Aspects of the River Road -Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan, the product of this long-term <br />planning effort, will be generally supportive of the tenants of all four Strategic Plan <br />priorities: safe, healthy county; vibrant communities; robust infrastructure; and our people <br />& partnership. <br />Safe, Healthy County: The Neighborhood Plan creates a vision for more walkable <br />neighborhood centers with land use policies that promote pedestrian -friendly design, a <br />transportation network that is safe and accessible for all users, more housing options, <br />increased recreational opportunities, responsiveness to long-term needs, and building a <br />stronger and more resilient community. <br />Vibrant Community: `Community' is one of the five main topic areas of the <br />Neighborhood Plan, with a vision for welcome and inclusive neighborhoods that are safe, <br />resilient, and engaged. Policies in the plan intend to support redevelopment that fosters <br />active mixed-use centers, public art and cultural services, community gathering spaces, <br />access and connectivity to parks, all contributing to a more vibrant community. <br />Robust Infrastructure: The `Transportation' and `Parks and Natural Resources' topic <br />areas of the Neighborhood Plan include policies related to expanding active <br />transportation networks, prioritizing infrastructure improvements, responding to long- <br />term infrastructure needs, and providing access and connectivity to parks. <br />People & Partnership: The Neighborhood Plan goals and policies reflect the community <br />values, aspirations, and priorities expressed during community engagement. Jointly <br />adopting the Neighborhood Plan with the City helps provide a consistent course of action <br />in moving the community towards attainment of its goals. Implementation of the Plan <br />will require continued collaboration with the City and Community Organizations. <br />D. Financial and/or Resource Considerations <br />No direct financial or resource considerations apply to the adoption of the proposed <br />Ordinance. Funding for these activities is allocated as part of the Land Management <br />Division's long-range planning program. <br />Health Implications <br />There are no direct health implications associated with this project. <br />E. Alternatives/Options <br />Motions for the Board of County Commissioners include: <br />• February 27, 2024 (1St Reading): <br />MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. PA 1391, AND <br />TO SET THE SECOND READING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL FOR MARCH 12, 2024 (AT 6:00 PM DATE AND TIME <br />CERTAIN WITH AN ALL -VIRTUAL MEETING FORMAT). <br />• March 12, 2024 MR' Reading/Public Hearing): <br />Option 1: Move to tentatively approve, and set a third reading on April 23, 2024 to <br />Ordinance No. PA 1391 <br />File No. 509-PA23-05532 <br />Metro Plan Amendment <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />Memorandum Date: 2/12/2024 <br />1 st Reading: 2/27/2024 <br />2nd Reading and Joint Public Hearing: 3/12/2024 <br />