HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes - 02/24/2014 Work Session & MeetingMINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
February 24, 2014
5:30.p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire
Syrett, Greg Evans, Alan Zelenka (via conference phone)
Mayor Piercy opened the February 24, 2014, City Council work session. A
A. WORK SESSION: Sick Leave Ordinance
Interim Division Manager, Mia Cariaga introduced the item and provided background
information, including current and proposed legislation at the state and local levels. After some
discussion, the council requested another work session and /or forum that might include
members of the business community, employees, health professionals and the Chamber of
Commerce.
B. WORK SESSION: Update from Police Auditor
Police Auditor Mark Gissiner presented a report detailing the number and types of complaints his
office received over the past few months. He noted that EPD is gathering more demographic info
to determine if profiling is taking place and that a community request to hire a bi- lingual and bi-
cultural intake staff person is being considered.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY
MANAGER
Mayor Piercy and City Councilors reported on the following:
• Housing Policy Board is working on regional priorities for low- income housing.
• LCOG is looking at its fee structure and by -laws.
• Human Rights Commission held a homelessness discussion.
Human Services Commission discussed the Poverty and Homeless Commission structure.
Municipal Court is seeking input on a Community Court process via a survey on City's
website.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
,8W J
Beth Forrest
City Recorder
MINUTES — Eugene City Council February 24, 2014 Page 1
Work Session
MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 1 h Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
February 24, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire
Syrett, Greg Evans
Councilors Absent: Alan Zelenka
Mayor Piercy opened the February 24, 2014, City Council meeting.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
1. Gordon Levitt, supported the Climate Recovery Ordinance presented by Our Children's Trust.
2. Meg Ward, supported the proposed Climate Recovery Ordinance.
3. Julia Olson, supported the Climate Recovery Ordinance and environmental protection.
4. Deb Frisch, said she is unhappy about the City's purchase of Civic Stadium.
5. Sue Sierralupe, provided an update from Occupy Medical, noting a shortage of doctors.
6. Jerry Smith, urged more shelter and more mental health care for homeless people.
7. Michael Carrigan, thanked the City for its work on Whoville and relocation attempts.
8. Azra Khalidi, requested three traffic lights: one downtown and two in South Eugene.
9. Bob Brown, said the City should support both wet and dry rest stop options.
10. Brenda Brainard, said illegal fireworks are dangerous; supported enforcement and outreach.
11. Kelsey Moore, said she wants a safe Willamette Street with options for all modes and ages.
12. Mark Robinowitz, said climate and environmental issues need attention.
13. David Nelkin, submitted Willamette Street crash statistics; supported current design. 14.
Katherine Lavine, said Willamette Street needs to be safer for all modes.
15. Carol Seaton, supported emergency access to all apartments /houses for 1st responders.
16. Jean Stacey, said homeless shelters are lacking, Eugene is worst of U.S. cities its size.
17. Marina Hajek, advocated for Willamette Street option #3 with bike lanes.
18. Lisa Arkin, advocated for pesticide -free parks for healthier mothers and children.
19. Carla Hervelt, urged the council to approve the resolution for pesticide -free parks.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to adopt the
Consent Calendar. PASSED 7:0.
3. ACTION: An Ordinance Extending the Sunset Date of the Permitted Overnight Sleeping
( "Rest Stop ") Pilot Program Adopted by Ordinance No. 20517
Council discussion included:
1. Identify options and alternatives to rest stops prior to October 1 sunset date.
2. Identify benchmarks City will use to evaluate efficacy of the program, including public
health and public safety.
MINUTES — Eugene City Council February 24, 2014 Page 2
Work Session
3. Clarify the number of people using the rest stops.
4. Clarify Council goals regarding homelessness and shelters as starting point for future
improvements.
S. Partner with the County and Human Services Commission to address the array of
homelessness issues, including mental health, addiction, loss of income and medical
needs.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to adopt
Council Bill 5109 extending the sunset date of Ordinance No. 20517 to October 1, 2014.
PASSED 7:0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Q �
Beth Forrest
City Recorder
MINUTES — Eugene City Council February 24, 2014 Page 3
Work Session