Are rats a problem for you in Santa Clara? Let us know.

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Tim Foelker

At our last virtual SCCO meeting (Nov. 5, 2020) some neighbors indicated they’ve had challenges with rats on their properties recently. If you have any rodent experiences you’d like to share, including how you’ve dealt with them, please let us know in the comments. We would especially like to know if this problem seems to be worsening in Santa Clara so that we can be proactive in our response.

OSU Extension Service has some knowledge to share about dealing with unwelcome rodent pests. That information and other items can be found here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/search?search=rats

The City of Eugene has some “Rat Education Materials,” though personally I think the rats are smart enough on their own. 😉

Here’s the city resources page: https://www.eugene-or.gov/3943/Rat-Education-Materials.

That page includes a link to this Rat Prevention & Control Brochure.

Posted in General Interest, Public Safety, Santa Clara Community Garden | Tagged , | 8 Comments

NW Eugene Disaster Preparedness monthly meeting

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Gary Haliski

From Eugene-Springfield CERT

Fireman looking at burning house

Topic: NW Eugene Disaster Preparedness
Time: Nov 14, 2020 10:00 AM
        Every month on the Second Saturday at 10:00 am.      

The November agenda will consist of announcements, discussion topics, and then highlight the FEMA on line study website. Let me know if you have a topic you would like to discuss with the group, or bring it up at the beginning of the meeting. Below are the Zoom meeting details. Thanks, Ed 

Edward Farren (he, him, his) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84421637990?pwd=UmtGcnRPSWFFVmd2Y0MzT2lnWG05Zz09

Meeting ID: 844 2163 7990
Passcode: 565374
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,84421637990#,,,,,,0#,,565374# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,84421637990#,,,,,,0#,,565374# US (San Jose)

Posted in Emergency Preparedness | Leave a comment

Learn the basics of electric vehicles

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Gary Haliski
electric car rebates

rEV Up! workshops teach consumers the basics of electric vehicles.

Participants qualify for discounts on electric vehicle purchases at participating local dealerships.

Are you curious about electric vehicles (EVs)? The Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association (EVEVA) will be hosting two workshops to introduce local residents to the benefits and technology of EVs. The workshops will be delivered via live ZOOM videoconference.

Dates: Tuesday, November 17
Thursday, December 3
Time: 7:00pm
Website: www.revupeugene.org

Registration is required, and can be completed at www.revupeugene.org.

“These first two workshops are timed so that participants still have time to purchase a vehicle and potentially qualify for credits on their 2020 taxes,” said EVEVA organizer Charlie Loeb. “But we hope to regularly offer these sessions during 2021.”

Workshops will cover topics such as EV charging, batteries, range, cost, purchase
incentives, and benefits of ownership. Attendees at these two workshops are eligible for discounts of up to $1,000 on purchases of new EVs at participating local auto dealerships.

EVEVA is producing the workshops in partnership with the City of Eugene, EWEB, and the University of Oregon Office of Sustainability.

For more information contact Charlie Loeb, revup@eveva.org

Posted in Transportation | Leave a comment

Delta Highway single lane over Beltline Highway through November

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Gary Haliski
Drone overhead view of Delta-Beltline interchange during construction in November of 2020.

From ODOT:

Travelers in Eugene should expect delays at the Delta Highway interchange with Beltline Highway as construction continues in November. Traffic is one lane in each direction as the banks on either side of the road are built up with dirt to prepare for intersection changes.

This portion of the work is scheduled to be done and all lanes open by Thanksgiving weekend, November 26, but that could change due to weather. The interchange is being reconfigured to improve safety and traffic flow.

A new video shows what to expect in your travels. More information on the entire project is at https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=19490.

Where traffic is routed through or around a work zone, pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will also be provided routes through or around the work zone. 

Posted in General Interest, Transportation | Tagged | Leave a comment

Meeting for subdivision near Peace Presbyterian Church

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Gary Haliski

NEIGHBORHOOD/APPLICANT MEETING NOTICE INVITATION

Dear Neighbor:

You are cordially invited to attend a meeting to discuss a proposed project of our client for a project located at the subject property located at 3005 Ava Street and 3036 River Road. The proposal is for a 16 lot subdivision within the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district.

As the applicant’s representative preparing this proposal, we invite you to attend a meeting with us and other neighbors to review our plans, share information, and identify issues regarding the proposal.

WHAT: Meeting to review a preliminary proposal the subject property located On 3005 Ava and 3036 River Road streets in The Santa Clara Neighborhood. 17-04-11-13-02500 & 02400 (Assessor’s Map).

WHO: Metro Planning, Inc. (Applicant’s Representative), property owners and residents in the surrounding area, and the neighborhood association.

WHEN: Monday, November 16 @ 5:30 PM

WHERE: The meeting is going to be held online using Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us, the meeting ID is 856 7465 0903 and the password is 832314. If you are unable to attend feel free to email questions to the email address below or contact me by phone.

Your comments and input into the proposal at this early stage will be valuable in helping us to identify issues and shape the proposal. We hope you can attend.

For more information, please feel free to contact Jed Truett, AICP with Metro Planning, Inc., by telephone at (541) 302-9830 or via email at jed@metroplanning.com.

Site Plan PDF

Posted in General Interest, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning | Tagged , | Leave a comment