Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Councilor Clark asked legal counsel if the legal memorandum had anything to do with the buildable lands inventory or other issues related to HB 3337. Mr. Lidz was uncertain of the answer. Councilor Clark believed that there may be other issues related to the requirements placed on the City by HB 3337. He stressed that the amendment did not intend to politicize the budget; he stated that it was an issue that he had brought up before. He said his intent had been clear about why he felt it was important to conduct a buildable lands inventory. He noted that he had not supported HB 3337, but he believed that it had resulted from the City of Eugene’s unwillingness to work cooperatively with the City of Springfield. He thought it would be wise to consider doing the inventory in the next year, especially given the requirements of the bill. City Manager Taylor said the estimate in the amendment was based on a “quick and dirty” scope of work estimate made by the Lane Council of Governments (LCOG). He related that the estimate of $100,000 covered the residential lands only. He requested more time to come forward with a mature estimate of what it would cost to conduct a full inventory. Mayor Piercy expressed frustration at the implication that some of the councilors might have the intention to never conduct a buildable lands inventory. She said this was not true. She added that according to the charter, a 4:4 vote counted. Councilor Zelenka said he intended to obey the law. He did not think it was prudent to enact the amendment at this time. Councilor Bettman asserted that the home builders association would not “rest” until the urban growth boundary (UGB) extended “from Mount Pisgah to Coburg.” She believed that the real motivation was to have unlimited access to farm land and forest land for development. Councilor Clark underscored that the amendment was not “spur of the moment.” He said he had made four motions in the last six months along the same lines. He had thought that since the Legislature had spoken clearly it was the opportune time to take the action. He disagreed with the idea that the home builders association or City of Springfield was forcing Eugene into an uncomfortable position. He stated that the truth was that the discussion had been underway for a long time. He reiterated that a land use study would be the way to find out whether or not there is enough buildable land within the City of Eugene’s UGB. Roll call vote; the amendment failed, 4:3; councilors Clark, Solomon, and Poling voting in favor. Roll call vote; the main motion passed unanimously, 7:0. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angel Jones City Manager pro tem MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 11, 2007 Page 9 Regular Meeting