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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit O_Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Public Information Opportunities- Community [development DATE: 4 March 2019 TO: Gabe Flock, Senior Planner FROM: Allie Camp, Urban Development Analyst SUBJECT: Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Public Information Opportunities This memorandum outlines public information opportunities for the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. Public information opportunities have been organized into the following categories- City Council and Agency Board meetings, public meetings, press, community events, and online presence. Each category is organized chronologically. This list seeks to be comprehensive, however due to the duration of the Downtown Riverfront project we have focused most on compiling events and news from 2017 forward. This list also includes public information opportunities for the Steam Plant revitalization which is included within the Downtown Riverfront site, but is being managed as a separate project. City Council and Agency Board This category identifies when the City Council and Agency Board have met to discuss the Downtown Riverfront project, Steam Plant, and associated project details. This category also includes public hearings and project milestones to provide context. CC - February 12, 2007 Council and EWEB Board joint work session to discuss the planning process around the Downtown Riverfront section of the Downtown Plan. A possible process was presented. CC - May 5, 2013 Council work session on an overview of the Riverfront Master Plan process. (The Master Plan was completed in April 2010 and approved by the EWEB Board in June 2010.) CC - June 12, 2013 Council work session on land use applications to implement the Master Plan. CC PH - June 17, 2013 A public hearing was held to consider adoption of a concurrent set of land use applications that are proposed to implement the EWEB Riverfront Master Plan. CC - July 8, 2013 Council work session on an ordinance with the proposed land use application package to implement the Master Plan. CC - September 11, 2013 Council work session on the Riverfront Urban Renewal District including prospective cost-benefit analysis on redevelopment of the EWEB Redevelopment project. CC - October 20, 2014 Council work session on an update on the EWEB Redevelopment Project. The University of Oregon Foundation was selected to proceed as the development agent. (Williams/Dame & Associates (WDA) also submitted an RFP response.) CC - March 11, 2015 Council work session on an update on the EWEB Redevelopment Project. Council focused on objectives of the redevelopment and next steps. AB - May 13, 2015 Agency Board work session update on projects related to the EWEB Riverfront Redevelopment and Riverfront Urban Renewal District investments. Staff asked the Agency Board to take action on design of the 8th Avenue crossing, the initial design related to the Quiet Zone crossings, and the River Loans program. Agency Board received a Triple Bottom Line analysis that broadly looked at the impact of the City-related projects. May 19.2015 - UO Foundation withdrew their interest in the property. AB - January 13, 2016 Agency Board work session on the Agency acting as EWEB's agent. AB - July 27, 2016 The Agency Board work session and action authorizing the Agency to enter into an agreement with EWEB to purchase the downtown riverfront property. June 16, 2017-An exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) was signed between the Agency and WDA for the Downtown Riverfront (excluding the riverfront). AB - October 23, 2017 The Agency Board approved the Mayor's nominations for seven individuals to serve on the River Guides. CC - December 14, 2017 Council received the Downtown Riverfront redevelopment WDA project update. CC - January 31, 2018 Council work session on the second Downtown Riverfront redevelopment project update. Representatives from WDA presented the proposed concept. AB - February 12, 2018 Agency Board work session and action to approve the boundary expansion to include three properties north of 4th Avenue in the Riverfront Urban Renewal District in order to make it possible to use urban renewal funds to purchase this property from EWEB. AB - March 14, 2018 Agency Board work session and direction to staff to develop a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process and criteria to solicit community investors, developers, and visionaries to redevelop the Steam Plant. April 17, 2018 - The Agency purchased approximately 17 acres from EWEB (the redevelopment site) AB - April 23, 2018 Council work session and action on the proposed process and criteria to proceed with the RFQ for the Steam Plant. AB - May 29, 2018 Agency Board work session on the proposed terms to develop the Downtown Riverfront site with Williams/Dame & Associates (WDA) as the agent. AB - June 25, 2018 Agency Board public hearing on the proposed terms with WDA. Sixteen people spoke on behalf of the project. AB - July 9, 2018 Agency Board work session to approve the proposed terms with WDA. CC - July 9, 2018 Council work session to initiate the land use code amendments and LID infrastructure processes. AB- July 23, 2018 Agency Board work session to approve the proposed terms regarding parcel 10A. AB - October 22, 2018 Agency Board work session to receive a project update and discuss the affordable housing unit quantities on parcel 10A CC - October 22, 2018 City Council work session to initiate the second step of the LID process. January 24, 2019 - Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) was signed between the Agency and WDA for about 8 acres of the redevelopment site. AB - February 19, 2019 Agency Board work session to provide an update on the Downtown Riverfront project. Public Meetings All public meetings are open to the public to attend and are publicized on the City's calendar. This section includes neighborhood meetings, commission and committee meetings, and open houses hosted by the City. November 28, 2017 - The River Guides held their first meeting, an orientation. December 12, 2017 - The River Guides reviewed a proposed boundary expansion to include 3 parcels north of 4th Avenue in the Riverfront Urban Renewal District. The River Guides recommended to expand the boundary to include the properties north of 4th Avenue in the Riverfront Urban Renewal District. April 17, 2018 - The River Guides reviewed and provided input on the proposed RFQ/RFP process and criteria for the Steam Plant. The River Guides recommendations were incorporated in materials presented to Council. June 5, 2018 - The River Guides reviewed the draft proposed terms to develop the Downtown Riverfront site with WDA as the agent. The River Guides received an overview of the proposed concept, the terms, and a brief outline of the cost-benefit analysis being developed to examine the City's investment in public infrastructure. June 15, 2018 - The River Guides reviewed the complete cost-benefit analysis and asked questions to staff and WDA on the concept, terms, and analysis. The River Guides recommended to approve the proposed concept and terms. June 20, 2018 - The City and Williams/Dame & Associates hosted an open house and site tour at the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment site. It was attended by over 200 people. June 27, 2018 - The River Guides reviewed the RFQ submissions for the Steam Plant and discussed the next steps in the selection process. The River Guides recommended to bring in two of the four teams for additional questions and then decide on what the RFP phase will entail in terms of submissions, community outreach, and River Guides involvement. April 10, 2018 - Staff met with the Sustainability Commission Riverfront Committee. June 15, 2018 - Staff provided a presentation to members of the Downtown Neighborhood Association steering committee on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. January 23, 2019 - Staff attended the Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting to discuss the Steam Plant. February 7, 2019 - An open house was held to promote the Steam Plant project and gather community feedback. It was attended by over 140 people. February 27, 2019 - A Downtown Neighborhood Association neighborhood meeting was scheduled to discuss the Downtown Riverfront and Steam Plant. Due to inclement weather the meeting will be rescheduled for March. Press Press includes press releases, news releases, media advisories, and articles and interviews from local news outlets. December 12, 2017 News Release - Tomorrow: City Council Hears Update on Downtown Riverfront Park and Redevelopment January 30, 2018 News Release - City Council to Review Proposal on Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment April 2018 - Eugene buys 16-acre EWEB riverfront property, article, The Register Guard April 2018 - City finalizes deal with EWEB, newscast, KEZI April 2018 - EWEB and the City of Eugene reach deal on property, newscast, KMTR April 17, 2018 - Eugene Acquires EWEB Property Along Willamette River, article, KLCC May 2018 - Steam Plant, newscast, KOPB-FM Portland May 2018 - Steam Plant, newscast, KVAL May 2018 - Steam Plant, newscast, KMTR May 2018 - Steam Plant, newscast, KEZI May 2, 2018 News Release - City Seeks Interested Parties for Redevelopment of the Steam Plant on the Downtown Riverfront May 3, 2019 - Eugene seeking bidders to redevelop former EWEB steam plant, article, The Register Guard May 30, 2018 Press Release - Downtown Riverfront public events begin Friday June 2018 - Downtown Riverfront Development, KMTR newscast June 2018 - Downtown Riverfront Development, KVAL newscast June 2018 - Downtown Riverfront Open House, KEZI newscast June 2018 - Riverfront Public Hearing, KEZI newscast June 2018 - Downtown Riverfront Open House, KEZI newscast June 7, 2018 - Downtown, river tie will enhance, article, The Register Guard June 14, 2018 News Release - Community invited to Downtown Riverfront Open House June 19, 2018 - Eugene to allow residents rare access to Eugene riverfront property on Wednesday, article, The Register Guard June 20, 2018 - Eugene Residents get up-close look at riverfront development plan, article, The Register Guard June 20, 2018 Media Advisory - Today: Downtown Riverfront Open House June 21, 2018 - Property of Possibilities; article, The Register Guard June 28, 2018 - Developers step forward with visions for redesigned EWEB steam plant in Eugene, article, The Register Guard July 2018 - Steam Plant, KEZI newscast July 2018 - Steam Plant, KMTR newscast July 2018 - Downtown Riverfront, KVAL newscast July 2018 - Downtown Riverfront, KLSR newscast July 8, 2018 - Costly riverfront plan deserves close scrutiny, article, The Register Guard July 10, 2018 Press Release - City of Eugene, Williams/Dame & Associates, to move forward with Downtown Riverfront development August 28, 2018 Press Release - Local Team Invited to Prepare Proposal for Steam Plant Redevelopment August 31, 2018 - Full Steam ahead on EWEB steam plant, article, The Register Guard September 2018 - Steam Plant Project Team Picked, KVAL newscast October 2018 - Riverfront Park Plans, KEZI newscast October 1, 2018 - Eugene unveils preferred design for downtown riverfront park, article, The Register Guard December 27, 2018 - The four big issues Eugene will face in 2019, article, The Register Guard January 23, 2019 Press Release - Williams/Dame and Associates signs DDA with City to move forward on Downtown Riverfront Development January 23, 2019 News Release - Comments sought on proposed Steam Plant concept January 23, 2019 - Public feedback sought on vision for redevelopment of Steam Plant along river in Eugene, article, KVAL January 24, 2019 - Eugene Riverfront Development Pact Signed, article, The Register Guard February 5, 2019 - Vacant steam plant receives proposal for redevelopment, article, Daily Emerald February 7, 2019 - Steam Plant Open House, KEZI newscast February 11, 2019 - Steam Plant, radio interview, KLCC February 13, 2019 - Steam Plant, radio interview, KUGN Community Events Community events are open to the public and are an opportunity for citizens to engage at a deeper level and ask questions in a less formal setting. Community events include presentations, tabling at events, and University of Oregon student engagement opportunities. Attendance numbers were included when available. January 2018 - The City presented to Construction Specifications Initiative (CSI) on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. January 2018 - The City provided tours of the Steam Plant for Leadership Eugene Springfield 2017-18. February 2018 - The City presented to Kiwanis on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. March 2018 - The City presented to residents at the Eugene Hotel on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. May 2018 - The City presented to the Eugene Chamber of Commerce's Local Government Affairs Council (LGAC) on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. May 2018 - The City presented to the American Institute of Architects Southwestern Oregon (AIASWO) on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. June 1, 2018 - The City and Williams/Dame & Associates hosted a booth at the First Friday Art Walk and engaged over 100 community members with discussion. June 12, 2018 - The City presented at the Young Professionals Summit on the Downtown Riverfront Project and Steam Plant. The event was attended by over 500 people. June 2018 - Williams/Dame & Associates presented to the Eugene Chamber on the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. December 2018 -The City presented to the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) on the Steam Plant and the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. January 2019 - The City provided tours of the Steam Plant for Leadership Eugene Springfield 2017-18. February 1, 2019 - The City and the Steam Plant's development team hosted a booth at the First Friday Art Walk to collect feedback on the Steam Plant project. February 8, 2019 - The City and the Steam Plant's development team participated in a talk about the Steam Plant project at the University of Oregon Ignite event. There were 150 people in attendance. February 11, 2019 - The City and the Steam Plant's development team held a discussion with UO students about the Steam Plant project. There were 50 students in attendance. February 15, 2019 - The City and the Steam Plant's development team presented to LGAC about the Steam Plant project. February 16 & 17, 2019 - The City and the Steam Plant's development team hosted a booth at the Asian Celebration to collect feedback on the Steam Plant project. At the event over 290 people were engaged for discussion. February 19, 2019 - The City attended a Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network event to promote the Steam Plant redevelopment project. Online Presence (Social media, newsletters, etc.) Online presence includes websites, social media, and newsletters sent out through the City. The following two websites have been regularly updated with meetings, decisions, and public involvement opportunities. These sites serve as the main source of information online for the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment and Steam Plant. www.eugene-or.gov/Riverfront www.euLrene-or.Lvov/steamnlant City Council Newsletters June 9, 2017 - DEQ informational mtg about cleanup August 18, 2017 - The Council Newsletter included recruitment information for the River Guides. February 2018 - Recruitment for one vacant River Guides position April 20, 2018 - EWEB property sale finalized May 11, 2018 - Notification for Steam Plant RFQ solicitations September 6, 2018 - An RFQ submission team was invited to prepare a proposal for the Steam Plant January 24, 19 - Notification of the Steam Plant survey Social Media Posts Summer 2018 - Instagram and Facebook posts for summer public engagement for the Downtown Riverfront site. January 24, 2019 - Instagram and Facebook posts for the Steam Plant January 24, 2019 - City Council newsletter for the Steam Plant January 24, 2019 - Chamber of Commerce newsletter for the Steam Plant January 30, 2019 - Hult Center newsletter for the Steam Plant February 28, 2019 - City of Eugene 2021 newsletter for the Steam Plant Mailing lists The City manages an interested parties list for the Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment. There are 189 subscribers to the list who have received updates on the following dates- June 22, 2018 July 13, 2018 August 2, 2018 September 5, 2018 October 11, 2018 December 3, 2018 January 31, 2019 February 14, 2019 Surveys An online survey was open for community members for 28 days in January/February 2019. Over 900 people responded to the survey to share their hopes and dreams for the future of the Steam Plant building.