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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall,125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 18, 2015
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett,
Chris Pryor
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy opened the November 18, 2015, city council work session.
A. WORK SESSION: Economic Prosperity -Tech Cluster
Economic Development Planner Anne Fifield, Lane Workforce Partnership Executive Director Kristina
Payne and Technology Association of Oregon Director Matt Sayre gave a PowerPoint on efforts to
assist the local technology industry.
Council discussion:
• Efforts will have long-term positive impact for the people of Lane County.
• Collaboration is paying off; exciting to see ideas being turned into action.
• Real leadership is emerging from this process.
• Expanding fiber optics is critical for spurring economic development.
B. WORK SESSION: Transportation Safety -Vision Zero and the Mayors' Challenge for Safer
People, Safer Streets
Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld discussed the Vision Zero goals with transportation
and proposed resolution.
MOTION AND VOTE (friendly amendment incorporated): Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor
Zelenka, moved to adopt the substitute draft of the vision zero resolution that was provided by
BEST, and adding a new Section 6 that creates a task force to involve the community in identifying
the detail and impacts of what a Vision Zero policy for the city would mean.. PASSED 701, Councilor
Clark opposed
Council discussion:
• Traffic safety is one of the most pressing issues for the community.
• Fundamental responsibility of the City to provide safe streets and infrastructure.
• Adoption of initiative would give staff clear direction on future transportation policy decisions.
• This action could have long-term impacts; more analysis needed.
• Important to follow adoption of policy with meaningful action.
The meeting adjourned at p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council
Work Session
November 18, 2015
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