CC Minutes - 05/29/07 City Council Meeting

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Councilor Bettman commented that it would be a tough choice. Councilor Ortiz averred that Ms. Young would be a good choice, given her history with the Human Rights Commission. Roll call vote; the motion to amend passed, 5:3; councilors Taylor, Ortiz, and Zelenka vot- ing in opposition. Roll call vote; the main motion passed, as amended, 7:1; Councilor Ortiz voting in opposi- tion. 3. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealer’s Business Licenses; Repealing Section 3 of Ordinance 20337; and Amending Section 3.467 of the Eugene Code, 1971 Councilor Ortiz, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved that the City Council adopt Council Bill 4941, an ordinance concerning motor vehicle fuel dealer’s business licenses. City Manager Dennis Taylor stated that the item was one of the components of the transportation system funding package. He recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to amend 3.467(b) of the proposed ordinance to read: “Pay a license tax computed on the basis of $0.07 (seven cents)…” Councilor Clark felt it was important that the citizens of Eugene see that the City Council genuinely recognized that solving the transportation facility problem was a priority. He believed that moving some General Fund moneys toward this solution as the council moved into its priority-setting session would create a more viable option that would attain more broad public support. He expressed concern that the council action might otherwise jeopardize the solution. He urged his colleagues to support the amendment. Councilor Poling indicated his support for the amendment in the event that the main motion passed. He reiterated his opposition to the main motion. Councilor Bettman believed there was majority support on the council to address the transportation issues. She wanted to find an equitable and sustainable way to do so. She felt a carbon tax was the most sustain- able approach to this funding. She indicated she would oppose the amendment. In response to a question from Councilor Bettman, Executive Director of the Public Works Department Kurt Corey stated that the original ordinance was unchanged with the exception of two specific areas. He assured her that it explicitly excluded the expenditure of funds on new capacity. Councilor Zelenka stated that the transportation funding proposal was a package put together with a lot of thought. He opposed the amendment. He added his feeling that the tax was the most appropriate funding mechanism as it was most closely akin to a “carbon tax.” MINUTES—Eugene City Council May 29, 2007 Page 3 Regular Meeting