<br /> <br />March 12, 2018, Work Session – Item B <br /> The end result is a large data set that includes a wide range of issues affecting these two communities. The outreach has been broad and diverse, often going to residents where they are in the community to gather their input. This approach will continue in future project phases, thereby broadening representation in creating the Vision and Action Plan, reviewing future proposals, and providing meaningful feedback. Within the large “Reaching Out” data set, several issues of shared importance emerged after tabulating the public responses. <br />Values (Current) <br /> Walking and cycling safely (for all reasons) <br /> Local, small shops <br /> Pools and free play <br /> Natural environment, especially the Willamette River <br /> Large lots preserve trees <br /> Local schools and parks <br /> Agricultural heritage <br />My Idea (Future) <br /> Preserve Agricultural land <br /> Need well-designed infill, transition standards <br /> Support small, local business <br /> Need more restaurants <br /> Santa Clara needs a community center, pool, dog park <br /> Expand bus service <br /> Improve sidewalks and add bike paths <br /> Traffic calming needed <br /> Resolve jurisdictional confusion In early February, the Community Advisory Committee and topic area working groups convened for the first time, along with City, County and partner agency staff members that comprise the Technical Advisory Committee. This preliminary meeting was the groups’ first step in combing through the public input from the Reaching Out phase, and beginning to craft a vision statement for each topic area. The working groups are comprised of volunteers that are able to dedicate the time to assisting staff and Community Advisory Committee in crafting the neighborhood plan. Subsequent CAC and working group meetings will occur this spring. Now, as the project moves into the second phase—Vision and Action Plan—the River Road and Santa Clara Community Organization Boards have made nominations to the Community Advisory Committee. As established by the project charter, the Planning Commission reviewed those nominations and confirmed the Committee. The CAC and project staff are now working together to ensure the collaborative approach continues in subsequent project phases. <br /> <br />Community Advisory Committee The neighborhood planning process has shifted into phase two, Vision and Action Plan. A key component of this phase is the local Community Advisory Committee. In June 2017, the Planning Commission approved the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan project charter. The project charter described the composition of the Community Advisory Committee in the following terms: <br />