Neighborhood Plan is in the process of completing neighborhood values. Developing the actual vision is next

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Gary Haliski

The next step in the River Road – Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan process is to create a community vision for the next 20 plus years.  It’s not too late to join in the planning process.  If you want to join one of the five existing work groups or just keep up with current activities of the planning process, please subscribe to the River Road – Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan newsletter.  Click here to subscribe.

The most recent Plan newsletter can be found here.  You’ll find:

  • Outreach  results from meetings held with many different constituencies in the River Road – Santa Clara area.
  • Topic areas – Five were identified
  • How to join a working group that works on one of the five topic areas.
  • Upcoming Important Dates – March 20, April 23 and a meeting in late May.
  • And more

Thanks to all who have attended meetings to provide input and to those who have joined the various groups.

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SCCO Meeting this Thursday, March 1

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Gary Haliski

Santa Clara Community Organization Meeting
Thursday, March 1
7:00 p.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church, 3280 River Road

Agenda:

  • Garden tips for March
  • Plans for the new riverside park on River Loop
  • Introduction of a study of Santa Clara
  • News and Updates

A New Park on River Loop 1

Philip Richardson, head of Parks Planning will discuss plans for this new acquisition, for now and for the future.

Plots available in the Santa Clara Community garden

Plots for the upcoming season are now available. The garden is behind St.   Matthews Episcopal Church (near Awbrey Park).  The cost is $60 for the        season.  For more information, contact Peter Thurston. (thurstop@gmail.com; 541-321-0798)

Mark your calendars:  Awbrey Park Wildflower Walk

This year’s annual wildflower walk at Awbrey Park is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Each year when the wildflowers begin to bloom, the Friends of Awbrey Park suspend their monthly work parties so as not to damage plants and to hold an educational open house to celebrate the beauty of the park. One item of discussion at the upcoming SCCO meeting is the possibility of joining with Friends of Awbrey Park to expand this yearly celebration of nature to a larger community gathering and party.

Update on the work on our neighborhood plan

On February 7, volunteers from River Road and Santa Clara came together as focus groups as a first step toward the construction of our Neighborhood Plan. Visions in four focus areas were verbalized and recorded to help to form a framework for possible policies as the plan moves forward.  To join the process or to just keep informed: www.RiverRoad-SantaClaraPlan.org

The Santa Clarion is the e-newsletter of the Santa Clara Community Organization.  Feel free to share this with a neighbor. The Santa Clarion is sent out to an e-mail list approximately monthly, announcing meetings and reporting news in the area.  Those interested in receiving this may contact jerfinigan@comcast.net to request being added to the subscriber list.

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Eugene Police Chief Selection Process – Get Involved!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Gary Haliski

The City of Eugene has entered the Hire phase of our Police Chief Recruitment process. We have a talented pool of applicants and plan to host finalists for the position in Eugene the week of March 12th!

Our goal is to create opportunities for community members to get to know the finalists and for the finalists to get to know our community. There will be multiple opportunities for community members to engage with this process. Visit this website for more information on community opportunities to engage: https://www.eugene-or.gov/3834/Community-Opportunities

Community Panel:
A Community Panel is scheduled for the morning of March 13th. The purpose of this panel is to offer the opportunity to engage with candidates and contribute in the selection of the next Police Chief to a broad spectrum of the community.  Selected panelists will participate in small group interviews with each finalist.

If this opportunity interests you and you’re available on March 13th from 8:00am -10:30am please submit your name, contact information and a brief statement of interest (30 words or fewer) here.

Process:

–        All interested parties must submit their interest statement no later than February 28th at 9pm (DEADLINE EXTENDED) using this form.

–        City Councilors, the Mayor and City Manager will make final selections of individuals who will participate in this process.

Community Forum:
Join us for a Community Forum open to everyone and viewable through webcast! Community members who attend the forum and those viewing from home can submit questions in advance or during the forum. This interactive forum will be held on March 13th from 5:30 – 6:30pm at Harris Hall.

Submit Questions
You can submit questions in advance (by email epcrecruit@ci.eugene.or.us) or in person at the forum to be asked of finalists. Planning to watch on the web? Submit your questions by email through 6:00pm to epcrecruit@ci.eugene.or.us.
All questions will be reviewed, themed and asked of finalists as time permits.

What Do You Think?
People present can provide written feedback in person. Everyone can provide feedback by email to EPCrecruit@ci.eugene.or.us. All feedback collected before Saturday March 17th at 9pm will be compiled and shared as submitted to the City Manager for review.

For more information, questions and ADA accommodations requests (with 48 hours notice) contact Jennifer Lleras Van Der Haeghen at 541-682-5619 or Jennifer.e.vanderhaeghen@ci.eugene.or.us.

Jennifer Lleras Van Der Haeghen | Manager | (541)682-5619
Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement
City of Eugene | 99 West 10th Ave. Suite 116, Eugene OR 97401
www.eugene-or.gov/neighborhoods

Our Mission: To support equitable access to services in City government, neighborhoods and community through active and inclusive engagement.

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Public Invited to 4J Bond Community Forums

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Gary Haliski

Here’s information for those Santa Clarians who live in district 4J’s boundary. Potential bond options include rebuilding North Eugene High School.

Input sought on potential bond measure

From District 4J:

Eugene School District 4J is holding a community conversation, and we want to hear from you! The 4J school board is talking with the community about how and when to replace or renovate buildings and materials that no longer serve our students well. The board is considering a potential bond measure to be placed on the November 2018 ballot.

The school board wants to hear from community members about their views on priorities and how to proceed. No decisions have been made yet. 

Community forums have been scheduled in different locations across the district so community members may choose a convenient time and location. Spanish interpretation will be provided. The forum on March 8 will be held in Spanish and English interpretation will be provided. 

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 7–8:30 p.m., Kelly Middle School, 850 Howard Ave. (invite a friend) 
• Saturday, Feb. 24, 10–11:30 a.m., 4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St. (invite a friend) 
• Monday, Feb. 26, 7–8:30 p.m., Arts & Technology Academy, 1650 W. 22nd Ave. (invite a friend) 
• Thursday, March 1, 7–8:30 p.m., Cal Young Middle School, 2555 Gilham Rd. (invite a friend)
• SPANISH/ESPAÑOL: Thursday, March 8, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Howard Elementary School, 700 Howard Ave. (invite a friend)

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Lane County Invites Community to Weigh In: 3-Year Strategic Plan

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Gary Haliski

And from our friends at the county. If nothing else, take the survey.

Lane County Invites Community to Weigh In: 3-Year Strategic Plan

It’s a new year and in the spirit of new beginnings, Lane County is updating its three-year strategic plan for 2018-2021. The previous plan (2014-2017) was instrumental in focusing and guiding the work of Lane County during the past three years.

Community members are invited to take an online survey>> Responses are anonymous.

Lane County will be hosting work sessions with the Board of County Commissioners, as well as conducting a survey for employees.

The Strategic Planning webpage>> ( includes updates and additional opportunities to participate in the strategic planning process.)
The 2014-2017 strategic plan is available here>>

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