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Work Session and Meeting
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 22, 2015
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 June 22, 2015, City Council work session to order.
A. Fire Department Update
Fire Chief Randy Groves and Deputy Chief Joe Zaludek gave an update of local fire danger levels; fuel mitigation efforts; river levels and activities; and fireworks. Council discussion:
• Appreciate update on conditions and work to save lives.
• Council should consider banning fireworks, especially considering current and anticipated weather conditions.
• Firework signs are a good, proactive strategy.
B. WORK SESSION: Annual Meeting with Police Commission
Police Commission Chair Bob Walker and Vice Chair Tamara Miller presented the annual report of the Police Commission, reviewing what was accomplished, highlights, and the plan for the next fiscal year. Council discussion:
• Very thoughtful and dedicated members serve on the Police Commission.
• Lots of important work has resulted in the implementation of thoughtful, efective policies.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to approve the Police Commission FY2016 and FY2017 work plan. PASSED 8:0
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER
Council discussion:
• McKenzie Watershed Council received an update about the SPARC program.
• Citizens are concerned about fireworks, cell towers, and proposed rezoning.
• National League of Cities summer meeting was useful and informative.
• Lane ACT has three vacancies; applications are being considered.
• Human Services Commission approved its budget and received Operation 365 update.
• Sustainability Commission will hold its annual one-half-day retreat this summer.
• Goodpasture Island Neighbors meeting is scheduled for June 23.
• Constituent concerns have been received about Cars 2 Go and parking in neighborhoods.
• Current IGR process isn’t working well; reconsideration needed.
• Parks staff did an incredible job addressing residents’ concerns about spraying.
• Recent Council newsletter highlighted several important City initiatives and activities.
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Work Session and Meeting
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 22, 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 June 22, 2015, City Council meeting. Mayor Piercy opened with a statement and moment of silence for the victims of the June 17, 2015, shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
1. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Teacher Donna Dubois and students Lily Hansen, Lucy Chambliss, Olivia Carroll and Lizzy Danforth from Camas Ridge School in Eugene presented their visions for the future public plaza that will be on 8th Avenue in front of the new City Hall.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
1. Bob Carson – Concerned about rezoning for housing project near Cascade Manor. 2. Richard Sundt – Concerned about rezoning for housing project near Cascade Manor. 3. Mark Robinowitz – Said area is in a severe drought; stop consuming fossil fuels. 4. Mary Addams – Concerned about second-hand smoke downtown. Council discussion:
• Traffic volume is at an all-time high on Beltline and continues to get worse.
3. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making
Appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2014 and
Ending June 30, 2015 1. John Barofsky – Said Supplemental Budget doesn’t get the same scrutiny as budget.
Council discussion:
• Glad to see Civic Stadium expenses are included in Supplemental Budget.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 5132, adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015. PASSED 8:0
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3. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: A Resolution Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing
Funds Pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes; a Resolution Certifying
that the City of Eugene Provides the Municipal Services Required by Oregon Revised
Statues Section 221.760 in Order to Receive State Shared Revenues; and a Resolution
Adopting the Budget, Making Appropriations, Determining, Levying and Categorizing the
Annual Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 5133, electing to receive State Revenue Sharing funds pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon Revised Statutes. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 5134, certifying that the City of Eugene provides the municipal services required by Oregon Revised Statues Section 221.760. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 5135, adopting the budget, making appropriations, and determining, levying and categorizing the annual ad valorem property tax levy for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0
The Mayor adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the
Eugene Urban Renewal Agency.
4. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making
Appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year
Beginning July 1, 2014 and Ending June 30, 2015
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 1075, adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015. PASSED 8:0
5. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: A Resolution of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of
Eugene Adopting the Budget, Making Appropriations, and Declaring the Amount of Tax
to be Certified for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Resolution 1076, of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene adopting the budget, making appropriations and declaring the amount of tax to be certified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0
The Mayor adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the
meeting of the Eugene City Council.
6. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: An Ordinance Extending the Sunset Date of the Permitted
Overnight Sleeping (“Rest Stop”) Pilot Program Adopted by Ordinance No. 20517
1. Fay de Buhr – Said rest stops are amazing for homeless to find stability in our community. Council discussion:
• Would like to expand more to help more; a valuable model has been created.
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt Council Bill 5144, extending the sunset date of Ordinance No. 20517 to March 31, 2016.
PASSED 8:0
7. ACTION: Appointment to Boards, Commissions and Committees
Budget Committee
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Jill Fetherstonhaugh to Position 4 on the Budget Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Lori Mace to Position 6 on the Budget Committee for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Scott Nowicki to Position 8 on the Budget Committee, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
Civilian Review Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Lindsey Foltz to Position 5 on the Civilian Review Board, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Bernadette Conover to Position 6 on the Civilian Review Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Heather Marek to Position 7 on the Civilian Review Board, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018.
MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to substitute George Rode. FAILED 3:5, Councilors Clark, Poling, and Evans in support.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 6:2, Councilors Clark and Poling opposed.
Historic Review Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Savannah R. Herrell to Position 6 on the Historic Review Board for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019. PASSED 8:0
Human Rights Commission
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Debra Merskin to Position 7 on the Human Rights Commission, a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Andrew Thomson to Position 8 on the Human Rights Commission, a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Philip Carrasco to Position 9 on the Human Rights Commission, a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Bonnie Souza to Position 1on the Human Rights Commission, an unexpired term on June 30, 2017. PASSED 7:1, Councilor Poling opposed.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Edward McGlone to Position 10 on the Human Rights Commission, for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint Joseph Gonzales to Position 3 on the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency, for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0
Planning Commission
MOTION: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to reappoint William Randall to Position 6 on the Planning Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019.
MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to substitute Richard Duncan. FAILED 1:7, Councilor Clark in support.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 8:0
MOTION: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to appoint Brianna Nicolello to Position 7 on the Planning Commission for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019.
MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to substitute Richard Duncan. FAILED 4:5, Councilors Clark, Evans, Poling, and Pryor in favor; Mayor Piercy voted no to break the tie.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 6:2, Councilors Clark and Poling opposed.
Sustainability Commission
• Councilor Evans appointed Alexis Biddle to the Ward 6 position for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019.
• Councilor Syrett reappointed Sue Wolling to the Ward 7 position for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019.
• Councilor Pryor appointed Thomas Price to the Ward 8 position for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2019.
Toxics Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to appoint Marcus Baxter to Position 3, an industry representative on the Toxics Board for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0