On the Agenda: Eugene's camping rules, urban reserves, Glenwood riverfront property
Here’s a roundup of what local elected leaders will talk about during public meetings this week.
Eugene City Council
To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings and broadcast on Comcast channel 21.
To listen: Dial 1-971-247-1195 or 877-853-5257 and use the meeting ID and passcode.
To attend: Council meetings are held in the Mary Spilde Center at 101 W 10th Ave. There's an opportunity for in-person attendance during the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
To comment: When there's a public forum or public hearing, there will be an option to join the meeting for those not attending in person. People who call in also can comment. There are instructions given for speaking during the meeting.
WORK SESSION
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday
What: Councilors will get an update on the budget.
They'll also get an introduction to House Bill 3115, which prohibits cities from banning camping or sleeping in public spaces but allows for regulations on when, where and how people camp as long as most people, including those experiencing homelessness, would consider them fair.
For subscribers:Springfield, Eugene reexamining rules banning camping on public property
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/81437043000
Meeting ID, passcode: 814 3704 3000; council9
REGULAR MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
What: After reporting on committee actions and other items of interest, councilors will consider a consent calendar that includes minutes and the tentative working agenda.
The council then will hold a public forum to hear general community feedback.
Councilors also will vote on an ordinance that would remove annexed properties from special districts, including the Lane Fire Authority and Willamalane Park and Recreation District.
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/84480813521
Meeting ID, passcode: 844 8081 3521; council9
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH LANE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
What: Councilors and commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on an ordinance that would establish urban reserves for Eugene and update related planning documents. Urban reserves are areas reserved for future growth outside the urban growth boundary.
People can sign up to give comment using the request to speak form at forms.office.com/g/aGb9PtWZ2i between 5 p.m. Monday and 6:05 p.m. Tuesday.
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/85012146540
Meeting ID, passcode: 850 1214 6540; council9
Springfield City Council
To watch: The city's system requires registration to watch and to participate in meetings. Use the links for meetings to register and get information to attend.
To listen: Dial 1-971-247-1195 or 877-853-5257 and use the meeting ID.
To attend: Meetings are held in council chambers and in the Jesse Maine Room at city hall, located at 225 Fifth St.
To comment: There will be instructions during the meeting for speaking during public comment or public hearings.
WORK SESSION
When: 5:30 p.m. Monday
What: Councilors will get an update on implementation of Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules.
They'll also give staff guidance on percentage increases for master fees and charges going into the next fiscal year.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afhz2P6kQRywPfTY2nJn7w
Meeting ID: 834 2504 8623
SPRINGFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
The SEDA board comprises city council, the mayor and Springfield's representative on the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
REGULAR MEETING
When: 7:15 p.m. Monday
What: Councilors will consider a consent agenda with minutes before listening and responding to public comment.
They'll also consider the purchase of 0.35 acres in the Glenwood riverfront area from Track Town Holdings.
Lane County Board of Commissioners
To watch: County meetings stream at bit.ly/LaneCounty-meetings.
To attend: Board of Commissioner meetings begin at 9 a.m. in Harris Hall, 125 E 8th Ave., unless otherwise noted. Doors to Harris Hall open at 8:45 a.m.
To comment: When there's a chance to comment, people must register for the meeting to do so virtually. After registering, people will get information for how to attend.
Those who go to the meeting in person should sign up on the sign-in sheet located by the entry door.
There will be instructions during the meeting for speaking during public hearings and making public comment.
People also can email diana.jones@lanecountyor.gov with public comment by noon Monday. The subject line should include "PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MEETING DATE 02/08/2023."
MORNING SESSION
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
What: Commissioners will listen and respond to public comment then consider a consent calendar that includes accepting a grant for Holiday Farm Fire recovery efforts and contracts.
They'll also consider orders that would transfer the Red Lion Hotel involved in Project Turnkey to Homes for Good for permanent supportive housing and that would approve or amend contracts related to housing, low-income energy assistance and more.
Councilors then will consider amended bylaws for the Charter Review Committee.
The board also will get a semi-annual report from Travel Lane County.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hwBrYWDsRCSmzpZ9FbIh_g
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
Details for this meeting are above under Eugene City Council.
AFTERNOON SESSION
When: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
What: Commissioners will discuss and vote on letters related to requests for congressionally directed spending in the upcoming fiscal year.
They'll also discuss strategic planning.
Contact city government watchdog Megan Banta at mbanta@registerguard.com. Follow her on Twitter @MeganBanta_1.
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