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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 22, 2019
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Meeting of April 22, 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. PUBLIC FORUM
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
• March 11, 2019, Work Session
• March 11, 2019, Meeting
• March 13, 2019, Work Session
B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
3. WORK SESSION: Expanded Hours at Autzen Stadium
April 22, 2019, Meeting
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April 22, 2019, Meeting – Item 1
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Public Forum Meeting Date: April 22, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 1 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
April 22, 2019, Meeting – Item 2A
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of City Council Minutes Meeting Date: April 22, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 2A 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 work session and meeting from March 11, 2019, as well as the work session from March 13, 2019.
ATTACHMENTS A. March 11, 2019, Work Session B. March 11, 2019, Meeting C. March 13, 2019, Work Session.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Beth Forrest Telephone: 541-682-5882 Staff E-Mail: bforrest@eugene-or.gov
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MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
March 11, 2019
5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Councilor Zelenka, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor Councilors Absent: Greg Evans, Betty Taylor, Claire Syrett Mayor Vinis opened the March 11, 2019, work session of the Eugene City Council.
1.Committee Reports and Items of Interest
•Councilor Semple – expressed concern about the delays in creating a downtown support centerand bathrooms for people experiencing homelessness.
•Mayor Vinis – reported on her United Front trip; expressed gratitude for the Public WorksDepartment’s hard work during the recent snowstorm; reminded everyone the City does notattend to fallen trees on private property.
•Councilor Clark – also noted the responsiveness of the Public Works Department; noted thechallenges that losing power present and asked whether the City might be able to work withEWEB to reduce the number of future outages.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the work session of the Eugene City Council and convened a work session of the
Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. 2.WORK SESSION: Downtown Riverfront Project and Riverfront Urban Renewal InvestmentsCommunity Development Director Mike Kinnison, Principal Landscape Architect Emily Proudfoot,and Senior Financial Analyst Maurizio Bottalico gave a presentation on prior investments, currentinvestments, the Riverfront Park design, the current financial capacity, and next steps on theriverfront projects.Council Discussion
•Councilor Clark – asked when the sale of the property was completed, whether any of the parksbond measure funds were to be used for the Riverfront Park, how long the park had been in theplanning process, how much money would be appropriated through the Capital ImprovementProgram, and when the park would be completed.
•Councilor Pryor – appreciated the update on the project and the anticipated financial needs tocomplete the work; commended staff on the thoughtful process thus far.
•Councilor Yeh – thanked staff for including art pieces related to Eugene’s history; askedwhether neighborhood parks could get such quality planning, whether the project could becompleted for $4 million, and whether the West Bank Park presented similar challenges.
•Councilor Semple – asked for clarification on the use of the word “reserve” in the presentation;thanked staff for their good work on the community meetings related to the project, andrequested incorporation of a dog park.
•Councilor Zelenka – thanked staff for the presentation; asked how many visitors other parks seein a day, for more details on the project timeline, and for more details on the “river loans”reference in the agenda item summary.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the work session of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency and re-convened the
work session of the Eugene City Council.
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3.WORK SESSION: Single-Use Plastic ItemsWaste Prevention Manager Michael Wisth presented on the advantages and disadvantages ofplastic alternatives, the health considerations for restaurant/retail food patrons, and efforts towork with Lane County on educational opportunities. Intergovernmental Relations Manager EthanNelson provided an update on related legislation.Council Discussion
•Councilor Clark – said the City should incentivize innovation rather than forcing businesses andresidents to comply; suggested a competition to spur the invention of better options.
•Councilor Zelenka – noted how helpful the graphs were for understanding the impact of thetype of material used to make the packaging; asked how HB 2509 compares to Eugene’s currentcode; asked about the status of state bills pertaining to polystyrene and plastic straws.
•Councilor Pryor – said that incentives used to work better than they do now; asked whetheraluminum foil could be a good alternative to some containers; expressed his support for staff’srecommendations.
•Councilor Semple – expressed disappointment that there were no good alternatives to plastic;expressed interest in Councilor Clark’s suggestion about incentivizing innovation locally;expressed gratitude for the life-cycle analysis of containers; expressed hope the City could draftan ordinance and hold a public hearing sooner rather than later.
•Councilor Yeh – asked whether staff had adequate funding for educational programming.
•Councilor Clark – asked for clarification on Option 3.
•Councilor Zelenka – asked the City Attorney whether it was possible to vote on all threerecommendations at once.
•Councilor Clark – asked whether banning polystyrene was included in the recommendations.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to: 1.Direct the City Manager to draft an amendment to the current bag ban to include singleuse carryout bags for retail food businesses; wait until HB 2509 has come to fruition before scheduling a public hearing; and direct the IGR Manager to support inclusion of restaurants into HB 2509, remove the pre-emption of locally adopted ordinances, and maintain a 5 cent bag fee. 2.Direct the City Manager to draft an ordinance banning polystyrene carryout containersbased on the standards within HB 2883; wait until HB 2883 has come to fruition before scheduling the public hearing; and direct the IGR Manager to lobby in support of HB 2883 as a state wide law to ban polystyrene containers for food vendors. 3.Direct the City Manager to draft an ordinance and schedule a public hearing in Mayrequiring retain food businesses to provide single-use serviceware and utensils only upon request by the customer. Includes straws, lids, utensil, stirrers and packaged condiments. PASSED: 5:0. The work session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Beth Forrest City Recorder Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
(Recorded by Cas Casados)
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 2A
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MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
March 11, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor Councilors Absent: Greg Evans, Betty Taylor, Claire Syrett Mayor Vinis opened the March 11, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council.
1.CEREMONIAL MATTERSMayor Vinis introduced the Executive Director Ed Boyd of the Oregon Accreditation Alliance, whopresented Police Chief Chris Skinner with the Eugene Police Accreditation.
2.PUBLIC FORUM1.Todd Boyle – spoke to the need for low-income people to be able to afford housing.2.Jon Kloor – spoke to Northwest Natural’s de-carbonization goals and plans.3.Lauri Segel – requested a moratorium on 5G infrastructure.4.Joseph Vaccher – addressed the 5G infrastructure installation near his property.5.Kathy Ging – read a portion of a letter by Harry Leeman.6.Bekki Bruckner – insisted the City place a moratorium on 5G infrastructure.7.Charles Coxon – continued reading the letter by Harry Leeman.8.Gwen Jaspers – spoke to her concerns about 5G.9.Sabrina Siegel – spoke to her personal experience with electromagnetic sensitivity.10.Jesse Hubbe – called for a moratorium on 5G infrastructure.11.Victor Odlivak – demanded an immediate moratorium on 5G technology.12.Colin Farnsworth – requested that council consider a moratorium on 5G technology.13.Loretta Huston – requested a moratorium on 5G technology infrastructure.14.Ron Breaden – spoke to the impact of excessive taxation on low-income people.15.John Ammondson – urged council to take action on plastic pollution.16.Alyssa Gilbert – spoke to her concerns about plastic pollution.17.Elizabeth Radcliffe – thanked council for taking action on banning polystyrene.18.Eliza Kashinsky – urged council to take more immediate action on housing.19.Joshua Korn – spoke to military usage of technology similar to 5G.20.Betzi Hitz – spoke in support of a swift transition to electric vehicles.21.Linda Perrine – urged the City to consider action toward electric vehicle infrastructure.22.Stefan Strek – expressed concern that the City isn’t listening to its residents.23.Tom Kwock-Hing – expressed frustration that his complaints haven’t been addressed.24.Jim Ball – urged the City to work toward smart electrification.25.Timothy Morris – asked the City to do more to address the concerns of renters.26.Linda Heyl – outlined emission trends from recent reports she finds concerning.27.Ryan Moore – spoke to the power differential between owners and renters.28.Josh Caraco –spoke to the importance of renter protections.29.Daniel Ivy – requested swift action to address the housing crisis.30.Donna Riddle – expressed dismay at the lack of action of on housing for the homeless.31.Dallas Smith – urged council to remove limitations on accessory dwelling units.32.Julian Leiberan-Titus – expressed concern at the rapidly rising cost of housing.
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33.Angela Hickman – expressed fear about her rising rent.34.Steve Coatsworth – urged council to take more action on renters’ rights.35.Drix – spoke to the importance of getting involved to make the community better.36.Michael Gannon – would like the City to do more to protect pedestrians.37.Julia Hernandez – spoke to her concerns about the rising costs of rent.38.Eric Jackson – expressed anger at being arrested while protesting outside The Shedd.39.Shelby Shay – expressed frustration at the lack of fairness in treatment of homeless.Council Discussion:
•Councilor Clark – thanked people who came to speak to their concerns about housing;expressed support for strategies that make bare land more affordable and available and/or decrease the costs for building on that land.
•Mayor Vinis – clarified that council wasn’t voting on the CET until after its spring break;reminded everyone that the City has signed onto a federal lawsuit pertaining to 5G.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
•February 11, 2019, Work Session
•February 11, 2019, Meeting
•February 13, 2019, Work Session
B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
C. Approval of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-03-08-
31 Tax Lots 2900 and 3000 — located at 3510 Walton Lane (City File: LH Fund 3; A 18-
8).
D. Approval of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-04-24-
32, Tax Lot 3300 — located at 503 Sunnyside Drive) and a Portion of the Right-of-Way
(Sunnyside Drive Adjacent to the Property) (City File: Morrow/Thomas; A 18-11).
E. Adoption of an Ordinance Providing for Withdrawal of Annexed Properties from the
Following Special Districts: the Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District; Santa Clara
Water District; Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District; Lane Fire Authority; River
Road Parks and Recreation District; and River Road Water District.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 5:0 4.PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: FY20-25 Capital Improvement ProgramCity Manager Jon Ruiz introduced the item.
Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing.Testimony:1.Teresa Bishow – expressed concerns that the proposed CIP did not fund Striker Field Park.2.John Barofsky – noted marginal beginning working capital transfer changes over time.3.John Jaworski – expressed frustration at Striker Field Park not being included in the CIP.
Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing. Discussion:
•Councilor Clark – expressed frustration that Striker Field Park was not included, despiteprevious agreements.
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•Councilor Semple – agreed north Eugene needed more support and resources; requestedthe City pay for porta-potties until the construction is complete.
•Councilor Zelenka – supported the idea behind the motion to amend, but also noted it didn’tclarify how the funds would be reapportioned within the CIP or whether funds would bepulled from elsewhere.
•Councilor Clark – emphasized that he preferred the project be fully funded and completedwithin the next year or two.
•Councilor Zelenka – expressed doubt that the project could be completed within a singleyear; expressed gratitude for staff including greenhouse gas emissions as part of the budgetin order for council to better understand how to reach its CRO goals.
•Councilor Pryor – agreed that it’s time to develop Striker Field.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to adopt theFY 20-25 Capital Improvement Program as recommended by the Budget Committee, and todirect the City Manager to come back as part of the FY20 budget with full funding for StrikerField Park and an un-phased schedule. PASSED: 5:0.
Mayor Vinis closed the meeting of the Eugene City Council and opened a meeting of the Eugene Urban
Renewal Agency. 5.ACTION: Appointment to River Guides for the Riverfront Urban Renewal PlanMayor Vinis announced that she was nominating Karen Williams to the River Guides.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint the Mayor’s nominee to the River Guides. PASSED: 5:0.
Mayor Vinis closed the meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the meeting of
the Eugene City Council. 6.POTENTIAL ACTION: Resolution Supporting Allocation of Lottery Backed Bond Funds to the
Eugene Family YMCA for Construction of a New YMCA Facility in EugeneCouncilor Zelenka spoke about the history of the YMCA in Eugene and its need to build a newfacility to continue its work.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt a resolution supporting allocation of lottery backed bond funds to the Eugene Family YMCA for construction of a new YMCA facility in Eugene. PASSED: 5:0. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Cas Casados) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
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M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
March 13, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor, Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the March 13, 2019, Work Session of the Eugene City Council.
1.WORK SESSION: Renter ProtectionsGrants Manager, Stephanie Jennings gave a council follow-up staff presentation about theexperience of Eugene renters and local current rental market issues related to affordability,availability, access, quality, and stability. Ms. Jennings also provided an update on proposedstate legislation related to rental protections.Council Discussion
•Councilor Clark - requested data to reflect number of single adults vs. multiple adults insingle-family housing, remarking that there are more single adults living in single-familyhousing in Eugene compared to other communities in Oregon; suggested there is adiscrepancy between the model for which single-family homes were built and whocurrently lives in single-family homes; raised concern that council’s decisions make morehomes more expensive to rent.
•Councilor Syrett - appreciated the use of the word “home” rather than “unit” as an exampleof the disparity in attitudes regarding home ownership and rent; stated the need foraccurate vacancy rates to understand rental conditions in Eugene; supported exploring ingreater detail application fees and the use of a smart phone app that could house auniversal application and fee; remarked that conditional to passing a Construction ExciseTax (CET), the city should look at creating a revolving loan fund to support first and lastmonth payments and security deposits, strengthening protection preventing retaliation,monthly fees for pets rather than blanket security deposits, landlords to provide rights andresponsibilities prior to renting, and to look into strategic collaborations with localagencies to support those with disabilities and the unhoused in the community.
•Councilor Pryor - remarked that while the study contains a self-selection bias, shading theresults being discussed, the feedback is direct, informative, and of value; remarked thatthis is an indicator that the council should remain engaged with the topic; suggested thatwhile initial council engagement may raise rents, council-supported financial supports willultimately reduce these costs.
•Councilor Zelenka - questioned why Eugene’s rental population is so much higher (ascompared to national rental figures) and suggested that more data in comparison tosimilarly sized communities in college towns would be helpful; questioned the accuracy ofreported rental rates to actual rental stock and lamented the high rates of renterdisplacement due to increased rental costs; noted the intersection of housing availability,affordability, and displacement as something he’d like to discuss more in the next work
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session; reiterated the remarks from councilors about high cost of application fees and the use of a universal application, highlighting an existing application called One App Oregon and commented on the lack of standards regarding security deposits within Eugene rental housing code.
•Councilor Semple - reiterated previous councilor comments regarding multiple applicationfees, renter projections from retaliation, security deposits, animal fees, etc.
•Mayor Vinis - asked if month-to-month rentals were considered in listening sessions,especially in relation to the potential effects of proposed state legislation; questioned if atool like Housing Navigators would be helpful for renters.
•Councilor Clark – requested a definitive number of renters in Eugene and a definitivenumber of what kinds of homes they live in; asked for a definitive understanding of thetypes of homes that exist within the city (single family vs. duplex vs. multiple family, forexample), and suggested that historical data collection has not been accurate to this end;encouraged assisting renters in becoming homeowners to open the rental market andcreate stability for those becoming homeowners; referred to Springfield’s revolving loanfund to assist with down payments as a possible support.
•Councilor Zelenka - suggested the number of rent-burdened is ultimately the crisis andquestioned the plausibility of a resolution process addressing security deposits in therental housing code; suggested ways to increase education for renters about renterresources; asserted support for use of CET to provide City-funded financial supports;wondered what was to come out of the survey and listening sessions and asked tointegrate renter perspectives and potential actions out of renter protection efforts withHousing Tools and Strategies process.
•Councilor Yeh - requested staff come back with actions council can consider for bothrenters with urgent needs and renters with long-term but important needs; wonderedwhat council can do create stability for renters and potential homeowners; thankedcommittee members for their work.
•Councilor Clark - reiterated the need for more homeowners, the City’s role in creatingfinancial resources for homeownership, and asked if there are similar strategies thecouncil can engage.
2.WORK SESSION: Housing Tools and StrategiesEconomic Development Planner Anne Fifield, Community Development Director MichaelKinnison, and Metro Community Planning Manager Terri Harding provided a summary ofinformation regarding the potential actions that were identified in the Housing Tools andStrategies workgroup, an update on the body of work currently underway, and where staff willfocus on the next phase of work.Council Discussion
•Mayor Vinis - noted her appreciation for the presentation.
•Councilor Clark - agreed with staff comments and suggested there is a lack of affordabilityfor a diversity of homes, and disparate types of housed populations to the model for whichhomes were locally built;. Councilor Clark questioned if it is best to construct homes tohow households organize as Eugene may differ in how “household” is defined from othercommunities.
•Councilor Pryor - questioned if the City can reduce costs associated with buildingaffordable homes; commented on prior attempts to do so, noting that these fixes are noteasy; requested attempts to do so be intentional, sincere, and authentic; stated that he doesnot want the issue to be ignored because it’s complicated.
•Councilor Zelenka - noted appreciation for ever-improving format of items andacknowledged depth of problem which has developed over decades; said this issue is a
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crisis for which the City meets immediate needs and addresses long term needs; noted the issue of affordability is a market failure and policy issue, requiring government assistance, and noted this is the reason he favors a one percent construction excise tax to address short-term fixes; mentioned the need for greater renter perspectives in Housing Tools and Strategies and that the City could bring together work with Renter Protections and next steps to fill in gaps of Housing Tools and Strategies.
•Councilor Syrett - used a car market analogy to address home building market failures inmeeting housing needs; noted the need for the City to assist renters and homeowners withavailable choices for housing that works for their circumstance where market cannotprovide those same choices.
•Councilor Yeh - wondered if Planning and Development has capacity to do all this work andasked what resources are needed to get work done.
•Councilor Semple - noted excitement around aligning zoning and comprehensive plans,suggesting this will be helpful to building the right buildings for the right people in theright places; wondered how the City can develop SROs to serve the unhoused andsupported auxiliary dwelling unit development and pre-approved plans; reiteratedsupport for financial assistance with down payments, foreclosure support, securitydeposits, etc.; wondered how the private sector can support this work, and who else to askto support financial needs.
•Councilor Clark - disagreed with Councilor Zelenka’ s assessment of the issue being amarket failure and suggested building homes needs to be less expensive; suggested theCity needs to specify what kind of housing is for built for certain types of incomes (singleincome household vs. multiple income households).
•Councilor Zelenka - supported market failure theory and ways to address the strategiesneeded to address that failure; questioned how to eliminate building costs and suggestedthat there is no meaningful way to do so, which is why financial supports to therenter/homeowner from the city are so important; requested a filter for impacts related tocategories that are “in-progress” or “recommendations and suggested “level of support”not appropriately named and should be renamed “source”.
•Councilor Pryor - suggested not all barriers to building are cost-related.
•Mayor Vinis - spoke about Peter Keys experience at the University of Oregon; suggestedutilizing census data to evaluate intersections of data mentioned by Councilor Clark as wellas other designs.The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Samantha Roberts Deputy City Recorder
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April 22, 2019, Meeting – Item 2B
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Meeting Date: April 22, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 2B 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 April 11, 2019
Meeting Location: Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue, unless otherwise noted
April 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
15‐Apr Monday
5:30 pm
URA – Riverfront Park & Plaza
Funding
(Work Session and Possible Action)
Highway 99/Bethel Urban Renewal
District
(Work Session)
30 mins
60 mins
Michael Kinnison, PDD
Anne Fifield, PDD
7:30 pm
Items of Interest
Ordinance on Presiding Judge
(Public Hearing)
Ordinance Concerning Hazardous
Substance User Fees
(Public Hearing and Possible Action)
Ord. on Unlawful Transfer on
Vehicular Portion of Right‐of‐Way
(Action)
Becky DeWitt, CS
James Lenhart, Fire
Lt. Jen Bills, EPD
Expected absences for 4/15: none
17‐Apr Wednesday 12 pm
Presiding Judge
(Work Session)
Inclusionary Zoning
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Becky DeWitt, CS
Stephanie Jennings,
PDD
Expected absences for 4/17: none
22‐Apr Monday
5:30 pm Boards and Commissions
Interviews 90 mins Cas Casados, CS
7:30 pm
Public Forum
Expanded Hours at Autzen
Stadium
(Work Session)
Becky DeWitt, CMO
Expected absences for 4/22: Vinis
24‐Apr Wednesday 12 pm
URA‐Riverfront Steam Plant
Proposal
(Work Session)
Boards and Commissions
Interviews
45 mins
45 mins
Amanda D’Souza, PDD
Cas Casados, CS
Expected absences for 4/24: Vinis
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24‐Apr Wednesday 5:30 pm Budget Committee
City Manager’s Budget
Presentation
Twylla Miller, CS
Expected absences for 4/24: Vinis Location: Bascom/Tykeson Room, Library
May 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
8‐May Wednesday 12 pm
River Road‐Santa Clara
Neighborhood Plan
(Work Session)
Franklin Boulevard
Transformation Project
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Eric Brown, PDD
Larisa Varela, PW
Expected absences for 5/8: none
8‐May Wednesday 5:30 pm Budget Committee
Meeting Twylla Miller, CS
Expected absences for 5/8: Location: Bascom/Tykeson Room, Library
13‐May Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of
Interest
Joint Mtg. w/County
Commissioners
Homeless Services Systems
Analysis Report Implementation
(Work Session)
90 mins Jason Dedrick, CS
7:30 pm
Public Forum
MWMC Budget Ratification
(Consent Calendar)
Ordinance on Vacation of Public
Right‐of‐Way for Obie Co/5th St.
Market Expansion
(Public Hearing)
East 3rd Alley Property Disposition
(Action)
John Huberd, PW
Nick Gioello, PDD
Amanda D’Souza, PDD
Expected absences for 5/13: none
15‐May Wednesday 12 pm
Urban 3 Mapping Value
(Work Session)
Rest Stop Program
(Update)
60 mins
30 mins
Chad Cramer, PDD
Jason Dedrick, CS
Expected absences for 5/15: none
15‐May Wednesday 5:30 pm Budget Committee
Meeting Twylla Miller, CS
Expected absences for 5/15: Location: Bascom/Tykeson Room, Library
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20‐May Monday
5:30 pm
Clear & Objective Housing
Approval Criteria
(Work Session) 90 mins Jenessa Dragovich, PDD
7:30 pm Ordinance Concerning Accessory
Dwelling Units (LUBA Remand)
(Public Hearing)
Alissa Hansen, PDD
Expected absences for 5/20: none
22‐May Wednesday 12 pm
Presentation from Northwest
Natural Gas
(Work Session)
Bond Measure to Fix
Streets/2019 Pavement
Management Report
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Ethan Nelson, CS
Matt Rodrigues, PW
Expected absences for 5/22: Pryor
22‐May Wednesday 5:30 pm Budget Committee
Meeting Twylla Miller, CS
Expected absences for 5/22: Pryor Location: Bascom/Tykeson Room, Library
28‐May Tuesday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of
Interest
Town Square Update
(Work Session)
Parks and Recreation SDC
Methodology
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Will Dowdy, PDD
Carolyn Burke, PW
7:30 pm
Public Forum
Ordinance on Vacation of Public
Right‐of‐Way for Obie Co/5th St.
Market Expansion
(Action)
Nick Gioello, PDD
Expected absences for 5/28: Pryor Location: Bascom‐Tykeson Room, Library
29‐May Wednesday 12 pm
Executive Session
pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e)
and ORS 192.660(2)(f)
Data Collection Policy/Protection
of Individuals and Groups
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins Jen Van Der Haeghen,
CS
Expected absences for 5/29: Pryor
29‐May Wednesday 5:30 pm Budget Committee
Meeting Twylla Miller, CS
Expected absences for 5/29: Pryor Location: Bascom/Tykeson Room, Library
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June 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
10‐Jun
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of
Interest
Ordinance Concerning Accessory
Dwelling Units (LUBA Remand)
(Work Session)
90 mins
Alissa Hansen, PDD
7:30 pm
Public Forum
Appointments to Boards and
Commissions
(Action)
Cas Casados, CS
Expected absences for 6/10: none
12‐Jun
Wednesday
12 pm
Urban Reserves Update/Next
Steps
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
60 mins
30 mins
Rebecca Gershow, PDD
Expected absences for 6/12: none
17‐Jun
Monday
5:30 pm
Alley Access Rules
(Work Session)
Downtown Update
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Robin Hostick, PDD
Jeff Perry, CS
7:30 pm
TBD
(Public Hearing)
Expected absences for 6/17: none
19‐Jun
Wednesday
12 pm
Commercial Setbacks
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Denny Braud, PDD
Expected absences for 6/19: none
24‐Jun
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of
Interest
Ordinance Concerning Accessory
Dwelling Units (LUBA Remand)
(Work Session & Possible Action)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Alissa Hansen, PDD
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 2B
5
24‐Jun
Monday
7:30 pm
Public Forum
Supplemental Budget 2
(Public Hearing and Action)
URA Supplemental Budget 2
(Public Hearing and Action)
FY20 Proposed Budget
(Public Hearing and Action)
URA – FY20 Proposed Budget
(Public Hearing and Action)
Ordinance on Downtown
Riverfront Land Use Package
(Public Hearing)
Jamie Garner, CS
Jamie Garner, CS
Jamie Garner, CS
Jamie Garner, CS
Michael, Kinnison, PDD
Expected absences for 6/24: none
26‐Jun
Wednesday
12 pm
Parks and Recreation SDC
Methodology
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Carolyn Burke, PW
Expected absences for 6/26: none
July 2019
Date Day Time Title Length Dept. Contact
8‐Jul
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
Expected absences for 7/8: none
10‐Jul
Wednesday
12 pm
TBD
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Expected absences for 7/10: none
15‐Jul
Monday
5:30 pm
TBD
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
7:30 pm
TBD
(Public Hearing)
Expected absences for 7/15: none
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 2B
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17‐Jul
Wednesday
12 pm
Downtown Riverfront Land Use
Package
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Michael, Kinnison, PDD
Expected absences for 7/17: none
22‐Jul
Monday
5:30 pm
Committee Reports and Items of
Interest
Downtown Riverfront Land Use
Package
(Work Session and Action)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Michael, Kinnison, PDD
7:30 pm
Public Forum
Expected absences for 7/22: none
24‐Jul
Wednesday
12 pm
TBD
(Work Session)
TBD
(Work Session)
45 mins
45 mins
Expected absences for 7/24: none
Council Break: July 25 – September 9
Work Session Action Public Hearing Public Forum Consent Calendar
Committee Reports/Items of Interest Ceremonial Matters Pledge of Allegiance
Approved Work Session Polls to be Scheduled Councilor Date Approved
Hwy 99/Bethel Urban Renewal District – scheduled 4/15/19 Evans 11/9/17
Data Collection Policy/Protection of Individuals and Groups – scheduled 5/29/19
Revisit City Code Regarding Alley Access Rules – scheduled 6/17/19
Update Eugene Sign Code to Accommodate Digital Display Technology
Syrett
Semple
Pryor
7/19/18
10/11/18
02/14/19
Follow‐Up Work Sessions to be Scheduled
TAC Report ($1 Million Shelter) – scheduled 5/13/19
Commercial Setbacks – scheduled 5/8/19
Inclusionary Zoning – scheduled 4/17/19
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 2B
April 22, 2019, Meeting – Item 3
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Work Session: Expanded Hours at Autzen Stadium Meeting Date: April 22, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3 Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Becky DeWitt
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5616
ISSUE STATEMENT This is an opportunity for the City Council to discuss and provide direction on a request from the University of Oregon to make permanent a change to Eugene City Code 4.190, Consumption or Possession in Unlicensed Public Spaces Prohibited.
BACKGROUND City Code 4.190 (4) language provides for consumption of alcoholic beverages for a period commencing four hours in advance of scheduled collegiate football games at Autzen Stadium. In spring 2018, the University of Oregon asked the council to consider revising the code to expand the pre-game period when people can consume alcohol from four hours pre-kickoff to six hours pre-kickoff (but not earlier than 7:00 a.m.). A public hearing was held on June 18, at which three people testified in support of the ordinance. On July 9, 2018, Council voted to amend EC 4.190 as requested by the University, together with a unanimously passed motion adding a new Section 3 to the ordinance that states: “Section 1 of this ordinance shall sunset and be repealed, effective July 1, 2019, unless extended or made permanent by future Council action. If the University of Oregon (“UO”) intends to request that Council extend or make permanent this ordinance, the UO must submit to Council by April 1, 2019, the following: 1) Information regarding tailgating traffic, and alcohol-related arrests, during the 2018 football season in comparison to previous years 2) A coordinated neighborhood parking plan between the UO and the City to ensure emergency vehicle access and mitigation of negative impacts to affected areas 3) An Autzen Stadium entry and re-entry policy that addresses the issue of over-consumption of alcohol by spectators 4) An under-age drinking enforcement policy and plan for tailgating before, during and after the UO football games.” A memo and report was sent to the Mayor and City Council on March 29, 2019, from Senior Associate Athletic Director Mike Duncan, detailing the University’s response to the four criteria above and requesting a permanent amendment to the ordinance (Attachment A).
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Representatives from the University of Oregon will be available to answer questions regarding the report.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION June 18, 2018, Public Hearing Three people spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. July 9, 2018, Meeting Motion: Adopt an ordinance concerning Autzen Stadium and amending Section 4.190 of the Eugene Code and add a new Section 3 that states: “Section 1 of this ordinance shall sunset and be repealed, effective July 1, 2019, unless extended or made permanent by future Council action. If the University of Oregon (“UO”) intends to request that Council extend or make permanent this ordinance, the UO must submit to Council by April 1, 2019, the following: 1) Information regarding tailgating traffic, and alcohol-related arrests, during the 2018 football season in comparison to previous years; 2) a coordinated neighborhood parking plan between the UO and the City to ensure emergency vehicle access and mitigation of negative impacts to affected areas; 3) an Autzen Stadium entry and re-entry policy that addresses the issue of over consumption of alcohol by spectators; and 4) an under-age drinking enforcement policy and plan for tailgating before, during and after the UO football games.”
Motion passed 8:0.
COUNCIL OPTIONS The council’s options include: 1. Take no further action and allow the expanded hours to sunset. 2. Update Section 3 and schedule a public hearing on May 20 to extend the current ordinance’s sunset. 3. Update Section 3 and schedule a public hearing on May 20 to make the current ordinance permanent. 4. Update Section 3, make other revisions to the current ordinance and schedule a public hearing.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends Option 3: Update Section 3 and schedule a public hearing on May 20 to make the current ordinance permanent.
SUGGESTED MOTION Move to direct the City Manager to schedule a public hearing on May 20 on an ordinance that will make the current ordinance permanent.
ATTACHMENTS A. University of Oregon Report on Expansion of Autzen Tailgating Hours B. Ordinance 20597, adopted July 9, 2018
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FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Becky DeWitt Telephone: 541-682-5616 Staff E-Mail: bdewitt@eugene-or.gov
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1292 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1292
T (541) 346-5020 F (541) 346-6251 www.uoregon.edu
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
March 27, 2019
Memo
To: Eugene City Council
From: Mike Duncan, University of Oregon Athletic Dept.
Re: Permanent Amendment of Autzen Tailgating Hours
As requested by Council, we are submitting our report regarding the changes council approved last year
regarding the UO Tailgate ordinance (Council Bill 5191). With this report, we would like to request a
permanent amendment to the ordinance.
Council asked for reporting on the four items listed below.
1.Information regarding tailgating traffic, and alcohol related arrests, during the 2018 football
season in relation to previous years.
The University of Oregon noticed no negative impacts from the extension of tailgating hours at
Autzen Stadium. UO Police experienced no calls for service related to the extended hours for
tailgating. Both Eugene Police and UO Police advised that the earlier hours helped mitigate pre-game
traffic and no negative impact. The charts below detail information regarding ejections from the
stadium. In 2018, we saw a reduction in total ejections from an average of 37 to 24 per game. In
addition, alcohol related ejections went down from an average of 33 to an average of 18 per game.
According to law enforcement and the OLCC, the level of intoxication within the stadium was
observed to be less than in recent years.
2018 SEASON
GAME LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDICAL
Date Opponent Total
Ejections
Alcohol
Ejections
Other
Ejections
Medical
Calls
Medical
Transports
1-Sep Bowling Green 21 19 2 21 1
8-Sep Portland State 1 1 0 16 4
15-Sep San Jose State 20 17 3 16 4
22-Sep Stanford 36 23 13 27 3
13-Oct Washington 31 17 14 26 9
3-Nov UCLA 34 25 9 10 4
17-Nov Arizona State 25 22 3 19 3
SEASON TOTAL 168 124 44 135 28
SEASON AVERAGE 24 18 6 19 4
ATTACHMENT A
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 3
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1292 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1292
T (541) 346-5020 F (541) 346-6251 www.uoregon.edu
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
2017 SEASON
GAME LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDICAL
Date Opponent Total
Ejections
Alcohol
Ejections
Other
Ejections
Medical
Calls
Medical
Transports
2-Sep Southern Utah 28 28 0 29 4
9-Sep Nebraska 22 21 1 31 6
30-Sep California 39 32 7 20 8
7-Oct Washington
State 47 41 6 23 7
28-Oct Utah 33 26 7 16 1
18-Nov Arizona 53 48 5 10 1
25-Nov Oregon State 40 37 3 17 4
SEASON TOTAL 262 233 29 146 31
SEASON AVERAGE 37 33 4 21 4
2.A coordinated neighborhood parking plan between the UO and the City to ensure emergency
vehicle access and mitigation of negative impacts to affected areas.
After hearing concerns from the Chevy Chase neighborhood, the university brought together EPD,
UOPD, Eugene-Springfield Fire, city and university parking and transportation officials to survey the
neighborhood and meet with neighbors. Following the meeting, city transportation engineers
recommended yellow curb striping throughout the neighborhood to limit the number of parking
spaces. This as well as increased parking patrols during events and the halftime no reentry policy has
helped to curtail the tailgate activity occurring in the neighborhood. Neighbors have reported that
conditions have improved and are thankful and appreciative of our continued attention to the
situation.
3.An Autzen Stadium entry and re-entry policy that addresses the issue of over consumption of
alcohol by spectators.
The University of Oregon implemented a no re-entry policy and a clear bag policy for guest attending
events at Autzen Stadium.
In the past fans were able to leave the stadium during the game and return later without purchasing
a new ticket. Allowing re-entry supported half-time binge-drinking behavior. This behavior declined
dramatically, as shown by a lower number of ejections for 2018 and based on police officer anecdotal
observation. Officers also reported seeing a lower number of fans incapacitated from alcohol
consumption compared to prior years.
4.An under-age drinking enforcement policy and plan for tailgating before, during and after the UO
football games.
The UO, through law enforcement, alcohol monitors and event staff enforce a zero tolerance policy
for under-age drinking in and around Autzen Stadium. In addition, parking in the University’s Autzen
Stadium lots is reserved for donors only. If there are problems in specific spots, the donors are
contacted and may lose their parking privileges. In addition, alcohol is not allowed to be brought
into the student seating sections and additional alcohol monitors are deployed to those sections.
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 3
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1292 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1292
T (541) 346-5020 F (541) 346-6251 www.uoregon.edu
An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
The implementation of the UOPD student-assistance “ambassador program has been very successful
and is outlined below.
UOPD Safety Ambassadors – Take Home Service
The UOPD Safety Ambassador Program offers a free shuttle to University of Oregon Students during
Oregon Football games at Autzen Stadium, operating from kick-off through the start of the 3rd
quarter. This shuttle allows a safe transportation option for Oregon students who may be alone,
intoxicated or unable to get home safely on their own from Autzen Stadium. The shuttle provides
transportation from Autzen Stadium to their residence within the UOPD Safe Rides boundary map.
The purpose of this shuttle is to mitigate the harmful effects of alcohol-related issues and support
the safety and well-being for the University of Oregon students. Provide a safe alternative from
walking alone or driving under the influence and reducing the risk of endangering themselves and/or
others.
In addition to the Safe Rides service, student Safety Ambassadors educate their peers at a booth
prominently located at the South Gates of Autzen Stadium. Ambassadors promote campus resources
and ride services, positive fan behavior and safe partying, while assisting the education of athletics
new policies (clear bag policy, no re-entry) and prohibited items. During the 2018-19 home football
season, Safety Ambassadors provided over 500 rides home to students, with an average of four, 12
passenger vehicles, serving approximately 85 riders home per game.
April 22, 2019, Meeting - Item 3
COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 20597
COUNCIL BILL 5191
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AUTZEN STADIUM AND
AMENDING SECTION 4.190 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971.
ADOPTED: July 9, 2018
SIGNED: July 12, 2018
PASSED: 8:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT:
EFFECTIVE: August 11, 2018
ATTACHMENT B
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