7.16.2018 City Council Meeting Minutes

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4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning the Location of Recreational Retail Marijuana Uses and Amending Sections 9.2160, 9.2161, 9.2450, 9.2451, 9.311S, 9.3116, 9.31460 9.3210, 9.3211, 9.3S1S, 9.3810, 9.3811, 9.3910 and 9.3911 of the Eugene Code, 1971. (City File CA 18-4) Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing. 1. John Barofsky - discussed Planning Commission hearings regarding marijuana buffer zone. 2. Sherry Schaefers - spoke in support of a marijuana buffer to maintain a vibrant downtown. 3. Pete Knox - spoke in support of a marijuana buffer to maintain a vibrant downtown. 4. David Nelkin - asked Council not to pass a buffer; important to keep rental options open. S. Sue Prichard - spoke in favor of a marijuana buffer to encourage a vibrant downtown. 6. Tiffany Edwards - asked the Council to implement a 1,000 foot marijuana buffer zone. 7. Christiane Ochoa - spoke in support of a buffer zone on behalf of Lane County Public Health. 8. Sam Barber - spoke in support of a buffer to help stabilize the cannabis industry. 9. Richard Johnson - spoke in opposition to the buffer zone and grandfathering current shops. Council Discussion • Anecdotal reports that crime increases near marijuana businesses are not true; EPD reported that there was a decrease in crime near these establishments, with the exception of fraud. • Request made for an updated map and a count of retail establishments in downtown in order to compare related to number of marijuana businesses. • Information requested about the approximate time each of the marijuana businesses opened. Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing. S. PUBLIC HEARING: A Resolution Granting a Measure 49 Claim and Waiving a Provision of Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, 1971 for Property Located Adjacent to 70 West 24th Place, Eugene, Oregon (Assessor's Map 18-03-06-42, Tax Lot 2700) Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing. 1. Bill Kloos - asked for time to respond to any testimony submitted related to the claim. Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, requested that the record be open for another week. PASSED 8:0 6. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning the Prohibition of Smoking on Public Right-of-way Adjacent to Opted -In Properties; the Prohibition of Smoking Within the Downtown Core and Allowing for Properties to Opt -Out; and Amending Section 6.230 of the Eugene Code, 1971. Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing. 1. Pamela Krause - spoke in support of a smoking ban downtown. 2. Pete Knox - shared concern that a ban goes too far, but the opt-in/out is a compromise. 3. Nick Weldon - talked about how the proposed ban does not go far enough. 4. Sue Prichard - spoke in support of the proposed smoking ban ordinance. MINUTES — Eugene City Council Meeting July 16, 2018 Page 3