Urban Growth Boundary Meeting March 7th

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Gary Haliski

From the city of Eugene’s week Community Bulletin:
Eugene is ready to take a big step forward by adopting our own urban growth boundary (UGB). On March 7th 2017 the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions will hold a work session on the UGB proposal and hear from the public. At later meetings the Commissions will discuss and make a recommendation on UGB adoption.

You are encouraged to attend the work session and public hearing. The work session will include a presentation about the UGB proposal followed by an open house with informational materials on display and available to take home. People will have the opportunity to ask staff questions before speaking at the hearing. The public hearing that will follow offers members of the public the opportunity to provide verbal testimony to both Commissions. Written testimony can be provided by email or regular mail:

Envisioneugene@ci.eugene.or.us

ATT: Planning Division/Envision Eugene Team
99 W. 10th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401

Learn more about the UGB proposal here, or by watching this video.
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Citizen Radar Program – concerned about speeding traffic?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Gary Haliski

From Eugene’s weekly Community Bulletin:

Are you concerned about speeding in your neighborhood? If so, consider joining our Citizen Radar Program. This is an educational program and doesn’t involve enforcement or traffic citations.

How it works:

In our Citizen Radar Program, volunteers monitor vehicle speeds using a department issued radar gun. In the event a speeder is tracked on radar traveling 10 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, the volunteers (there needs to be two people) will work the radar unit (this will be the person who went through the training) and also document the license plate number, vehicle description, location and time. After the data is captured, a letter is then sent to the registered owner(s) of the vehicle. The letters are of escalating urgency regarding the vehicle speed and location. The third letter (which comes from the Eugene Chief of Police) includes reference to a possible visit by a Traffic Enforcement Officer, should the vehicle be tracked speeding a fourth time.

Prior to participating, citizens attend a 2-hour Radar class, where they are trained by a Traffic Enforcement Officer to understand basic radar technology and science, how to use the radar guns, and safety while out on the streets. The data gathered is returned to the Citizen Radar Program Manager Jeff Blondé and the license/vehicle description are verified to ensure accuracy before a letter is sent out.

Participants are encouraged to use the radar guns in their own neighborhoods. You commit only to the time you can spare using the radar gun. Get involved and be a part of the solution! If you have any questions about the Citizen Radar Program, or to sign up for the next 2-hour Radar class, contact Citizen Radar Program Manager Jeff Blondé at 541-682-8332.

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Eugene Homeless Rest Stop Program Video

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Gary Haliski

The SCCO has had several discussions regarding the placement of a Rest Stop in Santa Clara.  The city has put together a video about Rest Stops. Please review the video as the topic will continue to be discussed at our meetings.

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Eugene’s Rest Stop Program! [video]

The City Manager’s Office would like to share a video that was recently produced about Eugene’s Rest Stop Program which works to provide safe and legal places to sleep for people in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Rest stops allow up to 20 people to sleep overnight in tents or Conestoga huts on certain sites individually approved by the City Council. Each site must be managed by a site provider that signs an agreement with the City to supervise the site with certain provisions.

If you have any questions or would like to find out how your neighborhood could get involved, please contact Regan Watjus, (541) 682-8442

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Monthly Meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7 PM

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Gary Haliski

The monthly SCCO Meeting is this Thursday, February 2 at 7 PM.  3820 River Road.

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City Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Gary Haliski

Now that the Santa Clara Community Organization has elected its new officers for 2017, it is time for those interested to think about volunteering for City of Eugene positions.

Volunteers needed

Residents interested in participating in local government and helping to improve the community may consider applying for the following openings:

Budget Committee (3 openings)
Civilian Review Board (3 openings)
Historic Review Board (2 openings)
Human Rights Commission (3 openings)
Planning Commission (2 openings)
Sustainability Commission (4 openings)
Toxics Board (3 openings)

Online applications and additional information can be found on the city’s Boards and Commissions page.

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