CC Minutes - 07/17/2013 Work Session

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MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 12 5 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 July 17, 2013 12:00 p.m. Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Alan Zelenka (via conference phone) Councilors Absent: Greg Evans Council President George Poling opened the July 17, 2013, City Council work session and announced that Mayor Piercy and Councilor Evans were absent. A. WORK SESSION: Safe Demolition Building and Permit Services Division Manager Stuart Ramsing presented a PowerPoint highlighting the safety concerns associated with demolition such as dust, asbestos and the release of harmful airborne components of lead -based paint. He provided comparisons of other cities' demolition codes including Seattle, Portland, Cincinnati, Boulder, Baltimore, San Francisco, Springfield and Ashland. The council responded favorably to staff's plan to have discussions with partnership agencies, such as LRAPA and Lane County Health and Human Services to identify gaps and discuss next steps. MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to direct the City Manager to propose for Council approval, 8 to 12 Eugene residents, who are not employed by a public agency, to serve as an independent advisory group to the Council regarding potential lead - poisoning risks from demolition of commercial and public properties. The members of the group shall represent diverse interests and perspectives, and no more than two members shall be employed by or have a financial interest in demolition or construction businesses. At least one member shall be from the medical profession, preferably with knowledge and experience related to lead - poisoning. The group shall elect a chair who will represent the group before City Council. The City Manager's Office shall provide administrative support to the advisory group. MINUTES — Eugene City Council July 17, 2013 Page 1 Work Session