9.9.2019 City Council Work Session Minutes

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MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8h Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 September 9, 2019 5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett Councilor Taylor opened the September 9, 2019, Work Session of the Eugene City Council in Mayor Vinis'absence. 1. Committee Reports and Items of Interest MOTION: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to direct the City Manager to not begin a process for complying with HB 001 and, instead, work to obtain a legislative repeal of HB 2001 during the 2020 legislative session. Council Discussion Councilor Taylor - stated her objections to House Bill 2001, noting that it pre-empts local control. Councilor Clark - supported Councilor Taylor's motion; expressed disapproval for HB 2001 related to housing affordability and housing costs. Councilor Evans - recounted historical conversation about the bill and supported compliance with the law while working towards revision or repeal; discussed the timeframe for compliance with the bill's requirements; voiced support for motion in principle but practical opposition to the motion because of law passed. Councilor Pryor - discussed reasons why Council doesn't support HB 2001; expressed concern about not beginning a plan for complying with the law; opposed the intended motion and encouraged compliance, followed by work to repeal or revise the law. Councilor Syrett- said she would not support the motion because the City has an obligation to comply with a duly processed law; discussed previous work with the City lobbyist and efforts opposing bill; expressed concern that the motion could cause uncertainty in development efforts. Councilor Semple - expressed disapproval of motion despite opposition to law; asked how much time it would take to be compliant with the law and how much time would it take to repeal the law; inquired about the consequences if the City has no plan in place for compliance while waiting for repeal; expressed desire to fight the bill but hesitancy as it has already passed; supported moving forward with compliance while working toward revision or repeal. Councilor Zelenka arrived at 5:50 p.m. Councilor Taylor - clarified the timing implications of the motion, noting that HB2001 passed by only one vote. Councilor Clark- inquired about potential model ordinance from Governor, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCR) considerations and litigation concerns; expressed support for intended motion because of how this bill will be dealt with in the courts; voiced support for effort to fight the bill due to its negative impact on Eugene citizens. MINUTES — Eugene City Council September 9, 2019 Page 1 Work Session