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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
January 14, 2019
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Meeting of January 14, 2019;
Her Honor Mayor Lucy Vinis Presiding
Councilors Betty Taylor, President Emily Semple, Vice President Greg Evans Chris Pryor Mike Clark Claire Syrett Jennifer Yeh Alan Zelenka
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
1. ACTION: Election of City Council Officers for 2019
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
C. Adoption of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene
(Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12 Tax Lot 200 — located at 435 Lindley
Lane) (City File: Sebring; A 18-9)
4. ACTION: Approval of Resources for Housing Affordable to Low-Income
Persons
January 14, 2019, Meeting
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January 14, 2019, Meeting – Item 1
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Action: Election of City Council Officers for 2019
Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Beth Forrest
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882
ISSUE STATEMENT This item is to elect the 2019 City Council President and Vice President.
BACKGROUND Each year the City Council elects a new president and vice president. The City Charter and City Code specify the office of Council President; the City Code outlines the process of selecting the President and Vice President. Section 13 of the Charter states: “Council - President. (1) Each year, at the first regular meeting of the council, or as soon as practicable, the council shall choose by ballot one of its members to serve as council president. (2) The council president shall preside at council meetings when the mayor is absent. (3) The council president shall function as mayor, with the powers and subject to the limitations of the office of mayor when the mayor: (a) is absent from the city on leave granted by the council; (b) has been absent from the city for 30 days or more; or (c) has been physically unable to function as mayor for 30 days or more.” Further, the Section 2.009 of the City Code states: (1) The council president shall be elected for a one-year term. That person who has served the longest on the council and has not previously acted as council president shall normally be entitled to election as the president. A councilor may be re-elected as president of the council only after the expiration of one year from the date the councilor last served as such president unless two-thirds of the total membership of the council votes otherwise. A councilor will not be eligible to be elected president who has not served as a councilor for at least two years. (2) The vice-president of the council shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as the president of the council. A vice-president may be nominated and elected as president.
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(3) The candidates for president and vice-president of the council shall be nominated and elected by a majority vote at the first regular meeting of the council in each calendar year.”
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager has no recommendation on this item.
SUGGESTED MOTION Move to elect Betty Taylor as President of the City Council for 2019. Move to elect Emily Semple as Vice President of the City Council for 2019.
ATTACHMENTS None.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.us
January 14, 2019, Meeting – Item 2
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Public Forum Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 2 Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Beth Forrest
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882
ISSUE STATEMENT This segment allows citizens the opportunity to express opinions and provide information to the council. Testimony presented during the Public Forum should be on City-related issues and should not address items which have already been heard by a Hearings Official or are on the present agenda as a public hearing item.
SUGGESTED MOTION No action is required; this is an informational item only.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov
January 14, 2019, Meeting – Item 3A
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of City Council Minutes Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3A Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Beth Forrest
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882
ISSUE STATEMENT This is a routine item to approve City Council minutes.
SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the minutes for the November 28, December 10 and December 12, 2018, work sessions as well as the December 10, 2018, meeting.
ATTACHMENTS A. November 28, 2018, Work Session B. December 10, 2018, Work Session C. December 10, 2018, Meeting D. December 12, 2018, Work Session
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov
MINUTES – Eugene City Council November 28, 2018 Page 1
Work Session
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 28, 2018
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Claire Syrett, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark. Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the November 28, 2018, Work Session of the Eugene City Council. Assistant City Manager Kristie Hammitt provided an update on the temporary shelter located at Hwy 99 and outlined a proposal to re-designate the camp as a dusk-to-dawn or rest stop site. Council Discussion
•Council is not prepared to take immediate action; more specifics on the Dusk-to-Dawnrequirements and status of the downtown day center needed.
•Concern expressed about where the current camp users will go during the day if camp istransitioned to a dusk-to-dawn facility.
•Any proposals for change should include plans to establish a downtown day center.
•Councilors are hearing competing concerns from downtown businesses and homeless advocates.
•More information requested about best practices around day centers. Communities that areproactive in creating shelter opportunities have seen very positive results.
•A built structure is needed as the weather worsens; there is still significant support forusing City Hall lot or other empty buildings downtown.
•Important to ensure that there are no unintended consequences from delaying the decisionto re-designate the site.
•Request made that staff return to council as soon as possible with options that ensure anyfacility is safe, secure, and well-maintained; demonstrate that the site contributes positivelyto efforts to address the issue of homelessness.
•Plans to change the structure of the site from a camp to a dusk-to-dawn facility feels likebait-and-switch for those who agreed to move to Hwy. 99 from the Butterfly Lot.
•A downtown shelter is critically needed; work with business community to make it happen.
•Questions asked about whether re-designation will result in a change in legal liability forthe site.
1.WORK SESSION: Eugene Recycling ProgramSolid Waste Analyst Michael Wisth gave a presentation on the status of the City’s recyclingprogram as it has been affected by changes in the global recycling environment.Council Discussion
•Questions asked about the impacts of dumping plastics on the local landfill capacity, thecriteria Oregon uses for accepting recycled materials, and what other cities in Oregon aredoing to mitigate the impacts of this issue.
•Haulers should do more to educate the public about options for recycling.
•Disposal of food products critical to City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
ATTACHMENT A
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•Segregating plastics from other materials will allow Eugene to reframe the dumping ofplastics to “storage of plastics for future use.”
•Since the City often subsidizes what it wants to occur, it should consider an incentive forrecycling plastics.
•Eugene is the perfect place to innovate ways to turn waste products into something useful;incentivize the development of think tanks and entrepreneurial efforts.
•Increased focus on reducing and reusing will positively impact the amount of materials to recycle.
•Explore ways to keep local food resources in the area, rather than relying on outside suppliers.
•The issue has great economic development potential, benefitting jobs, the economy and thecommunity’s climate goals; explore incentives and collaborate with other southern Oregoncommunities.
•Request made to develop a proposal for incentivizing innovations in recycling and schedule afollow-up work session.
2.WORK SESSION: Nuisance CodesCode Compliance Manager Rachelle Nicholas and Building Official Mark Whitmill gave anoverview of the proposed code amendment language that would address the impacts toneighborhoods caused by abandoned and derelict properties as well as nuisance odors related tothe growing and processing of marijuana, especially in residential neighborhoods.Council Discussion
•Proposal is a good start to a multi-step process; support proposed code changes.
•Language is too broad and subjective; more specific and measurable criteria needed.
•The offensive odor issue will only get worse as the community densifies.
•Questions asked about the issue of dry grass as a fire hazard, the means for detectinghoarding situations, and possible ways to address vacant buildings.
•Livability issues are of greatest concern; include both occupied and unoccupied buildings incode provisions.
•Information requested about what parameters the City will use to judge marijuana odors.
•Proposed code language around odors does include some measurables; could bestrengthened to be more objective.
•Dry grass is a public safety issue that should be covered by other code sections.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to extend the meeting by 10 minutes. PASSED 8:0.
•It is unfair to place expectations on buildings and not on natural resources when the samenuisance or health conditions exist at both.
•Options that push the envelope will help frame the community discussion.
•Questions asked about the timeline for receivership process, the number of staff currentlydoing nuisance abatement, and invasive species control.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor move to direct the City Manager to schedule a public hearing on the draft code amendments set forth in Attachment A. PASSED 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council November 28, 2018 Page 3
Work Session
Beth Forrest City Recorder
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council December 10, 2018 Page 1
Work Session
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
December 10, 2018
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor, Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the December 10, 2018, Work Session of the Eugene City Council.
1.Committee Reports and Items of Interest
•Concern expressed about how little time councilors have to review agenda materials.
•The need for a downtown day center is more critical than ever; if the City Hall site is nolonger an option, an effort should be made to identify an alternative.
•Lane Regional Air Protection Agenda is a good forum for those concerned about woodsmoke and automobile emissions to express their opinion.
•Topics raised by constituents include natural gas, automobile inspections, and categorizingthe homeless population to determine how many are homeless by choice.
•Providing council agenda materials earlier would allow the public and the council to betterunderstand the issues and surface questions/suggestions on what action should be taken.
•December 10 is the 70th anniversary of International Human Rights Day; a celebratory eventwas held at Churchill High School.
•Support discussing ways with which to make work sessions more effective, including a lookat the timeline for council agenda materials.
2.WORK SESSION: Housing Tools and StrategiesPlanning and Development Director Denny Braud, Policy Analyst Jason Dedrick, EconomicDevelopment Planner Anne Fifield, and Consultant Carrie Bennett presented a PowerPointoutlining the Housing Tools and Strategies project, including key takeaways, process and nextsteps.Council Discussion
•Important to acknowledge that there were many skeptics at the beginning of this projectand the focus of the working group evolved as issues were surfaced and discussed.
•Challenging to bring very diverse perspectives to the table and negotiate a shared set ofrecommendations.
•The direction given in the original motion establishing the project timeline has not beencompletely fulfilled; the report before council is a first step.
•Important to have adequate technical and economic analyses to anticipate what will andwill not work; preliminary recommendations reflect only what is politically andeconomically feasible.
•Questions asked about whether a budgetary resource for funding to cover the cost of theproposed City pick-up of the Construction Excise Tax had been identified.
•Disappointed that the recommendation didn’t show how different combinations ofstrategies might interact with each other and could help council move towards its housinggoals; the suggested motions should be council-generated, based on their collectivesynthesis of the committee’s research and discussion.
ATTACHMENT B
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•The composition of the Housing Tools and Strategies working group was admittedly lackingin representation by the rental community.
•Concern expressed that there was no minority report provided.
•Clarification requested about whether the working group was addressing issues associatedwith affordable housing or subsidized housing.
•Goal of work is to identify what the City can do to increase the supply of affordable housing;criterion used to assess each strategy should be how much it moves the dial to achieve thisgoal.
•Further analysis requested that would add metrics to show the effects of each strategy.
•Expectation by work group participants that any differences of opinion would be reflectedin report and that those opposing a recommendation would receive follow-up from staff.
•Unclear in report which items were being tacitly approved by council and which itemswould require more discussion.
•Important to have a review after two years of whether the CET funds and other implementedstrategies are achieving the goals they are intended to address.
•Validity of study questioned, based on the composition of the work group members and theinadequate timeline.
•Council not ready to act on recommendations; more analysis needed to develop betterstrategies.
•Suggestion made to more clearly outline those strategies that are administrative in natureand require no more analysis.The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Beth Forrest City Recorder Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here
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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting December 10, 2018 Page 1
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
December 10, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror, Mayor Vinis opened the December 10, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council.
1.PUBLIC FORUM1.Danadia Greene – urged council to act in support of homeless, especially women with children.2.Larry Bowser – shared concern about incidents occurring at the Camp 99 homeless site.3.Dave Cooley – shared concern about incidents occurring at the Camp 99 homeless site.4.Serena Orsinger – spoke in support of increased prioritization of Climate Action Plan.5.Lee DeVeau – objected to business’ objection to the use of City property as a homeless shelter. .6.Todd Boyle – spoke about the urgent need to provide low-income housing.7.Pam Garrison – spoke about the urgent need for homeless shelter and protection.8.Sue Barnhart – said the housing crisis and global warming are the two most important issues.9.Michael Carrigan – encouraged council to resist the NIMBY reaction to housing and climate goals.10.Louie Vidmar – supported safe places for people to be, especially in winter weather.11.Pamela Krause – spoke of personal experience with homelessness and safety at Camp 99.12.Mel Hite – urged council to develop different types of housing and shelters; draw on expertise.13.Jerry Smith – supported increasing resources for the homeless.14.Raging Grannies – sang a song about the urgency of addressing climate change.15.Linda Heyl – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction.16.Carol Scherer – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction. .17.Jim Neu – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction; 350 Eugene’s suggestions.18.Betzi Hitz – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction.19.Mitchell McDonald – supported allowing those in homeless camps to stay throughout the day.20.John Thielking – supported efforts to increase focus and resources on homelessness.21.Ralph McDonald – asked council to support sustainability efforts and ideas.22.Donna Riddle – supported an increased focus on winter strategies to help the homeless.23.Benjamin Brubaker – supported resources to help homeless shelter efforts.24.Rob Grey – highlighted issues faced as a result of homeless camp at Highway 99.25.David Piccioni – spoke about homeless issues and asked for an end to criminalization.26.John Abbe – spoke on behalf of “the shed” in support of homeless shelters.27.Eloise Mueller – supported environmental justice efforts; course correction on CAP.28.Timothy Morris – action on housing should be highest priority; shelter is primary human need.29.Stephen Carson – supported peer management of the Highway 99 homeless camp.30.David Strahan – implored audience to unify and demand change in City’s homeless policies.31.Kris McAlister – appreciated efforts to address winter shelter crisis; success requires everyone.32.Robin Bloomgarden – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction.33.Wayne Martin – asked council for an apology for breaking its promise on a homeless shelter.34.D. Hagner – spoke against efforts to stop the proliferation of natural gas.35.Laurie Hauber – reminded council that one-size-fits-all shelter won’t solve any problems.36.Michael Gannon – related experience with motorists who harass pedestrians and bikers.37.E. Running Deer – asked for opportunity to prove self-governance works at Camp 99.
ATTACHMENT C
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38.Richard Self – supported creating a downtown day center; allowing people to sleep.39.Justin Thompson – supported extending Camp 99 and making it an all-day facility.40.Aimee Barrera – supported extending Camp 99 and making it an all-day facility.41.Eric Jackson – asked for support in continuing Camp 99 under self-management model.42.Anthony Theil – spoke about the reality of homelessness and supported the Camp 99 site.43.Majeska Seese-Green – asked whether Housing Tools and Strategies work included shelters.44.Max Jackson – disappointed with conversation about changing the structure of Camp 99.45.Jerry Glass – said services are needed at Camp 99 site to help residents move out of homelessness.46.Zondie Zinke – supported efforts to establish Camp 99 as a self-managed site.47.Stefan Strek – expressed appreciation for public process.48.Brandon Greene – supported use of public property for homeless shelter and services.Council Discussion
•Climate Recover Ordinance is important in establishing goals and giving direction to staff;progress is being made.
•Pressure must be placed on federal administration to take action to stem the crisis.
•Homeless situation is desperate; a fresh look at potential solutions is needed.
•Expansion of car camping program is viable strategy for helping homeless.
2.CONSENT CALENDARA. Approval of City Council Minutes•November 14, 2018, Work Session Minutes•November 19, 2018, Work Session Minutes•November 26, 2018, Work Session Minutes•November 26, 2018, Meeting MinutesB. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for 11th and Lincoln D. Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of City of Eugene, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 Item C was pulled for further discussion.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved toapprove the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0. Council Discussion
•Appreciation expressed for the project and to developer of the property for reaching out to thecouncilors.
VOTE ON ITEM 3 (Move to adopt the resolution approving a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for the property located at the northwest corner of 11th Avenue and Lincoln Street). PASSED 8:0
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Eugene
Urban Renewal Agency.
3. ACTION: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial Report of the Urban
Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to adopt the resolution acknowledging receipt of the Annual Financial Report for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.
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4.PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: A Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making
Appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2018, and Ending June 30, 2019City Manager Ruiz introduced the item and explained the purpose of the Supplemental Budget.1.John Barofsky – called the council’s attention to the increase in funding for PDD staff.Council Discussion
•There was not enough time to review the agenda materials before the council is asked to takeaction.
•Questions asked about the rationale behind the increase in funding for PDD staff and why, ingeneral, those costs continue to go up.
•Questions asked about whether funds between urban renewal districts are transferrable.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to adopt the resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019. PASSED 8:0.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened a meeting of
the Eugene City Council.
5.PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: A Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making
Appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 and
Ending June 30, 2019City Manager Ruiz introduced the item and explained the purpose of the Supplemental Budget.1.John Barofsky – said the proposed Supplemental Budget is very large and needs scrutiny.2.Majeska Seese-Green – supported the inclusion of homeless services in the proposed budget.3.Michael Gannon – objected to size of budget request with little opportunity for review.Council Discussion
•Clarification requested about the late change made to the agenda materials.
•Questions asked about the inclusion of funds for homeless services.
•Disappointment expressed about the timeline for council approval; more time for review needed.
•Questions asked about the proposal to provide for parking at the former City Hall lot, funds for 2021activities, the funds for Sister Cities, and reappropriated funds for the University Neighborhood Plan.
•Questions asked about the SB process in general; suggested earlier communication about proposals.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to adopt a resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. PASSED 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Beth Forrest City Recorder Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
January 14, 2019, Meeting - Item 3A
MINUTES – Eugene City Council December 12, 2018 Page 1
Work Session
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
December 12, 2018
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Claire Syrett (via phone), Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark. Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the December 12, 2018, Work Session of the Eugene City Council.
1.WORK SESSION: 525 Highway 99 Dusk to Dawn and/or Rest Stop Site DesignationAssistant City Manager Kristie Hammitt and City Manager’s Office Division Manager BeckyDeWitt provided an update on the temporary shelter located at Hwy 99 and outlined a proposalto re-designate the camp as a dusk-to-dawn or rest stop site.Council Discussion
•Concerns expressed about who will manage the proposed site(s), who will help triageresidents of the current site for transition, and whether there are plans to enforce any illegal camping that results from those who oppose or are banned from St. Vincent DePaul facilities.
•The dusk-to-dawn model will not address everyone’s needs. While the proposedchangeover should provide better oversight, consideration should be given to installing an on-site manager at the current camp.
•The establishment of homeless camps and shelters along Hwy 99 may impact the availableresources at the Lindholm Center. The City should help to fund some of the additional services needed at that facility.
•Questions asked about where the money for the proposed dusk-to-dawn site is comingfrom, what the anticipated effect on nearby businesses will be, and whether it makes sense to explore the creation of smaller sites to disperse the campers more equitably. It is critical to provide shelter for people with pets.
•The City has an obligation to be more responsive to the homeless crisis, but can’t beexpected to provide ideal spaces that meet every need. Any site must accommodate those who work at night, by providing a place to sleep during the day.
•Clarification requested about how a dusk-to-dawn model was chosen, what work is beingdone to gain State support and resources for the issue, and whether empty jail space could be used for emergency shelter.
•The proposal before council is a temporary winter strategy that provides safe, secureshelter. It is not intended to be a permanent solution. Failure to act on the proposed transition will mean that Lane County will be solely responsible for decisions related to the current camp.
•Important that council and staff not lose sight of the goal to establish a downtown day center.
•Claims that increasing services for the homeless population will draw more homeless to thecommunity are untrue.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to allow the operation of a dusk-to-dawn and/or rest stop at 525 Highway 99. FAILED
1:6, Councilor Syrett in favor.
ATTACHMENT D
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1. WORK SESSION: Housing Tools and Strategies Mayor Vinis explained that the scope of the work session was to review only the proposed administrative housing tools and strategies and said the other strategies would be brought back for council consideration in early 2019. Planning and Development Director Denny Braud was available for questions. Council Discussion
• Lessons learned from this process include the need for more frequent updates about the work group’s progress, including projected goals and results.
• Several of the proposals will have a negative effect on housing. Eugene has two primary problems: the poverty rate and the inability for people to own a home. Goal of council should be to make it less expensive to build homes that are affordable to more people.
• It is important to clarify the percentage of types of housing available. Consider support/assistance for renters.
• The proposed Construction Excise Tax amount is too low; consider increasing. Inclusion of the Multiple Unit Property Tax Exemption in the strategies is questionable.
• Conversation about “housing” should not assume home ownership; shift focus to bring renters back into the process. The proposed process is not targeted enough to be effective in creating more affordable housing.
• Many of the proposed strategies have costs associated with them.
• Appreciate effort to break the proposed strategies into manageable chunks that identify actionable items; the approval process should be deliberate and inclusive.
• Questions asked about how neighborhood participation would be encouraged and facilitated.
• Unsure what problem(s) will be solved by creating a “housing action plans.”
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to direct the City Manager to move forward the 12 administrative items listed on December 11, 2018, proposed action matrix. PASSED 7:0.
• A work session to discuss the Construction Excise Tax will be scheduled early in 2019.
The council returned to an issue associated with the Hwy 99 homeless camp discussion.
• At an earlier meeting, the council approved additional funding to partner with Lane County for transitioning the camp to a dusk-to-dawn facility.
• Staff now needs clarification if any the approved funds will be used for the camp site, to increase capacity at the Lindholm Center, or both.
• If the County contracts with St. Vincent DePaul, several of the current residents of the homeless camp will be excluded. The City must have a back-up plan for dealing with the fact that these excluded individuals will need somewhere to go. MOTION AND VOTE (including friendly amendment): Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000 to support Lindholm Center services. PASSED 6:1, Councilor Zelenka opposed. The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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Work Session
Beth Forrest City Recorder
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
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January 14, 2019, Meeting – Item 3B
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3B Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Beth Forrest
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5882
ISSUE STATEMENT This is a routine item to approve City Council Tentative Working Agenda.
BACKGROUND On July 31, 2000, the City Council held a process session and discussed the Operating Agreements. Section 2, notes in part that “The City Manager shall recommend monthly to the council which items should be placed on the council agenda. This recommendation shall be placed on the consent calendar at the regular City Council meetings (regular meetings are those meetings held on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Council Chamber). If the recommendation contained in the consent calendar is approved, the items shall be brought before the council on a future agenda. If there are concerns about an item, the item may be pulled from the consent calendar at the request of any councilor or the Mayor. A vote shall occur to determine if the item should be included as future council business.” Scheduling of this item is in accordance with the Council Operating Agreements.
RELATED CITY POLICIES There are no policy issues related to this item.
COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may choose to approve, amend or not approve the tentative agenda.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager has no recommendation on this item.
SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the items on the Tentative Working Agenda.
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ATTACHMENTS A. Tentative Working Agenda
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov
Work Session Action Public Hearing Public Forum Consent Calendar
Committee Reports/Items of Interest Ceremonial Matters Pledge of Allegiance
Updated January 10, 2019Meeting Location: Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue, unless otherwise noted
January 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest Construction Excise Tax (Work Session) Library Levy Update
60 mins
30 mins
Denny Braud, PDD
Renee Grube, LRCS 14‐Jan Monday
7:30 pm Election of 2019 Council Officers (Action) Public Forum Resolution Annexing Land Located at 435 Lindley Lane (Sebring A 18‐9) (Consent Calendar) Approval of Funding and Use of City Resources for Housing Affordable to Low‐Income Persons (Action)
Rodney Bohner, PDD
Ellen Meyi‐Galloway, PDD
Expected absences for 1/14: none
16‐Jan Wednesday 12 pm Single Use Plastics Ban (Work Session) Home Energy Score (Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Michael Wisth, PDD
Mark Nystrom, CS
Expected absences for 1/16: Syrett
22‐Jan Tuesday 5:30 pm Joint City Council/Lane County Commission – Homeless Services Systems Analysis Report (Work Session)
90 mins Jason Dedrick, CS
22‐Jan Tuesday 7:30 pm TBD (Public Hearing)
Expected absences for 1/22: none
ATTACHMENT A
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23‐Jan Wednesday 12 pm Clear & Objective Housing Approval Criteria (Work Session) Rest Stops Update (Work Session)
60 mins
30 mins
Jenessa Dragovich, PDD
Jason Dedrick, CS
Expected absences for 1/23: none
28‐Jan Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of Interest Presiding Judge (Work Session) Inclusionary Zoning (Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Keri Beraldo, CS
Stephanie Jennings, PDD 7:30 pm Public Forum
Expected absences for 1/28: none
30‐Jan Wednesday 12 pm Potential Regulation of Natural Gas in Eugene (Work Session) Climate Action Plan Update (Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Ethan Nelson, CS
Ethan Nelson, CS
Expected absences for 1/30: none
February 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
11‐Feb Monday 5:30 pm Committee Reports and Items of InterestJoint Meeting with EWEB (Work Session) 90 mins TBD
7:30 pm Public Forum Resolution Annexing Land at 301 Diblee Lane (Kempf, Rodney and Gloria; A 18‐10) (Consent Calendar)
Nick Gioello, PDD
Expected absences for 2/11: none 13‐Feb Wednesday 12 pm Community Safety Revenue Update (Work Session) 90 mins Kristie Hammitt, CS
Expected absences for 2/13: none
19‐Feb Tuesday 5:30 pm Joint Meeting w/LTD Board on MovingAhead (Work Session) Housing Policy Board Update (Work Session)
60 mins
30 mins
Rob Inerfeld, PW
Stephanie Jennings, PDD
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19‐Feb
Tuesday
7:30 pm
Ordinance Revising Nuisance Codes (Public Hearing) Ordinance Providing for Withdrawal of Annexed Properties from Special Districts (Public Hearing & Possible Action)
Rachelle Nicholas, PDD Jenessa Dragovich, PDD
Expected absences for 2/19: none 20‐Feb Wednesday 12 pm Highway 99/Bethel Urban Renewal District (Work Session) 90 mins
Michael Kinnison, PDD
Expected absences for 2/20: none 25‐Feb
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest Police Commission, Sustainability Commission, Human Rights Commission Updates (Work Session)
90 mins
Jeremy Cleversey, EPD Chelsea Clinton, CS Jen Van Der Haeghen, CS 7:30 pm Public Forum Resolution Annexing Land at 3510 Walton Lane (A‐18‐8) (Consent Calendar) Resolution Annexing Land at 503 Sunnyside Drive (A 18‐11) (Consent Calendar)
Rodney Bohner, PDD Rodney Bohner, PDD
Expected absences for 2/25: Vinis 27‐Feb Wednesday 12 pm Emergency Management Update (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
Randi Bowers‐Payne, CS
Expected absences for 2/27: Vinis
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March 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact 11‐Mar
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest River Road‐Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Eric Brown, PDD
7:30 pm Public Forum Capital Improvement Program (Public Hearing and Action) Ordinance Revising Nuisance Codes (Action)
Mike Streepey, CS Rachelle Nicholas, PDD
Expected absences for 3/11: Taylor, Evans 13‐Mar Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Expected absences for 3/13: Taylor, Evans
Council Break: March 14 – April 8
April 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
8‐Apr Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest Zone of Benefit/Reimbursement District (Work Session) Accessory Dwelling Units/SB1051 (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Matt Rodrigues, PW Alissa Hansen, PDD 7:30 pm Public Forum
Expected absences for 4/8: none 10‐Apr Wednesday 12 pm Vision Zero Update (Work Session) Commercial Setbacks (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Matt Rodrigues, PW Denny Braud, PDD
Expected absences for 4/10: none
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15‐Apr
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
7:30 pm TBD (Public Hearing)
Expected absences for 4/15: none 17‐Apr Wednesday 12 pm Clear & Objective Housing Approval Criteria (Work Session) Data Collection Policy/Protection of Individuals and Groups (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Jenessa Dragovich, PDD Jen Van Der Haeghen, Becky DeWitt, CS
Expected absences for 4/17: none 22‐Apr
Monday
5:30 pm Boards and Commissions Interviews 90 mins 7:30 pm Public Forum
Expected absences for 4/22: 24‐Apr Wednesday 12 pm Boards and Commissions Interviews 90 mins
Expected absences for 4/24:
May 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact 8‐May Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Expected absences for 5/8: none 13‐May
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
7:30 pm Public Forum MWMC Budget Ratification (Consent Calendar)
John Huberd, PW
Expected absences for 5/13: none
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15‐May Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Expected absences for 5/15: none 20‐May
Monday
5:30 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
7:30 pm TBD (Public Hearing)
Expected absences for 5/20: none 22‐May Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Expected absences for 5/22: none 28‐May
Tuesday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of Interest TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
7:30 pm Public Forum
Expected absences for 5/28: none 29‐May Wednesday 12 pm TBD (Work Session) TBD (Work Session)
45 mins 45 mins
Expected absences for 5/29: none
Work Session Action Public Hearing Public Forum Consent Calendar
Committee Reports/Items of Interest Ceremonial Matters Pledge of Allegiance
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Approved Work Session Polls to be Scheduled Councilor Date Approved
Hwy 99/Bethel Urban Renewal District – scheduled 2/20/19 Evans 11/9/17
Home Energy Score Policy – scheduled 1/16/19
Data Collection Policy/Protection of Individuals and Groups – scheduled 4/17/19
Single‐Use Plastics Ban – scheduled 1/16/19
Potential Regulation of Natural Gas in Eugene – scheduled 1/30/19
Revisit City Code Regarding Alley Access Rules
Semple
Syrett
Semple
Semple
Semple
3/9/18
7/19/18
10/04/18
10/11/18
10/11/18
Follow‐Up Work Sessions to be Scheduled
$1 Million Shelter
Commercial Setbacks – scheduled 4/10/19
Inclusionary Zoning – scheduled 1/28/19
SB1051/ADUs – scheduled 4/8/19
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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Adoption of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12 Tax Lot 200 — located at 435 Lindley Lane) (City File: Sebring; A 18-9) Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3C Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Rodney T. Bohner
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5437
ISSUE STATEMENT This item is a request to annex a property located at 435 Lindley Lane. The property to be annexed is approximately .42 acres (18,295 square feet) and is developed with single-family residence. No public right-of-way is proposed for annexation as part of this request. A vicinity map is provided as Attachment A. The property is zoned AG Agricultural with /UL Urbanizable Land overlay. The property is designated for low density residential use in the Metro Plan and the applicable refinement plan, the Willakenzie Area Plan. The area of annexation is located within the City’s urban growth boundary and is contiguous to the City limits. Annexation will allow for future development consistent with the property’s land use designation and the Eugene Code. Specific plans for future development of the site are not included as part of this annexation application.
BACKGROUND To encourage compact urban growth and sequential development within Eugene’s UGB, the Metro Plan provides that ultimately all land within the UGB will be annexed into the City and provided with a minimum level of urban services. Approval of annexation requests are based on the criteria at Eugene Code 9.7825 which requires that (1) the land proposed to be annexed is within the City’s UGB and is contiguous to the City limits or separated from City limits only by a right-of-way or water body; (2) the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans; and (3) the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimal level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient and timely manner. Findings demonstrating that the annexation request is consistent with these approval criteria are included as Exhibit C to the attached draft resolution (Attachment B). To provide nearby property owners and residents an opportunity to review and comment on this annexation request, public notice was provided to all owners and occupants of property within 500 feet of the subject property and the affected neighborhood association (Harlow Neighbors) consistent with Eugene Code requirements. No testimony has been received to date regarding the proposed annexation of this property.
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Referral comments were provided by affected agencies including City of Eugene Public Works, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Lane County Public Works. These referral comments confirm that the property can be provided with the minimum level of key urban services consistent with the approval criteria. Given the findings of compliance, ability for the provision of key urban services, and lack of testimony received, a public hearing is not recommended in this instance. Additional background information regarding this request, including relevant application materials, is included for reference as Attachment C. A full copy of all materials in the record is also available at the Permit and Information Center located at 99 West 10th Avenue.
RELATED CITY POLICIES The Metro Plan contains the policies that are related to this annexation request. The applicable refinement plan is the Willakenzie Area Plan. The policies applicable to this request are addressed in the Planning Director’s findings and recommendation (Exhibit C to Attachment B).
COUNCIL OPTIONS City Council may consider the following options: 1. Adopt the draft resolution 2. Adopt the draft resolution with specific modifications as determined by the City Council 3. Deny the draft resolution 4. Defer action until after the council holds a public hearing on the proposed annexation
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution by finding that the request complies with all applicable approval criteria, and that the annexation be approved.
SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt the resolution approving the proposed annexation request consistent with the applicable approval criteria.
ATTACHMENTS A. Vicinity Map B. Draft Annexation Resolution with Exhibits A through C Exhibit A: Map of Annexation Request Exhibit B: Legal Description Exhibit C: Planning Director Findings and Recommendation C. Application Materials for Annexation Request
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Rodney T. Bohner Telephone: 541-682-5437 Staff E-Mail: rbohner@eugene-or.gov
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RESOLUTION NO. _____
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF
EUGENE (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-03-33-12, TAX LOT 200—LOCATED AT
435 LINDLEY LANE).
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. An annexation application was submitted on October 12, 2018, by Mark and Linda
Sebring, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810 of the Eugene Code, 1971, (“EC”)
to annex property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12, Tax Lot 200, to the City of Eugene.
B. The property proposed to be annexed is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A
to this Resolution. The legal description of the property proposed to be annexed is attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit B.
C. The City’s Planning Director has submitted a written recommendation that the
application be approved based on the criteria of EC 9.7825. The Planning Director’s Findings and
Recommendation is attached as Exhibit C.
D. On December 14, 2018, a notice containing the street address, the assessor’s map
and tax lot number for the property, a description of the land proposed to be annexed, and the
Planning Director’s preliminary recommendation was mailed to the applicant, owners and
occupants of property within 500 feet of the perimeter of the subject property, and the Harlow
Neighbors neighborhood organization. The notice advised that the City Council would consider
the Planning Director’s full recommendation on the proposed annexation on January 14, 2019.
E. After considering the Planning Director’s recommendation, the City Council finds
that the application should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based on the above findings and the Planning Director’s Findings and
Recommendation which are attached as Exhibit C and adopted in support of this Resolution, it is
ordered that the land identified as Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12, Tax Lot 200, which is depicted
on the map attached as Exhibit A, and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit B, is
annexed to the City of Eugene.
Section 2. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council.
The annexation and the automatic rezoning of the land pursuant to EC 9.7820(3) from AG
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Agricultural and /UL Urbanizable Land to AG Agricultural Land shall become effective in
accordance with State law.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the ____day of January, 2019.
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Planning Director’s Findings and Recommendation
Annexation Request for Sebring
(City File: A 18-9)
Application Submitted: October 12, 2018
Applicant: Sebring, Mark and Linda
Property Included in Annexation Request: Tax Lot 200 of Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12
Zoning: AG Agricultural with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay
Location: 435 Lindley Lane, south of Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard, east side of Lindley Lane
Representative: Jonathan Oakes; Poage Engineering
Lead City Staff: Rodney Bohner, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541-682-5437
EVALULATION:
Based on the information provided by the applicant, the City has determined that this request complies
with Eugene Code (EC) Section 9.7805 Annexation - Applicability. As such, it is subject to review and
approval in accordance with the requirements, application criteria and procedures of EC 9.7800 through
9.7835. The applicable approval criteria are presented below in bold typeface with findings and
conclusions following each.
EC 9.7825(1) The land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s urban growth boundary and is:
(a) Contiguous to the city limits; or
(b) Separated from the city only by a public right of way or a stream, bay, lake or other
body of water.
Complies Findings: The annexation area is within the City’s urban growth boundary (UGB), and is
contiguous to the City limits, consistent with subsection (a).
YES
NO
EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in
any applicable refinement plans.
Complies Findings: Several policies from the Metro Plan provide support for this annexation by
encouraging compact urban growth to achieve efficient use of land and urban service
provisions within the UGB, including the following policies from the Growth
Management section (in italic text):
Policy 8. Land within the UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only
through annexation to a city when it is found that:
a.A minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided to the
area in an orderly and efficient manner.
b.There will be a logical area and time within which to deliver urban services
and facilities. Conversion of urbanizable land to urban shall also be
consistent with the Metro Plan. (page II-C-4)
Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the
highest priority. (page II-C-5).
YES
NO
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Policy 15. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with
the required minimum level of urban facilities and services. While the time
frame for annexation may vary, annexation should occur as land transitions
from urbanizable to urban. (page II-C-5)
The following policy from the Residential Element of the Metro Plan is also applicable:
Policy A.2 Residentially designated land within the UGB should be zoned consistent with
the Metro Plan, and applicable plans and policies; however, existing
agricultural zoning may be continued within the area between the city limits
and UGB until rezoned for urban uses.
The Metro Plan designates the annexation area as appropriate for low-density
residential use. The Willakenzie Area Plan (WAP) is the adopted refinement plan for the
subject properties and also designates the area low density residential development. The
property is currently zoned AG Agricultural and /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay. The /UL
overlay will be automatically removed from the zoning following annexation approval. It
is noted that prior to development consistent with the plan designation, the property
will need to be rezoned to R-1 Low-Density Residential Zone.
With regard to applicable policies of the WAP, the subject property is located within the
Chase Gardens Subarea. None of the listed policies for this subarea appear to be directly
applicable to the subject property. The proposed annexation does not appear to conflict
with any of the Land Use Policies or Residential Policies. The “Public Facilities and
Services Element” policies of the WAP are directed at local government; however, the
premise of these policies (regarding the provision of urban services) is the assumption
that the properties within the UGB will be annexed.
As previously discussed in this subsection, and further detailed under subsection (3)
below, the proposed annexation is consistent with Metro Plan growth management
policies and can be served by the minimum level of key urban services. The annexation
procedures beginning at EC 9.7800 are consistent with State law and therefore, as found
throughout this report, the annexation is consistent with State law.
Therefore, based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the applicable
policies of the Metro Plan and refinement plan.
EC 9.7825(3) The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key
urban facilities and services, as defined in the Metro Plan, can be provided in an
orderly, efficient, and timely manner.
Complies Findings: Consistent with this criterion, the proposed annexation will result in a
boundary in which the minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be
provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner as detailed below:
Wastewater
There is an 8-inch public wastewater line in Lindley Lane on the western boundary of the
subject property. The property to the south at 455 Lindley is already served by the city
YES
NO
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system (and owned by the applicant). As an informational item, there is a wastewater
assessment found that needs to be paid prior to any development.
Stormwater
Public stormwater is not available to serve these lots at the present time. Records show
that the soils are mapped Type B, indicating fairly good infiltration. Testing may be
required at the time of development to demonstrate adequate percolation rates and the
applicant must discharge its stormwater runoff from impervious surface to an approved
point of discharge and demonstrate the downstream capacity for stormwater disposal.
Transportation
The property fronts Lindley Lane, a local street owned and maintained by the City of
Eugene. Access management and street standards will be evaluated at the time of
future development.
Solid Waste
Collection service is provided by private firms. Regional disposal sites and the Short
Mountain Landfill are operated by Lane County.
Water and Electric
EWEB Water staff state no objection to the annexation. EWEB Electric staff also state no
objection to the annexation. Water and electric services can be extended to the subject
property in accordance with EWEB policies and procedures.
Public Safety
Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistent with service
provision through the City. Fire protection will be provided by Eugene Springfield Fire.
Emergency medical services are currently provided on a regional basis by the cities of
Eugene and Springfield and will continue in the same manner upon annexation.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and recreation programs are provided on a City-wide basis. The inclusion of the
subject property in the City is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of
this key urban service is met.
Planning and Development Services
Planning and building permit services are provided for all properties located within the
urban growth boundary by the City of Eugene. The Eugene Code, Chapter 9, will provide
the required land use controls for future development of the subject property upon
annexation.
Communications
A variety of telecommunications providers offer communications services throughout
the Eugene/Springfield area.
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Public Schools
The subject property is within Eugene School District 4J and is within the district
boundary of Holt Elementary School, Monroe Middle School, and Sheldon High School.
As access to schools is evaluated on a district-wide basis, the property’s location within
the school district is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key
urban service is met.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above findings, information submitted to date, and the criteria set forth in EC 9.7825, the
proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable approval criteria. A map and legal description
showing the area subject to annexation are included in the application file for reference. The effective
date is set in accordance with State law.
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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Action: Approval of Resources for Housing Affordable to Low-Income Persons
Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 4 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Ellen Meyi-Galloway
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5532
ISSUE STATEMENT The City Council is asked to award a city-owned property at 1505-1525 River Road and approve the use of Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and Low-Income Housing funds for proposals submitted in response to the Eugene-Springfield HOME Consortium’s 2018 Affordable Housing request for proposals. The recommended proposals are 1) River Road Affordable Housing, by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County Inc., 53 units of rental housing for very low and extremely low income households including victims of domestic violence, and 2) The Commons on MLK by Homes for Good Housing Agency, 51 units of permanent supportive housing for persons experiencing chronic homelessness.
BACKGROUND The Affordable Housing RFP process is guided by the priority needs and strategies identified in the Eugene-Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan, the One-Year Action Plans, and the Eugene-Springfield HOME Intergovernmental Agreement. The Eugene-Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan identified priority needs for five populations including low-income renters, low-income homeowners, people experiencing homelessness, people with special needs, and unemployed/underemployed persons. The 2015 Consolidated Plan established a five-year goal to increase the affordable housing supply by 650 units. Since plan adoption, 235 units have either been constructed or are in the pipeline to be constructed by 2020.
HOME Program One way the City expands affordable housing opportunities for low-income persons is through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 1992, the cities of Eugene and Springfield formed the Eugene-Springfield HOME Consortium in order to increase the amount of HOME funds received and to enable funding of HOME activities in Springfield. Eugene receives the HOME funds from HUD on behalf of the HOME Consortium and is responsible for the oversight and administration of HOME funds in the entire Consortium area. HOME funds are offered as a development subsidy through the Affordable Housing RFP process. The HOME Consortium Governing Board makes final decisions for use of HOME funds for development projects based on the input of the Board’s Evaluation Committee and direction of the
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respective City Councils. The Governing Board is composed of the Eugene and Springfield Mayors, one Springfield City Councilor, and one Eugene City Councilor. City of Eugene is represented by Councilor Pryor and Mayor Vinis.
Land Acquisition for Affordable Housing Program Another way the City supports development of new affordable housing is through the Land Acquisition for Affordable Housing Program (also known as the Land Bank Program), first established in 1979. Through the Land Acquisition for Affordable Housing Program, the City creates a pipeline of appropriate sites and seeks to place affordable housing throughout the community. In November 2015, City Council approved the acquisition of 2.91 acres at 1505-1525 River Road, located on the east side of River Road just north of East Maynard Ave (see Attachment A). With the Controlled Income and Rent density bonus for affordable housing, it was anticipated that 50-60 affordable units could be built on the site. As part of the development selection process, staff conducted extensive outreach with area neighbors, including attendance at multiple River Road Community Organization meetings, a tour of existing affordable housing developments, meetings with adjacent neighbors, and a presentation to interested neighbors by potential developers of the site. The Community Development Block Grant funds used for acquisition require that the site be developed within five years.
2018 Affordable Housing Request for Proposals Process Through the 2018 Affordable Housing RFP, $1,474,534 in HOME funds were made available for projects in Eugene that addressed the needs of very-low income persons and special needs populations. The RFP prioritized funding for the city-owned River Road site because of the CDBG requirements for timing of construction. Four proposals were received in Eugene including three proposals for the development of the River Road site. One proposal was also received for a project in Springfield.
Summary of Proposals The following summary of the three River Road property proposals are presented in order of their ranking by the Evaluation Committee. See Attachments B – D for images and additional information about each proposal. River Road Affordable Housing (to be named later in partnership with RRCO) – SVDP requested $725,000 to build 52 one, two, and three bedroom housing units affordable to very low and extremely low-income households. River Connection- Cornerstone Community Housing requested $817,114 to build 60 one, two, three, and four bedroom housing units affordable to low and very low-income households. Harmony Court – Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp, based in Boise, Idaho, requested $500,000 in HOME funds to build 46 one, two, three, and four bedroom housing units affordable to low and very low-income households, and 3 market-rate rental units. The proposal for the remaining available HOME funds was submitted by Homes for Good Housing Agency:
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The Commons on MLK – Homes for Good requested $900,000 to build 51 affordable housing units at 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Lane County property adjacent to Lane Behavioral Health and Community Health Center. The four-story building would include 51 studio apartments and common space. All units would be targeted to persons experiencing chronic homelessness through the “Housing First” model. Please see Attachment E for a map, image and additional information about the proposed site.
Evaluation Committee Scoring In the evaluation process the Evaluation Committee scores and ranks the proposals for consideration of the applicable City Council and the Governing Board. The proposals were reviewed according to the following criteria: 1) project concept and design, 2) site feasibility, 3) targeted population and services, 4) cost benefit, 5) financial feasibility, and 6) organizational experience and performance. Evaluation Committee members included: City of Eugene Councilor Chris Pryor; City of Springfield Councilor Sean VanGordon; Isabelle Matthews, who represents the Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee; John Barofsky, who represents the Eugene CDBG Advisory Committee; and Zoe York, a real estate appraiser with Duncan and Brown. The Evaluation Committee also included a representative from each neighborhood where the proposed projects were located. Pat Reilly represented the RRCO and Tiffany VanderZanden represented the Harlow Neighbors. The Evaluation Committee ranking of proposals for the River Road site from highest to lowest was 1) St. Vincent de Paul’s River Road Affordable Housing, 2) Cornerstone Community Housing’s River Connection, and 3) Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp’s Harmony Court. Homes for Good’s the Commons on MLK also received a high score. No written public comments were received about the proposals. At the public hearing, one RRCO neighbor spoke in favor of the St. Vincent de Paul proposal, and one neighbor spoke about concerns related to development including increased traffic on East Maynard Avenue.
Funding Two Eugene Proposals The projects could not proceed without the funds requested in the proposals. St. Vincent de Paul’s River Road Affordable Housing proposal requested $725,000 in HOME funds, leaving $749,534 available for Homes for Good’s the Commons on MLK. The Commons on MLK project requires a subsidy of $900,000, creating a gap of $150,466. The City has approximately $400,000 in a Low-Income Housing Fund that has historically been used for loans for operating and capital expenditures of affordable housing projects for persons of low income. Filling the remaining gap with the Low-Income Housing Fund would fully support the Commons on MLK project. If the Eugene City Council approves the recommended project proposals, final HOME funding decisions will be made by the HOME Consortium Governing Board at a public meeting to be held on January 29.
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RELATED CITY POLICIES In addition to the Eugene-Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan, the proposed projects also advance goals established in other local plans and policies. These include the Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the Metropolitan Area General Plan, Eugene City Council Adopted Growth Management Policies, the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, the Community Climate and Energy Action Plan, the Lane County Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, Housing Dispersal Policy, and the Lane County Continuum of Care Plan. The proposed uses of funds also specifically support affordable housing goals set forth in the Envision Eugene pillars.
COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council has three options: 1. Award the property at 1505-1525 River Road and approve use of $725,000 in HOME funds for the construction of River Road Affordable Housing as proposed by St. Vincent de Paul; and approve use of $749,534 in HOME funds and $150,466 in Low-Income Housing funds for the construction of the Commons on MLK as proposed by Homes for Good Housing Agency. 2. Approve funding with specific modifications as determined by the City Council. 3. Decline to approve resources for one or more of the proposed projects.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends option 1.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to award the property at 1505-1525 River Road and approve use of $725,000 in HOME funds for the construction of River Road Affordable Housing as proposed by St. Vincent de Paul. Move to approve use of $749,534 in HOME funds and $150,466 in Low-Income Housing funds for the construction of the Commons on MLK as proposed by Homes for Good Housing Agency.
ATTACHMENTS A. Map of City-owned property at 1505-1525 River Road B. Summary of River Road Affordable Housing C. Summary of River Connection D. Summary of Harmony Court E. Summary of Commons on MLK
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Ellen Meyi-Galloway, Housing Finance Analyst Telephone: 541-682-5532 Staff E-Mail: EMeyi-Galloway@eugene-or.gov
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Attachment A
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Attachment B
River Road Affordable Housing
St. Vincent de Paul
1505-1525 River Road
• New construction proposal
• 53 units: 11 one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom, 25 three bedroom,
• Households earning less than 50% of area median income and one on-site manager
• Five units targeted to households earning less than 30% AMI and five units targeted to victims of domestic violence
• Two and three story buildings, a garden courtyard, garden plots, edible and native landscaping, hardscape play area, a playground, secure bike storage, on-site stormwater infiltration, 73 parking spaces
• Community building built to Essential Facility standards for disaster preparedness including back-up generator, PV panels, emergency supply room, meeting room, kitchen, laundry, computer room, and offices
• HOME funds requested: $725,000
• Total development cost: $13,335,272
• Cost per unit: $251,609
• Other funding sources: 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, state General Housing Account Program, Private bank loan, Eugene SDC exemption, EWEB incentives
• Ranked first by Evaluation Committee for City owned property
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Attachment C
River Connection
Cornerstone Community Housing
1505-1525 River Road
• New construction proposal
• 61 units: 17 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, 12 three bedroom, 8 four-bedrooms
• 46 units for 60% AMI, 8 units for 50% AMI, 6 units at 30% AMI, & 1 on-site manager
• Six units targeted to victims of domestic violence earning less than 30% AMI
• Two and three story buildings, an accessible playground, a raised bed community garden, secure bike storage, a promenade street connecting the river bike path to River Road, on-site stormwater infiltration, 78 parking spaces
• Community building with large meeting room, kitchen, laundry, computer room, and offices
• HOME funds requested: $817,114
• Total development cost: $15,158,626
• Cost per unit: $248,502
• Other funding sources: 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, state General Housing Account Program, Private bank loan, Eugene SDC exemption, EWEB incentives
• Ranked second by Evaluation Committee for City owned property
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Attachment D
Harmony Court
Northwest Real Estate
Capital Corp
1505-1525 River Road
• New construction proposal
• 50 units: 12 one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom, 16 three bedroom, 6 four-bedrooms
• 3 market-rate units, 9 units for 60% of AMI, 37 units for 50% AMI and one on-site manager
• 15 units targeted to victims of domestic violence, veterans, and persons experiencing homelessness
• Two-story buildings, a playground, basketball court, community garden, open green space and barbeque area, walking path with outdoor exercise equipment, 56 parking spaces
• Community building with large meeting room, kitchen, laundry, computer room, and offices
• HOME funds requested: $500,000
• Total development cost: $10,594,705
• Cost per unit: $211,894
• Other funding sources: 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Eugene SDC exemption
• Ranked third by Evaluation Committee for City owned property
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Attachment E
The Commons on MLK
Homes for Good Housing Agency
2411 MLK Jr. Blvd.
• New construction proposal
• 51 studio apartments
• All targeted to persons experiencing chronic homelessness earning no more than 30% AMI
• “Housing First” model to first be housed without eligibility barriers and then receive access to services or treatment.
• 9 FTE staff with services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just for residents
• Four story building with common area
• Lane County property adjacent to Lane County Behavioral Health and Community Health Center would be partitioned and donated
• Common area includes secure bicycle parking, outdoor courtyard, meeting room, kitchen, laundry, computer room, offices, counseling rooms
• Lane County has identified the project as a “flagship effort” aligning City, County, healthcare sector, state and federal goals
• HOME funds requested: $900,000
• Total development cost: $12,878,369
• Cost per unit: $252,517
• Lane County donated property, pre-development funds, Housing Improvement Plan grant, annual supportive services assistance
• Other funding sources: Eugene SDC exemption, 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, State Mental Health Housing funds, grants from Oregon Health Authority, Trillium, Kaiser, PeaceHealth, PacificSource, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines