐Oct Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Expected absences for 10/9: none 14‐Oct Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins 7:30 pm Public Forum Expected absences for 10/14: none 16‐Oct Wednesday 12 pm Council Process Session (Work Session) 90 mins Becky DeWitt, CS Expected absences for 10/16: none 21‐Oct Monday 5:30 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins 7:30 pm TBD (Public Hearing) Expected absences for 10/21: none    June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B 6    23‐Oct Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Expected absences for 10/23: none 28‐Oct Monday 5:30 p.m. Committee Reports and Items of Interest TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins 7:30 pm Public Forum Expected absences for 10/28: none 30‐Oct Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session) 45 mins 45 mins Expected absences for 10/30: none     Work Session                       Action                         Public Hearing                             Public Forum                   Consent Calendar    Committee Reports/Items of Interest                     Ceremonial Matters                    Pledge of Allegiance    Approved Work Session Polls to be Scheduled Councilor Date Approved  Data Collection Policy/Protection of Individuals and Groups – scheduled 7/24/19  Revisit City Code Regarding Alley Access Rules ‐ scheduled 9/18/19   Update Sign Code for Digital Display Technology – scheduled 9/18/19  Short‐term Vacation Rentals – scheduled 9/23/19  5G – including experience of other cities ‐   Syrett  Semple  Pryor  Taylor  Clark  7/19/18  10/11/18  2/14/19  5/23/19  5/20/19  Follow‐Up Work Sessions to be Scheduled   TAC Implementation ($1 Million Shelter) – scheduled 7/8/19   Commercial Setbacks        June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4B June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Approval of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43; Tax Lot 2500—located at 320 Santa Clara Avenue) (City File: Porter, Daniel and Brenda; A 18-12) Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 4C Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Rodney T. Bohner www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5437 ISSUE STATEMENT This item is a request to annex a property located at 320 Santa Clara Avenue. The property to be annexed is approximately .22 acres (9,148 square feet) and is developed with single-family residence. No public right-of-way is proposed for annexation as part of this request. A vicinity map is provided as Attachment A. The property is zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential with /UL Urbanizable Land overlay. The property is designated for low density residential use in the Metro Plan and the applicable refinement plan, the River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan. The area of annexation is located within the City’s urban growth boundary and is contiguous to the City limits. Annexation will allow for future development consistent with the property’s land use designation and the Eugene Code. Specific plans for future development of the site are not included as part of this annexation application. BACKGROUND To encourage compact urban growth and sequential development within Eugene’s UGB, the Metro Plan provides that ultimately all land within the UGB will be annexed into the City and provided with a minimum level of urban services. Approval of annexation requests are based on the criteria at Eugene Code 9.7825 which require that (1) the land proposed to be annexed is within the City’s UGB and is contiguous to the City limits or separated from City limits only by a right-of-way or water body; (2) the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans; and (3) the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimal level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner. Findings demonstrating that the annexation request is consistent with these approval criteria are included as Exhibit C to the attached draft resolution (Attachment B). To provide nearby property owners and residents an opportunity to review and comment on this annexation request, public notice was provided to all owners and occupants of property within 500 feet of the subject property and the affected neighborhood association (Santa Clara June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Community Organization) consistent with Eugene Code requirements. Staff received one piece of testimony from one neighbor, and that letter is available for review at Attachment C. To summarize, the neighbor expresses concern with the potential effects of increased density and traffic when the property develops in the future. As City Council is aware, annexation is often the first step in preparing property for development within the City of Eugene. However, the question before council with this annexation application is whether the subject property should be included in the city limits. Any applicable, subsequent development will require the appropriate land use application, such as a partition creating two lots. That land use application will require public notice and provides opportunity for public comment. Issues such as traffic, density, lot coverage, tree preservation and other potential impacts will be fully evaluated at such time. Based on this information, staff does not believe a public hearing is warranted. Referral comments were provided by affected agencies including City of Eugene Public Works, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Lane County Public Works. These referral comments confirm that the property can be provided with the minimum level of key urban services consistent with the approval criteria. Given the findings of compliance, ability for the provision of key urban services, a public hearing is not recommended in this instance. Additional background information regarding this request, including relevant application materials, is included for reference as Attachment C. A full copy of all materials in the record is also available at the Permit and Information Center located at 99 West 10th Avenue. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION None. COUNCIL OPTIONS City Council may consider the following options: 1. Adopt the draft resolution 2. Adopt the draft resolution with specific modifications as determined by the City Council 3. Deny the draft resolution 4. Defer action until after the council holds a public hearing on the proposed annexation CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution by finding that the request complies with all applicable approval criteria, and that the annexation be approved. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt a resolution approving the proposed annexation request consistent with the applicable approval criteria. ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C B. Draft Annexation Resolution with Exhibits A through C Exhibit A: Map of Annexation Request Exhibit B: Legal Description Exhibit C: Planning Director Findings and Recommendation C. Public Testimony Received D. Application Materials for Annexation Request FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Rodney T. Bohner Telephone: 541-682-5437 Staff E-Mail: rbohner@eugene-or.gov Caution:This map is based on imprecisesource data, subject to change, andfor general reference only. PORTER, DANIEL AND BRENDA (A 18-12) EXETER AVE NE W C A S T L E S T SANTA CLARA AVE JONQUIL AVE LE N O R E D R DA L T O N D R SA G E S T DOVER DR ´ June 2019 Eugene City Limits City LimitsAnnexation Area UGB Subject Property 0 250 500125Ft Legend Annexation Area Taxlots City Limits ATTACHMENT A June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C RESOLUTION NO. _____ RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-11-43, TAX LOT 2500 LOCATED AT 320 SANTA CLARA AVENUE). The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that: A.An annexation application was submitted on December 26, 2018, by Daniel and Brenda Porter in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810 of the Eugene Code, 1971, (“EC”) to annex property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 2500, to the City of Eugene. B.The property proposed to be annexed is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution. The legal description of the property proposed to be annexed is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B. C.The City’s Planning Director has submitted a written recommendation that the application be approved based on the criteria of EC 9.7825. The Planning Director’s Findings and Recommendation is attached as Exhibit C. D.On May 10, 2019, a notice containing the street address, the assessor’s map and tax lot number for the property, a description of the land proposed to be annexed, and the Planning Director’s preliminary recommendation was mailed to the applicant, owners and occupants of property within 500 feet of the perimeter of the subject property, and the Santa Clara Community Organization. The notice advised that the City Council would consider the Planning Director’s full recommendation on the proposed annexation on June 10, 2019. E.After considering the Planning Director’s recommendation, the City Council finds that the application should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. Based on the above findings and the Planning Director’s Findings and Recommendation which are attached as Exhibit C and are adopted in support of this Resolution, it is ordered that the land identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43, Tax Lot 2500 which is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit B, is annexed to the City of Eugene. ATTACHMENT B June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Section 2. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. The annexation and the automatic rezoning of the land pursuant to EC 9.7820(3) from R-1 Low- Density Residential with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay to R-1 Low-Density Residential shall become effective in accordance with State law. The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____day of June, 2019. ______________________________________ City Recorder June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C 10.1 RUBY B£L '£ RD. 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ASSESSOR'S MAP NO. 17 0411 43 TAX LOT #2500 4 April 2019 Beginning at a point on the south right-of-way line of Santa Clara Avenue, 160.0 feet West of the initial point of "SILVER LEA THIRD ADDITION", as platted and recorded in Book 43, Page 7, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, Lane County, Oregon, said point also being 30.0 feet Southerly, when measured at right angles, from the centerline of said Santa Clara Avenue, and running thence along said south right-of­ way line, West 76.08 feet to a point; thence leaving said right-of-way line, South 120.0 feet to a point; thence East 76.64 feet to a point; thence North 0 °16' West 120.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, being all in Lane County, Oregon. EXHIBIT B June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Planning Director’s Findings and Recommendation Annexation Request for Porter, Daniel and Brenda (City File: A 18-12) Application Submitted: December 26, 2018 Applicant: Porter, Daniel and Brenda Property Included in Annexation Request: Tax Lot 2500 of Assessor’s Map 17-04-11-43 Zoning: R-1 Low-Density Residential with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay Location: 320 Santa Clara Avenue; at the southwest corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Lenore Drive Representative: Daniel Porter Lead City Staff: Rodney Bohner, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541-682-5437 EVALULATION: Based on the information provided by the applicant, the City has determined that this request complies with Eugene Code (EC) Section 9.7805 Annexation - Applicability. As such, it is subject to review and approval in accordance with the requirements, application criteria and procedures of EC 9.7800 through 9.7835. The applicable approval criteria are presented below in bold typeface with findings and conclusions following each. EC 9.7825(1) The land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s urban growth boundary and is: (a) Contiguous to the city limits; or (b) Separated from the city only by a public right of way or a stream, bay, lake or other body of water. Complies Findings: The annexation area is within the City’s urban growth boundary (UGB), and is contiguous to the City limits, consistent with subsection (a). YES NO EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans. Complies Findings: Several policies from the Metro Plan provide support for this annexation by encouraging compact urban growth to achieve efficient use of land and urban service provisions within the UGB, including the following policies from the Growth Management section (in italic text): Policy 8. Land within the UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only through annexation to a city when it is found that: a.A minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided to the area in an orderly and efficient manner. b.There will be a logical area and time within which to deliver urban services and facilities. Conversion of urbanizable land to urban shall also be consistent with the Metro Plan. (page II-C-4) Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest priority. (page II-C-5). YES NO EXHIBIT C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Policy 15. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with the required minimum level of urban facilities and services. While the time frame for annexation may vary, annexation should occur as land transitions from urbanizable to urban. (page II-C-5) The following policy from the Residential Element of the Metro Plan is also applicable: Policy A.2 Residentially designated land within the UGB should be zoned consistent with the Metro Plan, and applicable plans and policies; however, existing agricultural zoning may be continued within the area between the city limits and UGB until rezoned for urban uses. The Metro Plan designates the annexation area as appropriate for low-density residential use. The River Road-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan (RR-SC) is the adopted refinement plan for the subject properties and it also designates the area for low-density residential development. The property is currently zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential and /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay. The /UL overlay will be automatically removed from the zoning following annexation approval. It is noted that prior to development consistent with the plan designation. The subject property is not located within a special subarea of the RR -SC. The proposed annexation advances Residential Land Use Policy 1 of the RR-SC, which encourages land uses that recognize and maintain “the predominately low-density residential character of the area consistent with the Metro Plan.” In addition, the proposed annexation does not appear to conflict with any other residential land use policies of the RR-SC. As previously discussed in this subsection, and further detailed under subsection (3) below, the proposed annexation is consistent with Metro Plan growth management policies and can be served by the minimum level of key urban services. The annexation procedures beginning at EC 9.7800 are consistent with State law and therefore, as found throughout this report, the annexation is consistent with State law. Therefore, based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the applicable policies of the Metro Plan and refinement plan. EC 9.7825(3) The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key urban facilities and services, as defined in the Metro Plan, can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner. Complies Findings: Consistent with this criterion, the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner as detailed below: Wastewater Public wastewater is available within Santa Clara Avenue, via an 8-inch PVC pipe. The existing residence is not currently connected per the City sewer connection records. However, homes to the east and west have connections to the line within Santa Clara Avenue. The lien docket indicates there are no “on-hold” assessments currently due. YES NO June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Stormwater Public stormwater systems are not immediately available to serve this property. The nearest public system is near the intersection of Lenore Drive and Lenore Loop, to the southeast of subject property. Soils appear to be type “C” indicating poor infiltration rates. Future development proposals must demonstrate consistency with flood control standards; on-site retention may be an acceptable option, if on-site infiltration rates and design calculations are provided to demonstrate feasibility. Transportation The property sits on the corner of Santa Clara Avenue and Lenore Drive, both of which are paved local streets owned by the City of Eugene. Lenore Drive has sidewalks, curb and gutter, and street lights on the west side whereas Santa Clara Avenue is paved only but is lacking in curb and gutter, street trees or street lights. Compliance with applicable street standards will be ensured at the time of development. Solid Waste Collection service is provided by private firms. Regional disposal sites and the Short Mountain Landfill are operated by Lane County. Water and Electric EWEB Water staff state no objection to the annexation. EWEB Electric staff also state no objection to the annexation. Water and electric services can be extended to the subject property in accordance with EWEB policies and procedures. Public Safety Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistent with service provision through the City. Fire protection will be provided by Eugene Springfield Fire. Emergency medical services are currently provided on a regional basis by the cities of Eugene and Springfield and will continue in the same manner upon annexation. Parks and Recreation Parks and recreation programs are provided on a City-wide basis. The inclusion of the subject property in the City is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key urban service is met. Planning and Development Services Planning and building permit services are provided for all properties located within the urban growth boundary by the City of Eugene. The Eugene Code, Chapter 9, will provide the required land use controls for future development of the subject property upon annexation. Communications A variety of telecommunications providers offer communications services throughout the Eugene/Springfield area. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C Public Schools The subject property is within Eugene School District 4J and is within the district boundary of Spring Creek Elementary School, Madison Middle School, and North Eugene High School. As access to schools is evaluated on a district-wide basis, the property’s location within the school district is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key urban service is met. CONCLUSION: Based on the above findings, information submitted to date, and the criteria set forth in EC 9.7825, the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable approval criteria. A map and legal description showing the area subject to annexation are included in the application file for reference. The effective date is set in accordance with State law. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C 1 BOHNER Rodney T From:Ameritech <rcmd@ameritech.net> Sent:Monday, May 27, 2019 2:31 PM To:BOHNER Rodney T Subject:Consideration of annexation request Dear Mr. Bohner,  I am writing with concerns for the consideration of annexation request for file name:  Porter, Daniel and Brenda (A 18‐ 12).   I propose to NOT accept the annexation request. We were made aware that the owners of the property have plans to  build a second home on their lot that currently contains a rental home property. There have been contractors at the site  measuring and when we spoke with them they confirmed that they were measuring to build a house in the backyard of  the current house.  I have spoken to at least 5 other families that received the notice of annexation and they all believe that building on that  property would not be in the best interest of our subdivision. There are many reasons we as a neighborhood agree this  would not be a good idea.  1) All the lots in the Lenore subdivision are currently filled. So we are at max occupancy at this time. Building another home so close to the house that’s there would make it more congested increase traffic and parking. 2) There are 22 children under the age of 12 on this one block area and they use this very narrow street to ride bikes, skateboards, walk their dogs, and play in the street and park. Adding more congestion and cars on the street would compromise the safety of the children and ability to freely play, and access the street and park, as they do now. 3)The street is not a full‐sized Street. It is very narrow and not enough room to park on both sides of the street, it is restricted to parking on one side only. Adding another household to the street would create more cars and need for parking that would compromise that already tight driving and parking we currently have. 4) Access to the new house would involve making sure a driveway was in place and the streets are currently already congested and over‐parked. 5) We bought our house three years ago and were told it was the last lot to be developed in the Lenore subdivision. We bought into a well thought out developed area expecting it to not become more over‐developed. 6) We share a fence line with the property requesting annexation, and it would greatly infringe on our privacy to have another house built in the back yard between us and the current house. It is not a huge backyard and a house would likely take up the whole yard space and impose on the privacy of our house and the house that’s now on the Porter’s property. 7) The house on the Porter’s property is used as a rental, and the current renters moved in only two months ago. They have two small children under the age of five that have been constantly using the backyard for playing and entertainment since the day they moved in. They spend hours a day out in the backyard and their parents Have installed a trampoline that has attracted many of the neighborhood kids to come over and play in the backyard on a daily basis. Taking away the backyard from this family, their small children, and the children of the neighborhood would be cruel. ATTACHMENT C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C 2 8) Concrete would take up almost all of the natural landscape of the lot. They would most likely have to remove the old growth fruit trees that are in the backyard. It would destroy the whole land scape environment of the neighborhood and take away any backyard that that house currently has. Again, my household, and everyone in the Lenore subdivision  with whom I have spoken thus far, agree that we are  against the annexation of the Porter’s property. Please do NOT approve the annexation.  Most sincerely, and respectfully,  Rebecca Carroll‐Alvarado   303 Lenore Loop   Eugene, OR 97404  541‐603‐6333  Sent from my iPhone  June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C A T T A C H M E N T D J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C J u n e 1 0 , 2 0 1 9 , M e e t i n g – I t e m 4 C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 4C June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 5 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Public Hearing: An Ordinance Concerning Persons in Charge of Planting Strips and Amending Section 7.370 of the Eugene Code, 1971. Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 5 Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Sarah Medary www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-6877 ISSUE STATEMENT The City Council is scheduled for a public hearing on an ordinance clarifying that the property owner responsible pursuant to Eugene Code 7.730 for maintaining the space between the curb and the sidewalk (commonly referred to as the “planting strip”) is the person in charge of the planting strip for purposes of EC 4.807 (trespass). BACKGROUND The purpose of having setback sidewalks, which allow for vegetative planting strips between city streets and the sidewalk, is explained in the city’s sidewalk design standards and guidelines. Those stated purposes include: 1) providing a physical separation from vehicle traffic; 2) providing a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians and motorists by fully separating pedestrians from vehicles; 3) providing space between the sidewalk and curb for street trees and other landscaping; and, 4) providing a distinct green edge to the street, further distinguishing the different uses. Vegetative planting strips are not intended to serve as places for people to gather or for items (such as garbage and debris) to accumulate; when they are used in this manner, the purpose of the setback sidewalk is often compromised. Additionally, use of vegetative planting strips inconsistent with their intended purpose can result in obstructing the free movement of vehicles or pedestrians (a violation of EC 5.130) or in creating a safety hazard by obstructing the vision of people walking, biking, and driving, making them less likely to see the other transportation users. Pursuant to EC 7.730, it is the duty of the property owner to maintain the planting strip in front of their property. In fulfillment of this duty, property owners often spend time and money to plant and maintain flowers, grass or other ground cover material in the planting strip abutting their property. The planting strips that abutting property owners are required to maintain are located within public right-of-way and right-of-way is dedicated differently throughout the city; some right-of-way is dedicated outright (i.e., fee simple) and other is dedicated as an easement. The manner in which the right-of-way is dedicated impacts an abutting property owner’s authority over the planting stip. Usually, the exact nature of the right-of-way dedication (and the corresponding authority of the abutting property owner) is unknown by the property owner and can only be determined by researching the right-of-way’s history. Thus, even though abutting June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 5 property owners are responsible for maintaining the planting strip (including clearing debris and garbage), in most cases it is not immediately clear whether the abutting property owner has the authority to prevent someone from using the planting strip, even when the use damages the vegetation, leaves behind garbage, or creates safety problems for people using the transportation system. The lack of clarity regarding the authority of the abutting property owner over the planting strip can be addressed by amending EC 7.730 to include the following two sentences: “When the planting strip (i.e., the space between the curb and the sidewalk) is a different surface-type than the sidewalk and is clearly separate and distinct from the sidewalk, the property owner responsible pursuant to this section for maintaining the planting strip in front of their property is the person in charge of those premises for purposes of EC 4.807.” COUNCIL OPTIONS This item is scheduled for a public hearing only. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION No recommendation is provided at this time. SUGGESTED MOTION None. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance Concerning Persons in Charge of Planting Strips FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Sarah Medary Telephone: 541-682-6887 Staff E-Mail: SMedary@eugene-or.gov Ordinance - Page 1 of 1 June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 5 Attachment A ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING PERSONS IN CHARGE OF PLANTING STRIPS AND AMENDING SECTION 7.370 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971. THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 7.370 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows: 7.370 Sidewalks - Owners to Fill Ground Between Curb and Sidewalk. It shall be the duty of all property owners to fill and maintain with earth, soil, brick, gravel, clay, loam, cinders, mulching material or Portland cement concrete, but not asphaltic concrete, the space between the curb and sidewalk in front of their property and to the curb line of the street at the intersections to a level and grade with the curb and sidewalk unless an approved stormwater facility is constructed between the curb and sidewalk. Subject to sections 4.832 and 4.833 of this code, and sections 7.635 to 7.650, a ground cover or tree may be used. When the planting strip (i.e., the space between the curb and the sidewalk) is a different surface-type than the sidewalk and is clearly separate and distinct from the sidewalk, the property owner responsible pursuant to this section for maintaining the planting strip in front of their property is the person in charge of those premises for purposes of EC 4.807. Section 2. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the consent of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein, or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein. Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this ___ day of _________________, 2019 ____ day of _______________, 2019 ____________________________ _____________________________ City Recorder Mayor June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 6 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Action: Use of Future Property Tax Revenue to Pay Midtown Arts Center System Development Charges Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 6 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Michael Kinnison www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5500 ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item to direct the City Manager to execute a document that provides for the City’s payment of the Midtown Arts Center Systems Development Charges from future property tax revenue that the City will receive from the construction of the Center. BACKGROUND The Midtown Arts Center is a seven-story, mixed-use condominium project with underground parking located in the 1600 block of Pearl Street. The first two floors of condominium space will be owned and operated by the Eugene Ballet and include 5,300 square feet of office space for nine non-profit arts organizations, over 10,000 square feet of rehearsal spaces designed to increase access to arts education and cultural program development and over 4,000 square feet of public gallery space for permanent installations and temporary curated exhibits featuring local and regional visual artists. Other participating arts organizations include Chamber Music Amici, Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Opera, Instaballet, Lane Arts Council, Orchestra Next, Oregon Mozart Players and Pacific International Choral Festivals. The top five floors will include 40 market rate condominiums. The Center is being built by local developer Paradigm Properties and scheduled for completion in June of 2020. Generally, a current owner of record who wishes to develop their property must pay an SDC that is imposed when new development, expansion or an intensification of use of property occurs that is served by City infrastructure. The fees are used to fund the non-assessable portion of the construction of infrastructure (wastewater, stormwater, transportation and park facilities) needed to support growth in the community and to recoup a portion of the community’s investment in the infrastructure already in place. To assist the Eugene Ballet with the purchase of condominium space in the project it is proposed that the non-residential portion of the SDCs be paid by the City with future property tax revenue generated by the development. The developer will in turn provide a reduction in the condominium purchase price in an amount equivalent of the SDC reduction. A savings in the cost of acquisition will help the Ballet maintain lease terms and rental fees below market for non-profit and community use of the Center. Eligible SDCs for the non-residential portion of the project are June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 6 estimated to be $155,000 and must be paid by end of June 2019. The property generated $9,300 in property taxes in 2018. Property taxes are estimated to increase to $279,000 once construction is complete. This action is consistent with how the City supported development of the Veterans Affairs Clinic. In 2014, City Council authorized the payment of the Veteran’s Affairs Clinic’s SDCs with future property tax revenue from construction of the Clinic. The Midtown Arts Center relates to a number of City and council goals and policies: Envision Eugene Community Vision: Promote 20-minute neighborhoods, compact urban development and efficient transportation options. Council Goal for Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation: A community where arts and outdoors are integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all. Downtown Plan: Provide and promote development and community events that reinforce downtown’s role as the cultural center for the city and region. The City's authority to establish and adopt system development charges is granted by the Eugene Charter of 1976 and by ORS 223.297 - 223.314. By virtue of that authority, the City adopted Eugene Code, 1971 sections 7.700 - 7.740 and related provisions. Growth Management Study Policy #14: Development shall be required to pay the full cost of extending infrastructure and services, except that the City will examine ways to subsidize the costs of providing infrastructure or offer other incentives that support higher density, in-fill, mixed-use, and redevelopment. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION None. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council can approve or not approve the City’s payment of the non-residential portion of the Midtown Art Center’s SDCs from future property tax revenues. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends the City’s payment of the non-residential portion of the Midtown Art Center’s SDCs from property tax revenue that the City will receive from the construction of the Center. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 6 SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the City Manager proceeding with the City’s payment of the non-residential portion of the Midtown Art Center’s SDCs from property tax revenue that the City will receive from the construction of the Center. ATTACHMENT A.Midtown Arts Center rendering FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Michael Kinnison Telephone: 541-682-5500Staff E-Mail: Mkinnison@eugene-or.gov Attachment A Ju n e 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 6 June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Action: Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 7 Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Cas Casados www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8497 ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item to appoint members to the City’s boards, commissions and committees. BACKGROUND Each year, the City Council makes appointments to boards, committees and commissions. Chapter 2 of the Eugene Code addresses standing committees to the council as well as the appointment process for each body. For most standing committees created in the code, council is the appointing authority. The annual recruitment for boards, committees and commissions this year was initiated on January 25 and concluded March 10. The recruitment was publicized on the internet, in newspapers, through flyers, at City offices, and at City- and neighborhood-related meetings and events. Interviews for boards and commissions were held on April 22 and May 13. Members of the council then voted on which candidates to nominate for appointment. Candidates who received five or more votes are included in the staff-prepared motions to nominate (below). For all other vacancies for which no candidate receives at least five votes, the Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination. Previous Council Direction May 20, 2019, Work Session Council voted to extend the application period for the Human Rights Commission through close of business on May 31; appointments to that group are currently scheduled for June 24. COUNCIL OPTIONS 1. Appoint applicants who have been nominated. 2. Appoint other applicants from the pool. 3. Seek additional candidates for these positions. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager has no recommendation on this item; the appointments are made by the council. SUGGESTED MOTIONS June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Budget Committee The Budget Committee has four vacancies this year. Council voted to nominate two incumbents for reappointment (Jon Jasper and Ryan Moore) and to hear statements from seven new applicants. Of the new applicants, Randall Groves received enough votes to be nominated for appointment. The Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination for the remaining seat. Move to reappoint Jon Jasper to the Budget Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Move to reappoint Ryan Moore to the Budget Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Move to appoint Randall Groves to the Budget Committee for an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2021. Move to appoint __________________ to the Budget Committee for an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2020. Civilian Review Board The Civilian Review Board has four vacancies this year. Councilors selected eight applicants to make statements; three of those applicants received enough votes to be nominated for appointment. For the remaining vacancy, the Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination. Move to appoint Michael Hames-Garcia to the Civilian Review Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Move to appoint Bernadette Conover to the Civilian Review Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Move to appoint Awab Al-Rawe to the Civilian Review Board for an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2020. Move to appoint ________________ to the Civilian Review Board for an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2020. Planning Commission The Planning Commission has two vacancies this year. Councilors selected the single incumbent-applicant for reappointment and three applicants to make statements. No applicant received enough votes to be nominated. The Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination for the remaining seat. Move to reappoint Christopher Ramey to the Planning Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. Move to appoint __________________ to the Planning Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Police Commission The Police Commission has four vacancies, with two incumbents eligible and applying for reappointment. Per Eugene Code 2.368, the mayor nominates candidates to council for this group. Mayor Vinis’ nominations are included in the following suggested motions: Move to reappoint Terry Robertson to the Police Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. Move to reappoint Sean Shivers to the Police Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. Move to appoint Vi Huyn to the Police Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. Move to appoint Matt Siel to the Police Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2023. Toxics Board There are two vacancies on the Toxics Board (one Advocacy and one Industry). A single application was received for the Advocacy position from incumbent Nicole Paterson; she received enough votes to be nominated for reappointment. Staff and Board continue to recruit for the Industry position. Move to reappoint Nicole Paterson to the Toxics Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee The Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee has five vacancies. One incumbent and one new applicant applied. The mayor nominates candidates to council for this group. Mayor Vinis’ nominations are contained in the following suggested motions: Move to reappoint Laurel Burke to the Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. Move to appoint Ruth Hyde to the Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2022. ATTACHMENTSA. Results of council ballots for appointment B. 2019 Applications to the Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 NOTE: A notebook containing all applications (except for those to the Whilamut CPC, which are attached to this AIS) and related information was provided to City Councilors in March. Please refer to the notebook for additional details on the applicants and committees. FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Cas Casados Telephone: 541-682-8497 Staff E-Mail: ccasados@eugene-or.gov Last Name First Name Ward Nominated for  Reappointment? Jasper Jon 8 yes Moore Ryan 8 yes Last Name First Name Ward Vote to Nominate Ball*Beth 5 Eber‐Schmid Noah 1 Gallagher‐Smith* Susan 6 GE, ES Green Dennis UGB Groves Randall 8 MC, GE, CP, CS, BT, AZ Hijmans Denis 5 MC  Kennedy Jesse 8 King Alissa 7 Leatherberry* Levi 5 Matias Tucker 1 Parrish Erik 5 JY,  Reber Pamela 7 BT, JY Recio Ted 8 Rue Adam 3 Ryan Katherine 1 CP, ES, CS, AZ Winbrock Ian 7 *These applicants applied to multiple groups: Ball, Beth Planning Commission Gallagher‐Smith, Susan Civilian Review Board Leatherberry, Levi Police Commission Budget Committee: Nominations Vote Summary 2019 Incumbents New Applicants The Budget Committee has four vacancies this year. Council voted to nominate two incumbents for  reappointment and to hear statements from seven new applicants. Of the new applicants, one received  enough votes to be nominated for appointment. The Council President will consider the votes cast and make  a recommended nomination for the remaining seat.  Vacancy Background: The terms of both Ryan Moore and Jon Jasper end in June. Josh Skov submitted a  resignation for his seat in February, leaving a year remaining on his term. Scott Nowicki gave notice of his  resignation in May, leaving two years remaining on his term. Staff: Jamie Garner, 541‐682‐5502. ATTACHMENT A June 10, 2019, Meeting - Item 7 Last Name First Name Ward Vote to Nominate Al‐Rawe*Awab 5 ES, CS, BT, JY, AZ Chappell Casia 2 Conover Bernadette 1 MC, GE, CP, ES, JY, AZ D'Eliso**Britni 4 Dura*Stan 3 CP, CS, AZ Gallagher‐Smith* Susan 6 CP, CS, BT, JY Hames‐Garcia* Michael 1 GE, CP, ES, CS, BT, JY, AZ Johnston Severena 3 MacConnell Robert 3 Prince Randall 3 ES, BT Roberts Brownwyn***4 Shivers* Sean 3 VanderZanden* Tiffany 3 *These applicants applied to multiple groups: Al‐Rawe, Awab Cultural Services Advisory Committee Dura, Stan Human Rights Commission Gallagher‐Smith, Susan Budget Committee Hames‐Garcia, Michael Police Commission Shivers, Sean Police Commission VanderZanden, Tiffany Planning Commission **Withdrew her name on 4‐19‐19 ***Withdrew her name on 4‐30‐19 Civilian Review Board: Nominations Vote Summary 2019 Applicants The Civilian Review Board has four vacancies this year. Councilors selected eight applicants to make  statements; three of those applicants received enough votes to be nominated for appointment. For the  remaining vacancy, the Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination.  Vacancy Background: Maurie Denner has given notice he is moving out of state at the end of this service year,  leaving one year remaining on his term. Steve McIntire's term ends this year. Two members also resigned this  year: Christopher Hayes and Jim Hargraves. Staff: Vicki Cox, 541‐682‐5016. June 10, 2019, Meeting - Item 7 Last Name First Name Ward Nominated for  Reappointment? Ramey Christopher 3 yes Last Name First Name Ward Vote to Nominate Ball*Beth 5 Beeson Ken 2 BT, CP, AZ Clevenger Ethan 8 Deitzman William 1 Fillinger **Jan 2 ES, CS, JY Gwartney*Patricia 3 GE Jensen JoJo 3 Lang*Therese 4 Long*Jeffrey 3 VanderZanden* Tiffany 3 *These applicants applied to multiple groups: Ball, Beth Budget Committee Gwartney, Patricia Library Board Lang, Therese Public Art Committee Long, Jeffrey Planning Commission VanderZanden, Tiffany Civilian Review Board ** Jan Fillinger withdrew her name on 6/4/19. Planning Commission: Nominations Vote Summary 2019 New Applicants Incumbent The Planning Commission has two vacancies this year. Councilors selected the single incumbent‐applicant for  reappointment and three applicants to make statements. No applicant received enough votes to be  nominated. The Council President will consider the votes cast and make a recommended nomination for the  remaining seat.  Vacancy Background: The terms of Commissioners William (Bill) Randall and Christopher Ramey both expire  this year. Staff: Rebecca Gershow, 541‐682‐8816. June 10, 2019, Meeting - Item 7 Last Name First Name Ward  Nominate for  Reappointment? Paterson Nicole 2 GE, CP, ES, CS, BT Toxics Board:  Nominations Vote Summary 2019 Incumbent The Toxics Board has two vacancies (one Advocacy and one Industry). A single application was received for  the Advocacy position from incumbent Nicole Paterson  who received enough votes for a nomination.  Staff and Board continue to recruit for the Industry position. Vacancy Background: Nicole Paterson's (advocacy) term expires this year. There is also an industry seat that  has been vacant since Derrick Thoma's resignation in May of 2018. Staff: James Lenhart, 541‐682‐7118. June 10, 2019, Meeting - Item 7 Last Name First Name Ward Burke Laurel 4 Last Name First Name Ward Hyde Ruth 2 2019 Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee Recruitment Incumbent Applicants The Whilamut Citizen Planning Committee has five vacancies. Two applications were received.  Vacancy Background: Kimberly Koops, Linda Baker, and Nancy Bray all resigned in January of  this year. Both Lily Hendricks and Lisa Fragala did not serve their appointments to the group  in 2018 (Ms. Fragala because she was also appointed to the Planning Commission and did not  have the availability to serve both groups). Staff: Jesse Cary‐Hobbs, 541‐682‐4826.  ATTACHMENT B June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Southeast NeighborsNeighborhood4Ward Do You Live within the City Limits?Y If so how long?3 yrs 6 mos 5415156157Day Phone5415156157Evening PhoneLaurel . Burke Are you currently and employee of the City of Eugene?Business Address Occupation Employer Name Address 791 Larch St Eugene OR 97405 Entrepreneur Laurelland of Eugene 791 Larch St Eugene OR 97405 E-Mail No laurel0963@gmail.com How did you learn of this vacancy?Word of MouthOptional Information Gender Age Ethnicity46-55 Multiracial Disability DescriptionN Additional Languages spoken English Education / Training Contribution Michigan State University (MSU); BS in Conservation forestry. Courses included study in Brazil for Sustainable development and environmental justice. Worked at The Nature Conservancy in habitat restoration during internship at MSU. I would like to continue efforts to restore native plantings in the WNA and other areas of Alton Baker Park. To continue to serve as the Vice Chair and to move forward implementing the goals of the Park Plan and educate the public about this important landscape for community health. F Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee Laurel . Burke Community Service / Volunteer Current Vice Chair of the Citizens Planning Committee, volunteer editor for Food for Lane County annual publication, previously served on Southeast Neighbors board of directors. Job Experience Currently the owner/operator of a garden design and landscape business focusing on organic food/wildlife habitat and water/soil conservation protocols. Personal Experience Native plant restoration efforts within the Whilamut Natural area. Wildlife restoration commemoration plaque for volunteer coordinator at Cammassia Nature preserve in Tualitin, Oregon. Personal Interest Native cultural history, Talking Stone education and cultural awareness. Food security, multi-use landscapes for land management principles and organic pest/disease management. Renewable energy and Biodynamic Farming. Laurel Burke June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Yes I get to the park at least once a week. I enjoy the peace, quiet and water. 1 Have you been a frequent visitor to the Whilamut Natural Area? What do you most enjoy about the park? Yes 2 The Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) meets as a full committee on a quarterly basis and all members are expected to attend. There are additional opportunities for involvement which include subcommittees which focus on specific park issues and volunteer work parties in the park. Would you be able or willing to participate in these additional activities? 1) The Talking Stone history and education about the native tribal population (Kalapuya) of this area. 2) Keeping the natural areas protected from development that conflicts with the goals of the park plan, especially lighting. 3) Wildlife and habitat restoration and management stays consistent with the goals of the park plan laid out by the citizens of this community. 3 Describe your top three interest areas or issues regarding the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. I have good communications skills and have been cited by many as showing excellent leadership and team building skills. I make every attempt to communicate via non-violent techniques and work hard to educate people when conflict arises. Encouraging trust and transparency is a significant quality for leaders. I try to live by this and encourage others to lead by example. I graduated with MA in English and have written several article for local NA website. I know WordPress, have digital publishing experience and have volunteered for education programs around Eugene teaching about gardening, chemical free living and cultural awareness. 4 The CPC works with the City of Eugene, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and other organizations. What specific strengths and attributes can you contribute to thre CPC? During a board meeting about elections, several arguments broke out about the wording of a by law that related to the rules of election procedure. Several people had taken the position that the rules were very clear, but another group said there was a great deal to interpret. After asking people to stop yelling at each other I quietly asked if anyone would be willing to look at the specific wording and spell out what it meant to them. There were many who complied and when they did, we were able to see common ground and come to a reasoned decision about how the rules were applied. This resulted in an agreement to re- visit language about elections within the by-laws to prevent misunderstandings in future election procedures. The meeting ended well and no hard feelings were carried forward. 5 Please cite an example in which a wide range of opinions surfaced within a group to which you belonged, and your role in bringing divergent sides toward resolution. Laurel Burke June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Southeast NeighborsNeighborhood2Ward Do You Live within the City Limits?Y If so how long?9 years 5413461671Day Phone5415254066Evening PhoneRuth . Hyde Are you currently and employee of the City of Eugene?Business Address Occupation Employer Name Address 3375 ONYX ST EUGENE OR 97405 Membership and Visitor Services Manager UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 East 15th Ave, 1224 University of Oregon Eugene OR 97403 E-Mail No rhyde0308@gmail.com How did you learn of this vacancy?Word of MouthOptional Information Gender Age Ethnicity36-45 White Disability DescriptionN Additional Languages spoken Education / Training Contribution Current - Leadership Eugene Springfield 2019 Cohort, AAOT Associates Degree I bring a unique perspective derived from experience in both public and private business sectors, non-profit cultural institutions, as well as corporate enterprises, located in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. I am truly a team minded person, who respects different perspectives, is able to develop strong relationships, and authentically want to make things better! I hope I can contribute by playing a role in transitioning discussion into workable tasks and outcomes, reinvigorating the significant natural space we have within our city, and taking responsibility for the future success of our community spaces by helping people learn about, love, and take care of the shared natural area. F Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee Ruth . Hyde Community Service / Volunteer Former - Lane Coalition for Healthy and Active Youth 2014, School Garden Project 2014, Red Cross, Steering Committee of Lane Volunteer Coordinators 2017 and 2018 Current - Parent volunteer at Camas Ridge Community School, YMCA member Job Experience Current - Membership and Visitor Services Manager, Museum of Natural and Cultural History Personal Experience When I am not working or studying, I love being outdoors – hiking nearby trails, sailing on Dorena Lake, enjoying local produce, or discovering new places to adventure with her family. Personal Interest I want to contribute to my city and help to build a broader sense of community around our shared natural spaces. I see the growing population of Eugene-Springfield as both a wonderful opportunity, and a huge challenge for our community over the next 3 to 5 years, and know the value of sense of place, inviting, accessible areas, as well as the stewardship and protection of habitat and non-human centrist activities. Ruth Hyde June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7 Yes! I love the Whilamut Natural Area and have participated in events, run/walked on the trails, visited the dog park with my puppy, and used the river access points to view the river. I enjoy the mixture of uses within the park, and its proximity to the Eugene downtown. 1 Have you been a frequent visitor to the Whilamut Natural Area? What do you most enjoy about the park? I can attend quarterly, and have time to assist with additional activities. 2 The Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) meets as a full committee on a quarterly basis and all members are expected to attend. There are additional opportunities for involvement which include subcommittees which focus on specific park issues and volunteer work parties in the park. Would you be able or willing to participate in these additional activities? I'm interested in the opportunity to see the Whilamut Natural Area as a connection space between Springfield and Eugene communities, to see the retention of the natural area as the other side of the river is developed, and to see vibrant use and community ownership of the space help to alleviate issues related to camping and park misuse. 3 Describe your top three interest areas or issues regarding the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. I am a generalist who has the ability to network, "friend-raise", fund raise, brainstorm, problem solve, and action ideas. I have connections through the museum, UO, Chambers of Commerce, and 4J school district. 4 The CPC works with the City of Eugene, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and other organizations. What specific strengths and attributes can you contribute to thre CPC? I have lead teams, and participated in discussions that have brought wide ranging suggestions and ideas. I have been a resource to people in the groups I have worked with - listening to fully understand diverse perspectives, advocating for achievable initiatives, and insisting on respectful discussion, and fair allocations of time. I believe that setting goals and guidelines before discussion is most helpful when divergent opinions are expected. 5 Please cite an example in which a wide range of opinions surfaced within a group to which you belonged, and your role in bringing divergent sides toward resolution. Ruth Hyde June 10, 2019, Meeting – Item 7