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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall,125 East 81b Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 17, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Councilors present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark (via phone) Claire Syrett,
Chris Pryor
Councilors absent: Betty Taylor, Greg Evans
Councilor Pryor opened the November 17, 2014, City Council public hearing and noted that Mayor Piercy
was attending a housing policy conference.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Judicial Evaluation
No testimonywas provided.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Granting to MCI Communications Services, Inc., a Non-
exclusive Franchise to Use the Public Way to Construct and Maintain Public
Communications Facilities within the City of Eugene.
No testimony was provided.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 20508 to Extend the Temporary
Suspension of Multiple -Unit Property Tax Exemptions Under Sections 2.945 and 2.947 of
the Eugene Code,1971, through February 28, 2015; and Providing for an Immediate
Effective Date
1. Brian Obie -Opposed the continued suspension; said the council needs to take action now.
2. Tyson Stuber -Supported the suspension extension; said that limng contractors is puzzling.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Multiple -Unit Tax Exemptions; Amending
Sections 2.945 and 2.947 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Adding Section 2.946 to that Code
1. Brian Obie -said MUPTE is a good tool for this community; concerned about the process.
2. Joshua Skov -said Council is correct in trying to improve MUPTE; this tool is greatly needed.
3. Susan Tavakolian - said MUPTE can be a valuable tool; changes should be adopted.
4. Brittany Quick -Warner - supported the proposed MUPTE changes; critical tool for community.
5. Shelley Pineo-Jensen - presented proposed policy from Jobs for Justice.
6. Dennis Dover - supported hiring local workers for MUPTE projects.
7. Dave Hauser - supported MUPTE changes; will play vital role in downtown revitalization.
8. Peter Knox - said neighborhoods should have more involvement in MUPTE process.
9. Jeannine Parisi - supported MUPTE changes; valuable tool for community.
10. Anita Van Asperdt- supported MUPTE changes; will bring greater economic prosperity.
11. Julie Daniel - supports MUPTE changes; more dense development supports sustainability.
12. Charles Frazer - said everybody should have to pay taxes; opposed to MUPTE.
13. Lisa Arkin - supported MUPTE changes; more attention needed on environmental issues.
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14. John VanLandingham - supported the fee, not units, in MUPTE's affordable housing revisions.
15. Jacob Fox - supported MUPTE changes; very important tool.
16. Paul Conte - said MUPTE should be put on ballet for voters to decide.
Council discussion:
• Very controversial topic; should be put in front of voters.
• Neighborhood involvement in the application process is worth looking at.
• Need a work session to explore continual reporting and housing percentage.
The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
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