HomeMy WebLinkAbout150427.WSand Meeting.SIREMINUTES – Eugene City Council April 27, 2015 Page 2
Work Session and Meeting
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
April 27, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Greg Evans Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor Mayor Piercy opened the April 28, 2015, City Council meeting. Mayor Piercy opened with a statement and moment of silence in support of Sister City Kathmandu, Nepal, which suffered a devastating earthquake on April 25.
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PUBLIC FORUM
1. Wayne Martin – Supported homeless efforts going on in the city. 2. John Brown – Proposed idea of “hobbit housing” and patrols along the riverbank. 3. John Dotson – Asked for a review of elector’s rights regarding street rights-of-way. 4. William Ward – Spoke against any expansion of UGB for housing or industry. 5. Sterling Rand – Said ridesharing is important and an inevitable development. 6. Kristen Brandt – Provided an update on homeless efforts by Occupy Eugene. 7. Art Bollman – Said police crackdown in downtown is forcing homeless to the river. 8. John Barofsky – Said FY16 budget is good; more public engagement is needed. 9. Terra Williams – Related an incident involving the improper search of personal property. 10. Sue Sierralupé – Said Occupy Medical voted to ask council to ban smoking in parks. Council discussion:
• Extra time for public input on budget will be provided at upcoming meetings.
• Complaints involving police should go to the Police Auditor.
• UGB expansion unecessary; appreciate efforts to help clean up river.
• Controversy over Uber isn’t about technology, it’s about safety.
• Information about street rights of way and electors’ rights requested.
2. ACTION: Eugene-Springfield 2015 One-Year Action Plan
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to approve the Eugene-Springfield 2015 One-Year Action Plan summary for use of Federal CDBG and HOME funds in FY16 provided in Attachment B. PASSED 8-0
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council discussion:
• Police Commission planning retreat is Saturday May, 2.
• Concerned about stormwater and wastewater fees going up.
• Portland is requiring Uber drivers to get business licenses.
• Travel Lane County tourism industry celebration will be Monday May, 4.
• Lane Work Force Partnership will be giving a report to Council on new changes.
• More information about sidewalk at the Goodpasture Island Road bridge requested.