Eugene public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site‑specific Refinement Plan amendment and a zone change from C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial to C‑2 Community Commercial for the property east of Coburg Road, south of Kinney Loop. After the hearing, commissioners may recommend the proposal to City Council. A work session will also consider a land‑use code amendment to improve coordination of building permits and public‑health regulations for mixed‑use and industrial zones.
- Zone change request from C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial to C‑2 Community Commercial for the east side of Coburg Road site
- Amendment to Willakenzie Area Plan Policy 6 to clarify that the subject property may be zoned C‑2
- Retention of the /ND Nodal Development overlay zone on the subject property
- Work session to deliberate a code amendment improving coordination between building permits and public‑health agencies for E‑2, I‑2, and I‑3 zones
- Possible recommendation to City Council following the public hearing
Planning Commission
The staff will brief the Commission on updates to the Urban Growth Strategies, presenting conceptual amendments to the E-1 and E-2 employment zones and several residential land‑use code changes. No formal action is requested, but the Commission is asked to provide feedback on the direction of these 2026 proposals. The discussion will inform a formal recommendation to City Council expected in summer 2026.
- Proposed amendment to E-1 zone to allow up to 50% non‑primary uses on a site
- Proposed expansion of E-2 eligibility to properties within a half‑mile of an arterial street
- Proposed addition of uses in E-2 such as religious institutions, athletic facilities, healthcare informatics, and photographer studios
- Proposed allowance of child‑care homes and centers in more zoning districts
- Proposed allowance of veterinary clinics in more zoning districts
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet in a hybrid format on Dec 9, 2025. It will approve the September 9, 2025 minutes, discuss the City Manager’s pause on Flock cameras, and conduct a 60‑minute review of an allegation of criminal conduct. The meeting will also include the auditor’s report, public comment, and closing remarks.
- Approve September 9, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0-1 passed)
- Discuss pause on Flock cameras per City Manager direction
- Review allegation of criminal conduct (conformance to laws) – 60 minutes
- Auditor report presentation
- Public comment period
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to discuss draft priorities for the 2026 legislative session. The body will review revisions to the State/Federal Policy Document and a draft Priority 1 Bill Report.
- Discussion of 2026 DRAFT Priorities
- Review of 2026 DRAFT State/Federal Policy Document revisions
- Discussion of DRAFT 2026 Priority 1 Bill Report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct an informational work session regarding severe rent burden in Eugene, as required by Oregon law. Staff will discuss the causes and consequences of rent burden and review current policies and the Urban Growth Strategies project. No action is requested at this meeting.
- Work session on severe rent burden and the Urban Growth Strategies project
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of Eugene's 20-year need for 26,273 net new dwelling units
- Review of the Contextualized Housing Need analysis
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025 to review two zoning change applications. One requests changing 388 S Garden Way from Agricultural and General Office to Chase Node Special Area Commercial zoning. The other requests changing 301 Azalea Drive from Agricultural to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1) zoning. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision will be issued within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Zone change request for 388 S Garden Way to S‑CN/C Chase Node Special Area Commercial zoning
- Zone change request for 301 Azalea Drive to Low‑Density Residential (R‑1) zoning
- Application for 388 S Garden Way submitted March 19, 2025; deemed complete September 10, 2025
- Public hearing scheduled for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm (virtual via Zoom)
- No public testimony received for either application prior to the hearing
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss and vote on several policy items, including a statement on LPR cameras and sponsorship guidelines. The body will also vote on a commission vacancy and discuss immigration enforcement.
- Vote on HRC vacancy
- Discussion and vote on HRC Sponsorship Guidelines
- Discussion and vote on statement regarding LPR cameras
- Discussion on Immigration Enforcement
- Discussion and vote regarding International Human Rights Day
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will deliberate on a package of three concurrent applications that would amend the Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Area Study, update the land use code, and change zoning for the university's East Campus. The commission may recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial to the City Council. Additional items include a proposed amendment to public health coordination for industrial zones and the election of a new chair and vice chair.
- Refinement Plan Amendment to redesignate 11 properties to “Institutional” in the East Campus area
- Land Use Code Amendment adding student residence halls and raising height limits from 45 ft to 85 ft in the /EC Overlay Zone
- Zone Change removing the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone from nine properties north of East 15th Avenue
- Public Health Standards amendment to improve coordination of building permits in E‑2, I‑2, and I‑3 zones
- Election of Planning Commission chair and vice chair
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official is conducting public hearings for two properties seeking zoning changes. The decisions will be issued in writing within 15 days after the close of the public comment period.
- Zone change request for 388 S Garden Way from Agricultural and General Office to Chase Node Special Area Zoning - Commercial (Z 25-02)
- Zone change request for 301 Azalea Drive from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential (Z 25-09)
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet on November 5, 2025 in the City Council Chambers. Members will review the October 1, 2025 minutes and discuss draft priorities for the 2026 legislative session as well as revisions to the draft state/federal policy document. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.
- Discuss 2026 draft legislative priorities
- Review revisions to 2026 draft state/federal policy document
- Agenda and minutes review (October 1, 2025)
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will consider a zone change for properties at 620, 622, 632, and 634 E 8th Ave from Light-Medium Industrial to Community Commercial with a Nodal Development overlay. The official will not make a decision at this hearing; a written decision is required within 15 days.
- Zone change from I-2 to C-2/ND at 620, 622, 632, 634 E 8th Ave
- Conditional use permit for climbing gym at 3500 Chad Drive
- Public hearing on October 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm via Zoom
Planning Commission
The commission held a work session to receive an update on the city’s Urban Growth Strategies, including a 2025 community‑engagement summary and an overview of the draft 2026 adoption package. Staff presented two proposed housing actions—Micro Village housing and housing production incentives—and asked for commission feedback, though no formal action was taken. The discussion will inform future code and policy amendments that the City Council is expected to initiate in November.
- 2025 Urban Growth Strategies community engagement summary presented
- Overview of the draft 2026 Urban Growth Strategies adoption package
- Proposed land‑use code amendments to create a new Micro Village Housing type
- Proposed land‑use code amendments to clarify standards for Single Room Occupancies (SROs)
- Discussion of housing production incentives
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Eugene Human Rights Commission meeting will review agenda items, receive updates from staff and partners, and discuss several actions. Commissioners will vote on a request for support to Catholic Community Services and on filling a commission vacancy. The agenda also includes updates on the HPWG funding request, bylaws revisions, and a public comment period.
- Vote on Human Rights Commission vacancy (6:20‑6:30)
- Discussion and vote on request for support to Catholic Community Services (6:05‑6:15)
- HPWG updates and request for funding (7:00‑7:10)
- HRC bylaws updating process discussion (6:40‑6:50)
- Public comment period (7:20‑7:30)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a package of amendments to align city code and zoning with the University of Oregon's Next Generation Housing Development Plan. The proposals aim to increase on-campus housing capacity and update building height limits in the East Campus area.
- Proposed Code Amendment to allow student residence halls (dormitories) in the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone
- Proposed increase of maximum building height in the /EC Overlay Zone from 45 feet to 85 feet
- Proposed expansion of residential transition distance from R-1 properties from 60 feet to 75 feet
- Proposed height increase in the residential transition area from 30 feet to 45 feet
- Proposed Zone Change to remove the /EC East Campus Overlay Zone from nine properties north of East 15th Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed land use code amendment for industrial zones. The proposal would require developers to provide documentation of air, land, and water permits from state and regional agencies before the City issues building permits.
- Public hearing on Public Health Standards Code Amendment (City File: CA 25-03)
- Proposed permit requirements for E-2 Mixed-Use Employment, I-2 Light-Medium Industrial, and I-3 Heavy Industrial zones
- Requirement for documentation from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet to review three service level complaints and one allegation of professionalism. The meeting includes a training session on Community Service Officers and a report from the Police Auditor.
- Case review of three service level complaints
- Case review regarding an allegation of professionalism
- Training on Community Service Officers
- Auditor report on September complaint volume (45 complaints) and use of force (9 reportable incidents)
- Discussion of oversight regarding the Flock camera system
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review preparations for 2026. Members will discuss draft priorities, revisions to the state/federal policy document, operating agreements, and the fall/winter schedule. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discuss 2026 draft priorities
- Discuss 2026 draft state/federal policy document revisions
- Discuss IGR operating agreements and administrative update project
- Schedule planning for fall and winter
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of 591 W 19th Ave from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). The property is currently used as a women’s treatment shelter. A written decision will be issued within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Zone change request for Sunrise Healing (Z 25-04) at 591 W 19th Ave from R-1 to C-1
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet to approve minutes, elect a vice chair, and review allegations of police misconduct. The meeting will also include a report from the Independent Police Auditor.
- Vice Chair Election
- Case Review: Allegations of Truthfulness and Judgement
- Auditor Report
- Officer Crisis Intervention Training
- Minutes Approval (July meeting)
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Urban Growth Strategies Equity Atlas, a project documenting historically discriminatory land-use and housing policies. No formal action is required, but staff will present findings and seek feedback on sharing the research with the public.
- Work session on Equity Atlas: Selected Stories from Eugene’s History of Displacement
- Equity Atlas funded by Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development grant
- Project examines past discriminatory policies affecting communities of color, low-income residents, and tribal communities
- Findings to inform future Urban Growth Strategies and Housing Production Strategy updates
- Public StoryMap and research document planned for release
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Reddy LLC to remove a Planned Unit Development (/PD) overlay zone from two tax lots. The proposal would change the zoning from Low-Density Residential (R-1) with a /PD overlay to standard Low-Density Residential (R-1).
- Zone Change request (Z 25-5) for 89344 Old Coburg Rd & adjacent vacant lot
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review draft policy chapters on Community Health and Land Use for the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan. No formal action is requested at this meeting; staff are seeking feedback to inform future adoption packages in 2026 and 2027.
- Work session on Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5: Community Health
- Work session on Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11: Land Use
- Discussion of draft land use designation descriptions and maps for land within the urban growth boundary
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will conduct a case review of four service level complaints and a training session on the 2024 Police Auditor Annual Report. The meeting includes an update from the Interim Police Auditor regarding complaint volumes and community outreach.
- Case review of four service level complaints
- Training topic: 2024 Police Auditor Annual Report
- Review of June 2025 complaint volume (28 complaints and 8 reportable uses of force)
- Discussion of 185 formal intakes and 309 non-intake contacts recorded in 2025
- Approval of February meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss policies for housing, jobs, and compact development within the urban growth boundary. Staff are seeking feedback on draft chapters of the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan. No formal action is requested at this meeting.
- Discussion of Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan: Housing chapter
- Discussion of Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan: Compact Development & Urban Design chapter
- Review of 20-year housing needs requiring over 26,000 new dwellings
- Discussion of strategies to address jobs needs inside the urban growth boundary
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The committee will review a 2025 legislative update provided by the IGR Manager. Members will also discuss EWEB items and federal funding for the airport.
- 2025 Legislative Update
- EWEB items
- Airport federal funding
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will review cases involving officer response and courtesy, as well as a general inquiry. The board will also hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and receive a report from Interim Police Auditor Lindsey Foltz.
- Case review of allegations regarding officer response to calls and courtesy
- Case review of an inquiry
- Elections for Board Chair and Vice Chair
- Training on the Community Service Officer (CSO) Program by Cherie Nelson
- Auditor report noting 28 complaints and 13 reportable uses of force in April 2025
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review minutes from April 2024 and receive a 2025 legislative update via email. A presentation on the 2025 Transportation Package will be given by Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld. Additionally, committee members will discuss updates on EWEB items and Airport Federal Funding requested by Councilor Groves.
- 2025 Legislative Update (referenced via 5/5/25 email)
- 2025 Transportation Package Update presentation by Rob Inerfeld
- Update on EWEB items as requested by Councilor Groves
- Update on Airport Federal Funding as requested by Councilor Groves
- Review of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will conduct a 45-minute case review of allegations of police use of force, receive training on the EPD K-9 team, and hear the Independent Police Auditor's report. The monthly update reports 30 complaints and 8 reportable uses of force in March 2025, with year-to-date complaints and uses of force higher than in 2024. The board will also discuss the upcoming annual report presentation to City Council on May 21, 2025.
- Case review: Allegations of Use of Force – 45-minute discussion
- Training topic: EPD K-9 Team – 15-minute presentation
- 30 complaints received and 8 reportable uses of force reviewed in March 2025
- Police Auditor position search ongoing with four candidates interviewed
- Annual report to City Council tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2025
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hear updates on 2025 state legislation and the Federal United Front. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on information-sharing and discussion of legislative priorities.
- 2025 Legislative Update from the IGR Manager
- 2025 Federal United Front Update from the IGR Manager
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Hearings Official will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a 0.67-acre property. The City of Eugene is the applicant for this zone change. A written decision will be issued within 15 days of the close of the public comment period.
- Zone change request for 750 Oak Street from Public Lands (PL) to Major Commercial (C-3)
- Addition of Nodal Development Overlay (/ND) and retention of Transit Oriented Development Overlay (/TD)
- Proposal to dedicate a portion of North Park Street as right-of-way
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will consider a draft statement on federal government actions, review a hate and bias report from city staff, and discuss sponsorship budget and requests for support. The commission will also hear updates from the EPD liaison, the homelessness and poverty work group, and the WECU work group.
- EPD hate crimes report (item 4/5)
- HRC sponsorship budget discussion (item 5/9)
- Letter of support for UO Human Rights Center (item 7)
- HRC statement on federal government actions (item 8)
- Eugene Pride – Sober Circle request (item 6)
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will conduct a case review regarding allegations of improper use of Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (pepper spray) by Eugene police. The board will also receive the auditor's report covering 25 complaints received in February 2025, and discuss the ongoing police auditor hiring process with community panel interviews scheduled for March 13. Other items include approval of February meeting minutes and a training session on case file orientation.
- Case review: allegations of Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (pepper spray) use (45-minute agenda item)
- Police auditor hiring update: community panel interviews set for March 13, 2025
- February 2025 complaint volume: 25 complaints received, 4 use-of-force reviews, 1 vehicle pursuit
- Closed case: sustained allegation against Officer A for failure to respond appropriately during a mental health crisis (received March 2024)
- Closed case: unfounded allegation of officer using position for personal financial gain (received October 2024)
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
This is a largely procedural meeting of the Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Members will elect a chair and receive updates on 2025 state legislative and federal priorities from the IGR Manager.
- Election of committee chair
- 2025 Legislative Update from IGR Manager
- 2025 Federal United Front Update from IGR Manager
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the proposed 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). City staff from Finance, Facilities, and Public Works will provide information on the development process and specific projects.
- Work session on the Proposed 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will discuss and vote on requests for sponsorship from the University of Oregon Human Rights Center and DisOrient. The commission will also receive updates on hate and bias incidents, discuss the impact of recent federal executive orders, and review the city budget. Additional updates include the Homelessness and Poverty work group and the WECU work group.
- Vote on request for support from UO Human Rights Center
- Vote on request for support from DisOrient sponsorship package
- Discussion of impact of federal executive orders
- Hate and bias report from staff
- City budget discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold final deliberations and take action on an appeal of the Hearings Official's decision denying the tentative planned unit development and subdivision for Braewood Hills 3rd Addition, which proposes 39 residential lots. The commission has already taken straw poll votes on seven of ten appeal issues and will discuss the remaining three (stormwater, elevation restrictions, and subdivision criteria) before possibly voting to approve. Staff recommends reversing the denial and conditionally approving the applications.
- Appeal of Hearings Official’s denial for Braewood Hills 3rd Addition – Tentative Planned Unit Development and Tentative Subdivision (City Files PDT 24-1/ST 24-3)
- Deliberations on remaining appeal issues #8 (stormwater standards), #9 (elevation restriction above 901 feet), and #10 (subdivision criteria)
- Staff recommendation to reverse and modify the decision, conditionally approve the project with included conditions of approval
- Straw poll votes already taken on appeal issues #1-7, including tree preservation, street connectivity, and geological analysis exemptions
- Potential final motion and vote to approve or deny the appeal
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session regarding the Urban Growth Strategies update. Staff will provide information on the Comprehensive Plan, new Oregon housing planning rules, and necessary city housing actions. No formal action is requested from the Commission at this meeting.
- Work session on Urban Growth Strategies Update
- Update on Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan (EECP) Phase II
- Discussion of Oregon Housing Needs Analysis and new state housing rules
- Review of community engagement activities reaching over 860 people
- Introduction of the upcoming Equity Advisory Panel (EAP)
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will hear an update on the Police Auditor hiring process (28 applicants) and conduct a 45-minute case review on allegations of truthfulness and search and seizure. They will also approve minutes, receive an auditor report, and take public comment.
- Update on Police Auditor hiring process: 28 applicants, contract extended for acting auditor through April 25, 2025
- Case review of allegations of truthfulness and search and seizure (45 minutes)
- Auditor report including complaint volume (35 complaints in January) and case dispositions
- Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review minutes from December 4, 2024, and receive two staff updates: the 2025 Legislative Update and the 2025 Federal United Front Update. No votes, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for action at this meeting.
- 2025 Legislative Update (IGR Manager)
- 2025 Federal United Front Update (IGR Manager)
- Approval of December 4, 2024 minutes
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two zone change requests: one to rezone 110 N. Cleveland Street from residential (R-3) to heavy industrial (I-3), and another to rezone the southeast corner of Roosevelt Blvd. and Iowa St. from light-medium industrial (I-2) to community commercial (C-2). No decision will be made at the hearing; written decisions will follow within 15 days.
- Zone change for 110 N. Cleveland Street from R-3 (Limited High-Density Residential) to I-3 (Heavy Industrial), with staff report noting site is undeveloped and designated for heavy industrial by Metro Plan and Bethel-Danebo Refinement Plan.
- Zone change for Roosevelt Development LLC at SE corner of Roosevelt Blvd. and Iowa St. from I-2 (Light-Medium Industrial) to C-2 (Community Commercial).
- Public hearing format: staff presentation, applicant testimony, public testimony (via raised hand on Zoom), staff response, hearing official questions, and rebuttal; decision not made at hearing.
- Public testimony received for North Cleveland Street proposal raising concerns about compatibility with nearby residential, environmental remediation, equity, and potential hazards.
- Both applications led by Associate Planner Nick Gioello; hearing is Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will deliberate on an appeal of the Hearings Official's decision denying a Tentative Planned Unit Development and Subdivision for Braewood Hills 3rd Addition, which proposes 39 residential lots with streets and infrastructure. Staff recommends reversing the denial and approving the application with conditions, addressing issues such as tree preservation, street connectivity, and elevation restrictions. The Commission will take straw poll votes on each of the ten appeal issues to guide a final decision.
- Braewood Hills 3rd Addition: 39 residential lots, streets, and infrastructure (PDT 24-1/ST 24-3)
- Appeal of Hearings Official's denial of Tentative PUD and Subdivision
- Staff recommends reversing denial and approving with conditions
- Appeal issues include tree preservation, street connectivity, and elevation restrictions above 901 feet
- Straw poll votes on each appeal issue to shape final order
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will vote on the agenda and minutes, then hear updates from the Eugene Police Department liaison (Lt. Williams) and receive a hate and bias report from staff. The commission will also discuss the city budget and HRC-related items on the City Council agenda, along with updates on upcoming events and work groups. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- Vote on agenda and minutes
- Eugene Police Department liaison report from Lt. Williams
- Hate and bias report from Fabio Andrade
- Discussion of the city budget
- Discussion of HRC-related items on City Council agenda
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss recommendations regarding weather protocols for camping removal and a memo on sites of memory work. The body will also review a draft workplan and the 2024 Office of Equity & Community Engagement report.
- HRC Recommendation on Weather Protocols for camping removal
- Memo to City Council on sites of memory work
- Draft HRC workplan
- Draft OECE 2024 report
- Discussion on City budget
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and possibly begin deliberations on an appeal of the Hearings Official's decision denying a Tentative Planned Unit Development and Tentative Subdivision for Braewood Hills 3rd Addition. The applicant, Piculell Properties, LLC, seeks to create 39 residential lots with private streets and infrastructure on a 15.47-acre site near Hawkins Lane and Randy Lane. Staff recommends that the Commission modify and reverse the Hearings Official's decision and conditionally approve the applications. The hearing will consider ten appeal issues raised by the applicant.
- Appeal of denial of Tentative Planned Unit Development and Tentative Subdivision for Braewood Hills 3rd Addition (39 lots) by Piculell Properties, LLC
- Site is 15.47 acres, zoned R-1 with Planned Unit Development and Water Resources Conservation overlays
- Staff recommends modifying and reversing the Hearings Official's decision and conditionally approving the applications
- Public hearing format with no new evidence permitted; arguments limited to existing record and appeal issues
- Applicant represented by Law Office of Bill Kloos; hearing scheduled for January 14, 2025