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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 811, Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 10, 2014
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Greg Evans
Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor
Mayor Piercy called the November 10, 2014, City Council work session to order.
A. WORK SESSION: Transportation Funding Update
Public Works Director Kurt Corey gave a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the
transportation funding plan, plans for the future and next steps, and provided information about
vehicle registration fees.
Council discussion:
• Renewed bond measure and vehicle registration fee could allow City to close funding gap.
• City has done a good job in last several years to address backlog.
• Further conversation about a comprehensive plan for unimproved roads is needed.
• Strategic conversation about capacity funding is needed.
• Rental car fee may be possible once airport property is annexed.
B. WORK SESSION: Regional Food Strategy
Intergovernmental Relations Manager Lisa Gardner and representatives from Lane County Glenda
Poling and Sarah Case gave an overview and history on regional and local food strategies and
initiatives.
Council discussion:
• Presentation or summary from economic summit would be helpful.
• This issue is better handled collaboratively and at a regional level; inquire where City can
offer assistance.
• High quality jobs are ultimate goal; dollars have to flow in and services flow out.
• Interest in seeing local food policy council become apublic/private partnership.
• Specialty markets that could bring in economic opportunities should also be considered.
The work session adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council
November 10, 2014
Work Session and Joint Elected Officials Public Hearing
MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall,125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 10, 2014
7:30 p.m.
City of Eugene Councilors Present:
Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, George Brown, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, George Poling, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka
Lane County Commissioners Present:
Pat Farr, Jay Bozievich, Sid Leiken, Pete Sorenson, Faye Stewart
City of Springfield Councilors Present:
Hillary Wylie, Dave Ralston, Sean VanGordon, Marilee Woodrow
Mayor Piercy opened the November 10, 2014, Joint Elected Officials Public Hearing.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG (Veterans Day)
Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Brian Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in honor
of Veterans Day.
Mayor Piercy opened the hearing for the City of Eugene.
Mayor Lundberg opened the hearing for the City of Springfield.
Chair Farr opened the hearing for the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
Mark Metzger from the City of Springfield briefly reviewed the public hearing items.
2. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: METRO PLAN ENABLING AMENDMENTS
Eugene: An Ordinance Amending the Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan to Enable the Establishment of City Specific Urban Growth Boundaries and
Comprehensive Planning Documents; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing
an Effective Date
Springfield: An Ordinance Amending the Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area
General Plan Text; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date
Lane County: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING/ Ordinance PA1313/ In The
Matter of Amending the Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan,
Adopting a Savings and Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date (Lane
Code File No. 509-PA14-0551) (PM 10/21/14)
Emily Jerome gave a PowerPoint presentation on the background and overview of the
amendments to the Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan.
Mayor Piercy closed the public hearing and record for the City of Eugene.
Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing and record for the City of Springfield.
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Commissioner Far, seconded by Commissioner Stewart, moved to close the public hearing
and record for the Lane County Board of Commissioners. PASSED: 5:0
Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to end discussion for the City of
Eugene. PASSED: 8:0
Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner BURL, U ch, moved to adopt Ordinance
PA 1313 in the matter of amending Eugene -Springfield area plan. PASSED 5:0
3. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: CODE AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT METRO PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCEDURES
Eugene: An Ordinance Concerning Metro Plan Amendment Procedures; Amending
Sections 9.0500, 9.70551 9.7700, 9.7705, 9.77151 9.7720, 9.77251 9.7730, and 9.7735
of the Eugene Code,1971, and Repealing Sections 9.7740, 9.7745 and 9.7750 of that
Code.
Springfield: An Ordinance Amending the Springfield Development Code Section 5.14-
100- Metro Plan Amendments to Implement Changes Made to Chapter IV of the
Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, Adopting a Severability Clause;
and Providing an Effective Date.
Lane County: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING/ Ordinance No.14-12/ In the
Matter of Amending Lane Code Chapter 12 to Codify Metro Plan Review Amendments
and Refinements Implemented by Ordinance No. PA1300 and Adopting a Savings and
Severability Clause (Lane Code File NO.509-PA14-0551) (PM 10/21/14)
Lane County: SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING/Ordinance No.14-15/ In the
Matter of Amending Lane Code Chapter 10 to Reflect Adopted Amendments to the
City of Eugene and City of Springfield Development Code to Implement Metro Plan
Review Amendments and Refinements and Adopting a Savings and Severability
Clause (Lane Code File No. 509-PA14-0551). (PM 10/21/14)
Lane County Planning Director Matt Laird provided a brief overview of the Metro Plan
amendments.
Public Comment:
• John Barofsky -Conflict resolution paragraph is a pocket veto clause.
Mayor Piercy closed the public hearing and record for Eugene.
Mayor Lundberg closed the public hearing and record for Springfield.
Commissioner Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Bozievich, moved to close the public
hearing and record for the Lane County Board of Commissioners. PASSED 5:0
Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to close discussion for the City of
Eugene. PASSED 8:0
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Commissioner Leiken, seconded by Commissioner Bozievich, moved to hold a third reading
and deliberation on Ordinances 14-12 and 1445 on December 2, 2014. PASSED 5:0
Commissioner Farr closed the Lane County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Mayor Lundberg closed the City of Springfield meeting.
Mayor Piercy closed the City of Eugene meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council
November 10, 2014
Work Session and Joint Elected Officials Public Hearing