Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Mayor Piercy noted the several innovative bicycle facility improvements that had occurred close to campus and were being enjoyed by many residents, who liked being in bicycle lanes that did not compete with vehicles. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 6:0. 4. ACTION: An Ordinance to Redesignate and Rezone “The Rexius Site” by Amending the Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram and Amending the Eugene Zoning Map (City Files MA 11-2 and Z 11-4) City Manager Ruiz introduced the item, a proposal to redesignate and rezone 27.9 acres of the 48-acre Rexius site from Light-Medium Industrial to a combination of Low-Density Residential, Medium-Density Residential, and Commercial. He reported that the Eugene Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval of the proposal. Findings of consistency with applicable City plans and policies were found in Exhibit C of the Agenda Item Summary included in the council meeting packet. Planner Steve Ochs was present to answer questions. Mr. Brown expressed support for the ordinance as he believed the site would be put to a better use. Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to adopt Council Bill 5065, an ordinance to redesignate and rezone “The Rexius Site” by amending the Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram and amending the Eugene Zoning Map (City Files MA 11-2 and Z 11-4). Responding to a question from Councilor Zelenka about potential conflicts between industrial and residential uses on the property, Mr. Ochs anticipated the residential development would have a \PD overlay so it would have to demonstrate compatibility with the industrial site. Any proposal would go through the planned unit development application process with a decision made by the hearings official to determine compatibility. Twenty-foot setbacks and screening would be required. Mr. Pryor was pleased to see the proposal because it was consistent with other work the council had done th regarding redevelopment along West 11 Avenue. It would lead to a mix of uses. He hoped it was just the beginning of the gradual transformation of the entire area. Councilor Farr believed the envisioned development would be a more appropriate use for the site. Councilor Zelenka agreed with Councilor Farr and Councilor Pryor. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 6:0. 5. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Permitted Overnight Sleeping and Amending Section 4.816 of the Eugene Code, 1971 City Manager Ruiz recalled that in December 2012 the council adopted a temporary amendment to Eugene Code Section 4.816 that allowed tents to be redefined as vehicles for the purpose of car camping. He recommended the ordinance be extended to the end of the calendar year and said staff would use that MINUTES—Eugene City Council March 12, 2012 Page 4 Regular Meeting