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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MInutes - 03/10/2014 Work Session & MeetingMINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8` Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 March 10, 2014 5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor Betty Taylor and Greg Evans present via conference phone for first two items only. Councilors Absent: Claire Syrett Mayor Piercy opened the March 10, 2014, City Council work session. A. ACTION: Motion on May 20, 2014 Voters' Pamphlet MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to waive the requirement for the City to produce a voters' pamphlet for the May 20, 2014, primary election. PASSED 7:0. B. ACTION: Motion to Approve Additional Rest Stop MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded Councilor Brown, moved to approve a rest stop under the City's rest -stop ordinance at the approximate location of the existing car camp on City - owned land near Autzen Stadium. The rest stop shall be limited to no more than 15 individuals in addition to those currently at the car camp. First preference for the 15 spots shall be people who are now sleeping at the Broadway /Hilyard site who have physical disabilities or a mental illness. The rest stop operating agreements will include provisions to limit disruption to surrounding facilities and events. PASSED 4:3, Councilors Poling, Clark, and Taylor opposed. MOTION: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to postpone the effective closing date of Whoville to June 1, 2014. SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Evans, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to substitute that April 15 is the absolute date when Whoville must be shut down. PASSED 5:2, Councilors Brown and Taylor opposed. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: PASSED 5:2, Councilors Brown and Taylor opposed. Councilors Taylor and Evans left the meeting MINUTES — Eugene City Council March 10, 2014 Page 1 Work Session and Meeting C. WORK SESSION: Climate Recovery Climate and Energy Analyst Matt McRae gave a PowerPoint presentation on local and regional climate recovery efforts. Councilor Zelenka presented the following motion for council consideration at an upcoming work session: "I move that the City Manager schedule a public hearing for an ordinance codifying our unanimously adopted climate goals that city operations become climate neutral by 2020, and for reducing community -wide fossil fuel use by 50% by 2030. To ensure we meet these goals, staff shall prepare an Update Report every two years and a Comprehensive Report every 5 years beginning January 1, 2015. By June 30, 2014, staff shall conduct a numerical assessment of whether we are on a path to meet our goals. If we are not, by December 31, 2014 staff shall conduct a gap analysis of what programs and policies in our Internal Climate Action Plan (ICAP) and Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP) did not occur. In addition, staff shall present to Council options, with a cost - benefit analysis, for meeting the climate neutrality goal by 2020, and ensuring we are on track to meet our fossil fuel goal by 2030. Staff shall also present to the Council for its consideration, and potential adoption, a city -wide science based goal of GHG emission reductions by 2020, 2025 and 2030 for inclusion in this ordinance. The reductions shall be sufficient to put the city -wide GHG emissions reduction rate on a path consistent with achieving 350 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 in the atmosphere by 2100." D. WORK SESSION: Scenario Planning Update Planning Director Carolyn Burke and Project Manager Kristin Hull gave a PowerPoint update on the multijurisdictional work to fulfill the requirements of the Central Lane Scenario Planning Project to develop scenarios that show a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The work session adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,6 W J Beth Forrest City Recorder MINUTES — Eugene City Council March 10, 2014 Page 2 Work Session and Meeting MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8` Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 March 10, 2014 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor Councilors Absent: Claire Syrett, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans Mayor Piercy opened the March 10, 2014, City Council work session. 1. PUBLIC FORUM 1. George McGuinness, presented a counterproposal for the redesign of South Willamette Street. 2. Julia Olson, thanked the council for its work on climate recovery. 3. Rebecca Flynn, urged the council to protect the children's future with climate recovery laws. 4. Hailey Flynn, asked the council to take real action on climate change. 5. Mark Robinowitz, suggested that new laws address deforestation, not adding additional capacity. 6. Elizabeth Brown, urged the council to demonstrate its commitment to climate goals. 7. Kit Trangtrongjita, expressed gratitude for the City's help with his development plans. 8. Gordon Levitt, supported climate recovery code changes. 9. Nate Bellinger, discussed the impact of climate change on food and agricultural industries. 10. Jennifer Frenzer - Knowlton, asked council to consider allowing more people at rest stops. 11. Alley Valkyrie, supported the homeless and urged greater compassion. 12. Eliza Kashinsky, said that South Willamette is currently unsafe and unsightly. 13. Mark Hubbell, acknowledged the sensitivity of the efforts related to Whoville. 14. Evangelina Sundgrenz, expressed support for the proposed sick leave ordinance. 15. Anne Haugaard, supported a climate recovery ordinance. 16. Jeffrey Luers, introduced the "Green Alley Project." 17. Madeline Smith, said more information is needed on climate change 18. Mandy Shold, reported on "Rally for the Alley" initiative. 19. Jesse Rishel, testified about unsolved murders, threats and the involvement of Free Masons. 20. Barbara Prentice, supported the Whoville residents and said that addiction is not a choice. 21. Sue Sierralupe, supported efforts to provide healthcare for all residents. 22. Aurora Richardson, praised Whoville as a great example of community and caring. 23. Art Bowman, supported Whoville and asked council to do the same. 24. Ken Neubeck, asked council to ensure that rest stops were near social and health services. 25. Marina Hayek, said bicycle lanes are critical for future viability of City transportation system. 26. Amelie Rousseau, announced the opening of a downtown medical marijuana dispensary. 27. Michael Carrigan, supported efforts to keep the Whoville population together at fourth rest stop. 28. Jean Stacey, said that limiting rest stop participants to 15 will guarantee its failure. 29. Phil Carrasco, supported the proposed sick leave ordinance. 30. Joella Ewing, requested an extension of the deadline for closing Whoville. 31. Ambrose Holtham Keathley, asked that the Whoville residents be allowed to stay together. 32. Scotty Perey, said the environment and people should be considered when protecting livability. 33. Wayne Martin, reported on local efforts to support the area's homeless population. MINUTES - Eugene City Council March 10, 2014 Page 3 Work Session and Meeting 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Approval of Annexation Resolution for Nordic Homes (A 14 -1) D. Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the City of Eugene's Support for Passenger Rail Service to the Community MOTION: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Zelenka pulled Item 2D for clarification. VOTE ON MOTION: PASSED 5:0. VOTE ON ITEM 2D: PASSED 5:0. 3. ACTION: An Ordinance Providing for Withdrawal of Annexed Properties from the River Road Park & Recreation District, the River Road Water District, the Santa Clara Fire District, the Santa Clara Water District, Lane Rural Fire Protection District, and the Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to adopt Council Bill 5108, withdrawing territories from the River Road Park & Recreation District, the River Road Water District, the Santa Clara Fire District, the Santa Clara Water District, Lane Rural Fire Protection District, and the Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District. PASSED 5 :0. 4. ACTION: Ordinance Concerning University Area Protection Measures MOTION: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to adopt Council Bill 5110, an ordinance concerning University area protection measures as provided in Attachment A, with the specific modification contained in Attachment B. MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved the following: Code section 9.2751(16)(c) is replaced in its entirety with the following text: (c) Building Height/Interior Sloped Setback. 1. The interior yard setbacks shall be at least 5 feet from the interior lot lines. In addition, at a point that is 8 feet above finished grade, the setbacks shall slope at the rate of 10 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally (approximately 40 degrees from horizontal) away from the lot lines until a point not to exceed a maximum building height of 18 feet. 2. The allowances for setback intrusions provided at EC 9.6745(3) do not apply within the setback described in subsection Iabove, except that eaves, chimneys and gables are allowed to project into this setback no more than 2 feet. PASSED 5:0. MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved the following: MINUTES — Eugene City Council March 10, 2014 Page 4 Work Session and Meeting Code section 9.2751(17)(i) is amended with the following corrections: 1. In subsection 1, replace "approximately 40 degrees from vertical" with approximately 40 degrees from "horizontal "; and 2. In subsection 2, replace "described in a. above" with "described in 1. above" PASSED 5:0. MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved the following: Code section 9.2751(18)(e)1 is replaced in its entirety with the following text: 1. The interior yard setbacks shall be at least 5 feet from all lot lines (including the alley frontage). In addition, at a point that is 8 feet above finished grade, the setbacks from all lot lines, except the alley frontage, shall slope at the rate of 10 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally (approximately 40 degrees from horizontal) away from the lot line until a point not to exceed a maximum building height of 18 feet. PASSED 5:0 MOTION TO AMEND: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to amend the title of the ordinance to remove the phrase "and providing an effective date" and to delete Section 19 of the ordinance in its entirety. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to postpone action until the first item on the Wednesday, March 12, work session. PASSED 5:0. 5. ACTION: Surplus Property (901 Franklin Boulevard) MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to approve the disposition of a portion of the City -owned property at 901 Franklin Boulevard generally consistent with Attachments B and C. PASSED 5:0. 6. LEGISLATIVE UDPATE Intergovernmental Relations Manager Lisa Gardner provided an update on the actions of the 2014 Oregon Legislature. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,6 t� JWLA Beth Forrest City Recorder MINUTES — Eugene City Council March 10, 2014 Page 5 Work Session and Meeting