3.6.2019 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes

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concerns about people purchasing small single-family homes, tearing them down and building fourplexes. Asked a question about lot size requirements and whether they relate to siting and design. Strongly opposed to this bill, but would like to continue to be a part of the conversation considering it has a good chance of passage. Proposed council oppose with substantial amendments. • Mayor Vinis said walking away from the table is a potentially risky path for maintaining relationships that could serve the City in the future. • Councilor Evans agreed that maintaining relationships is important—especially with a bill such as this one that has a high likelihood of passage. Would like the City to express strong opposition and stay at the able, perhaps proposing its own bill language. Had concerns about displacement of low-income residents as well as rising housing prices. • Councilor Taylor said she thought it was unlikely that legislators wouldn't communicate with the City if it opposed the bill. Strongly opposed any impediments to home rule. • Councilor Clark said he hoped the area's State legislators were watching the council's conversation and acknowledged there are no amendments that would make the bill palatable. Would like the City's legislative staff to oppose the bill firmly. • Councilor Syrett supported sending a clear message that the City doesn't want these regulations decided on the state level; the State could support the City in reaching the same goals in a different manner. • Councilor Semple share her personal experience with living in a home that was converted to a fourplex and expressed concern that such changes would happen throughout Eugene. Would like the City to oppose the bill. • Councilor Zelenka said he would like to focus on tactics; opposition from the council is clear. MOTION: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to strongly oppose HE 2001 and have staff work to kill the bill or to substantially amend. • Councilor Zelenka explained that his motion is aimed at giving staff strategic direction. • Councilor Clark offered a friendly amendment to "oppose unless it applies to cities over 300,000 residents." He then made a motion to substitute. MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to oppose unless amended to apply to cities over 300,000 people. • Councilor Taylor did not like the idea of supporting a bill that would apply to Portland if Eugene disagreed with it. • Councilor Syrett said she would like the City to oppose the bill in any form and believed there are ways to influence the outcome even if it passes. • Councilor Pryor said he could support the substitute motion. MINUTES - Eugene City Council March 6, 2019 Page 2 Work Session