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Eugene City Council
JHarris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 21, 2 014
7:00 p.m.
Councilors present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg Evans,
George Poling, Mike Clark
Mayor Kitty Piercy opened the July 21, 2014, City Council public hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning the Definition of Motorized Transportation
Device Operating Bicycles and Skateboards on Sidewalks and Amending Sections 5.010,
5.160, 5.400, and 5.450 of the Eugene Code,1971
1. Deb Frisch -supported the proposed changes.
2. Pete Rasmussen - spoke in support of allowing electric bikes on bike paths.
3. Casey Westover - spoke in support of allowing Segways as they are considered assisted devices.
4. Martin Hennen - supported the ordinance, noting it is a mobility issue.
5. Duncan Rhodes - supported the ordinance; asked for speed limit signs on bike paths.
6. Paul Moore - supported the ordinance, noting the popularity motorized bikes.
Council discussion:
• Interest expressed in adding Segways at some point.
• Request made to use actual pictures of what is allowed rather than verbiage alone.
• Interest expressed in striping or lane divisions for pedestrians and bikes.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Extending the Sunset Date of the Permitted Overnight
Sleeping IL Rest Stop") Pilot Program Adopted by Ordinance No. 20517
1. Geoffrey Smith -supported the proposed ordinance, citing safety considerations.
2. Daniel Roark -supported the ordinance, saying the camps helped him return to college.
3. Deb Frisch - Noted that this is a pilot program but there is no data.
4. Jennifer Frenzer-Knowlton - supported the ordinance as a good response to complex situation.
5. Dale Kegley - supported the ordinance, saying more help for the homeless is needed.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Climate Recovery and Adding Sections 6.675,
6.680, 6.685, and 6.690 to the Eugene Code,1971
1. Gordon Levitt -supported the ordinance and continued leadership by the City.
2. Ann Howguard -supported the ordinance, noting it bolsters the triple bottom line tool.
3. Mary Lemocker - supported the ordinance as a good show of leadership from adults.
4. Mark Robinowitz - said the ordinance needs better math and specifics.
5. Sara Burant - supported the ordinance, saying the situation is dire.
6. Deb Frisch - opposed the ordinance; saying it's too late to stop global warming.
7. Tom Bowerman - supported the ordinance but TBL portion needs improvement.
8. Tayo Olson, Kyra Gunther, Jesse Bauman, Bay Olson, Oscar Ludwig - supported the ordinance.
9. Hazel VanEmerson, Zeeland Bell, Nick Fox - supported the Climate Ordinance.
10. Pamela Driscoll - supported the proposed ordinance.
11. Howard Saxion - supported the ordinance, noting climate change is real.
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12. Edward McGlone - supported the ordinance, saying City can play a critical role.
13. Dan Galpern - supported the ordinance, noting immediate action is needed.
14. Beth Rivers - supported the ordinance as well as additional climate recovery steps.
S. Jeff Hoyt - opposed the ordinance, noting climate models are a disaster.
16. Howie Bonnett - supported the ordinance and solving national problems are at a local level.
17. Paul Moore - supported the ordinance.
18. Ruth Koenig - supported the ordinance as important for all generations.
19. Mel Bankoff - supported the ordinance as an important step in the right direction.
20. Brenda Kame'enui - supported the ordinance.
21. Matt Nelson - opposed the ordinance, saying it is not well written.
22. Julia Olson - supported the ordinance as avery important step.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Sick Leave; Adding Sections 4.570 through
4.580 to the Eugene Code; Amending Section 4.996 of that Code; and Providing for an
Effective Date.
1. Laurie Trieger -supported the ordinance; wage and health laws met similar opposition.
2. Jim Hyslip - opposed the ordinance; still struggles as a business.
3. JoAnn Smith - supported the ordinance; sick children going to school is a problem.
4. Reginald Jensen - opposed the ordinance.
5. Marshall Wilde - supported the ordinance; fine business that don't have paid sick leave.
6. Edward Gerdes - supported the ordinance but has some concerns.
7. Debra Margraf - supported the ordinance; concerned with multi -employer situations.
8. Dan Meyers - opposed the ordinance; lots of unanswered questions.
9. Dawn Helwig - supported the ordinance.
10. Nancy NesSmith - opposed the ordinance; shouldn't make decision on leap of faith.
11. Stefan Ostrach - supported the ordinance; long overdue.
12. Robert Bennett - opposed the ordinance.
13. Dan Egan - opposed the ordinance.
14. Ken Neubeck - supported the ordinance; HRC unanimously supports.
15. Edward McGlone - was neutral about the ordinance, noting its flaws.
16. Teresa Montes - supported the ordinance; human rights issue.
17. Lindy Moore- opposed the ordinance; ordinance is punitive and untimely.
18. John Mohlis - supported the ordinance; exemption for collective bargaining agreements.
19. Jeannine Parisi - EWEB asking for clear path exemptions.
20. Rob Sisk - supported the ordinance.
21. Karen Stewart - neutral on sick leave ordinance.
22. Gavin McComas - supported the ordinance; reduces turnover of employees.
23. Barbara Britt - opposed the ordinance; provide paid time off and shirt trading instead.
24. Andrew Lewinter - supported the ordinance; dilemma between going to work sick or not.
25. Kellie Hays - opposed the ordinance; so challenging for small businesses.
26. Kevin Billman - supported the ordinance.
27. Bob Bussel - supported the ordinance; chance to strike a blow against inequality.
28. Sandy Little - supported the ordinance; public health issue.
29. Mike Nesbitt - opposed the ordinance; not represented in task force.
30. Catherine Reinhart - supported the ordinance; bookkeeping is minimal.
31. Richard Turanski - opposed the ordinance; not enough time to look at concerns.
32. Linda Seymour - supported the ordinance.
33. Annemarie Hirsch - supported the ordinance.
34. Joel Bartlett - opposed the ordinance; payroll and fixed costs rising.
35. Cindy Kokis - supported the ordinance; all other 1stworld countries have it.
36. Casey Ferguson - opposed the ordinance; have to compete with companies nationwide.
37. Paloma Sparks - supported the ordinance.
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38. Brittany Quick -Warner - opposed the ordinance.
39. Tara Davee - supported the ordinance; health equality issue.
40. Gary Warren - opposed the ordinance; intrusion on workplace.
41. Phil Carrasco - supported the ordinance.
42. Ron Tyree - opposed the ordinance; City has no business trying to interfere.
43. Maria Mendez - supported the ordinance.
44. Ralph Parshall - opposed the ordinance; review City Charter section 14.
45. Carla McNelly - supported the ordinance.
46. Rubin Garcia - opposed the ordinance; inappropriate.
47. Heather Marek - supported the ordinance, voted as top priority at her organization.
48. Jeff Hoyt - opposed the ordinance.
49. Wilfredo Duran - supported the ordinance; human rights and immigrant rights issue.
50. Matt Nelson - opposed the ordinance; unintended consequences will happen.
51. Marvin Alessandro Tilerino - supported the ordinance; common sense.
52. Salvador Diaz Trejo - supported the ordinance; families need access to this.
53. Cheryl Brewer - supported the ordinance; vital to public health and health system.
54. Lee Mercer - supported the ordinance; 66% of small businesses support this.
55. Patricia Cortez - supported the ordinance; too many workers don't have sick leave.
56. Rose Wilde - supported the ordinance; will help domestic violence victims.
57. Patricia Toledo - supported the ordinance.
58. Eileen Ordway - supported the ordinance and ending inequality.
59. Brian Krieg - supported the ordinance.
Council discussion:
• Need additional work sessions before taking action.
• More information about the financial implications requested.
• Updates throughout the administrative rule -making process needed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Zi C�
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
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