On the Agenda: Steam plant deal points, housing pipeline, county climate action plan
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 comment: When there's a public forum or public hearing, there will be an option to join the meeting. 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 discuss the city's housing implementation pipeline
ID and passcode: 812 8030 1364; council9
REGULAR MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
What: Councilors will report on committee actions and other items of interest before considering a consent agenda that includes two low-income rental property tax exemptions.
They'll then hold a public forum to hear general comments from the community.
The council will consider a low-income rental property tax exemption and conditional loan forgiveness for Oak Leaf Village, a senior assisted living facility.
Councilors also will take action on items related to resources for housing that's affordable to people with low incomes.
ID and passcode: 822 5060 5914; council9
Link: eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/82250605914
WORK SESSION
When: Noon Wednesday
What: Councilors will discuss deal points related to the project to redevelop the former Eugene Water & Electric Board steam plant.
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They have time for another topic, but there wasn't one set for discussion on the calendar released Friday.
ID and passcode: 821 0236 9650; 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 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: Staff will present an action plan for Community Development Block Grant funds in the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Councilors also will have a quarterly check-in on the project to update the city's development rules.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZeA5CSECQbu7ftNZ0HkMpg
Lane County Board of Commissioners
To watch: County meetings stream at bit.ly/LaneCounty-meetings.
To comment: When there's a chance to comment, people must register for the meeting. After registering, they'll get information for how to attend. 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 01/25/2022."
MORNING SESSION
When: 9 a.m. Tuesday
What: Commissioners will listen and respond to public comment.
They'll then convene as the board of public health to get an update on response and recovery efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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After considering a consent agenda, the board will get an update from staff on initiatives to help the unhoused.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zKm4fkxhTk6qz1NSxVhTUg
AFTERNOON SESSION
When: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday
What: The board will hold a second reading and public hearing for two ordinances. One would improve enforcement of rules related to tobacco and e-cigarette or vape sales. The other would make housekeeping revisions related to noise, illicit discharge, nuisance and other topics.
Commissioners then will consider an order to amend the county's manual for administrative enforcement and penalties.
They'll also consider a draft of the second phase of the county's climate action plan, which deals with mitigating community greenhouse gas emissions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yao9Yzj9RVOgAXY-rghm-w
MORNING SESSION
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday
What: Staff will present a draft of the county's strategic plan through 2024.
Commissioners also will get an update on the affordable housing action plan.
Contact city government watchdog Megan Banta at mbanta@registerguard.com. Follow her on Twitter @MeganBanta_1.
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