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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />July 8, 2013 <br />5:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, <br />Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg Evans <br />Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, convened the July 8, 2013, City Council work session. <br />A. COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />Councilors provided brief updates about the events and activities taking place in various <br />boards, commissions and committees. <br />• Lane Council of Governments adopted its budget; things are going well. <br />• Human Rights Commission is considering code language to protect transgendered <br />individuals. <br />• Kudos to the Eugene Track Club for sponsoring the Butte to Butte run. <br />• Peace Health downtown will be moving the Johnson Unit. <br />• Sustainability Commission is planning its work plan retreat; carbon pricing bill <br />and internal climate planning efforts underway. <br />B. WORK SESSION and ACTION: <br />An Ordinance Concerning the Eugene Water & Electric Board Downtown <br />Riverfront Property (City Files MA 12 -1, RA 12 -1, CA 12 -4, Z 12 -6 and WG 12 -4) <br />Senior Planner Gabe Flock reviewed the EWEB Master Plan and its elements, including <br />the policies, code amendments, form -based code components, zone change needs and <br />Willamette Greenway Permit for all development on that site. <br />Council Discussion: <br />• City's investment in bringing project to fruition should be considered. <br />• Incentives for developer should be identified. <br />• The possible effects of eliminating the Riverfront Urban Renewal District should be <br />examined. <br />• There are concerns about form -based code being too prescriptive. <br />• The Willamette Greenway and riverfront should remain in public hands. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council July 8, 2013 Page 1 <br />Work Session <br />