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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 13, 2 015
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 July 13, 2015, City Council work session to order.
A. WORK SESSION: Library Local Option Levy
Library, Recreation Cultural Services Director Renee Grube and Library Services Director Connie
Bennett gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing the Library of the Future and details on the
library levy recommendation.
Council discussion:
• Clarity of goals in the proposal is great; well -planned proposal.
• There is strong public support for the restoration of lost library hours.
• Proposal contains enough safeguards that allow flexibility on the measure.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt the
resolution attached as Attachment A. PASSED 8:0
B. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Multiple -Unit Property Tax Exemptions
City Attorney Glenn Klein and Community Development Manager Denny Braud led the council in a
discussion on the proposed Multiple -Unit Property Tax Exemption ordinance.
Council discussion:
• Opposed to MUPTE; everybody should have to pay taxes.
• Clawback provisions in ordinance should be as strong as possible.
• Proposed changes allow City to move forward with goal of getting more people downtown.
• Need to be broad and flexible in defining workforce housing.
MOTION: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to adopt the version of the
ordinance with Councilor Zelenka's proposed amendments.
MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved
to substitute for the original redline version of the ordinance. PASSED 5:3, Councilors Brown,
Taylor and Syrett opposed.
MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to
amend section 2.946 subsection 2h by adding the tax as shown below to leave the decision of
what constitutes workforce housing to future code amendments. FAILED 3:5, Councilors
Brown, Taylor and Zelenka in support.
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to delete the
sentence at the end of paragraph 3 on page 9, subsection 3 that says alternatively the owner
may comply with the requirement to include not less than 30% of the units. FAILED 3:5,
Councilors Brown, Taylor and Zelenka in support.
CALL THE QUESTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Poling, called the
question. PASSED 6:2, Councilors Brown and Zelenka opposed.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: PASSED 7:1, Councilor Taylor opposed.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to schedule a work
session as soon as practicable after break to discuss workforce housing and its definition.
PASSED 7:1, Councilor Taylor opposed.
The work session adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
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MINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 13, 2 015
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 July 13, 2015, City Council meeting.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG and READING OF THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
In honor of Independence Day on July 4, Matti Cone, President of the UO Veterans and
Family Student Association, and Bryan Boender, local attorney-at4aw and member of
the Veterans Memorial Association, read the Declaration of Independence and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
The Mayor recognized the Sheldon High School varsity baseball team for winning the 2015
Oregon State 6A baseball title.
3. PUBLIC FORUM
1. Richard Herman -supported the affordable housing project in Santa Clara.
2. Steve Bade - gave an update on the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Council
3. Adrienne De Florio - stated the importance of 41h Amendment.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to approve
the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0
4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Land Use Code Maintenance and Amending
Sections 9.0500, 9.1060, 9.2160, 9.2740, 9.3115, 9.3210, 9.3310, 9.3510, 9.3810, 9.3910,
9,4260; 9.5200, 9.61051 9.64101 9.6610, 9.7315, 9.7335, 9.7415, 9.74551 9.7505, 907520;
9.7560, 9.7655, 9,8400, 9.8405) and 9.8855 of the Eugene Code, 1971(City File CA 15-2)
1. Michael Reeder -supported the proposed amendments, especially the parking
amendments.
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5. WORK SESSION: City Hall
Design and Construction Manager Mike Penwell and the City Hall Rebuild team gave an update
on the demolition process and showed a PowerPoint on the schematic design concepts.
Council discussion:
• Design should be something that lasts and a legacy for the future.
• Simplicity of layout appreciated; creates public space public can easily navigate.
• Transparency aspect and openness to street very exciting; captures Eugene vibe.
• Appreciate that design is within the financial means of the City.
• No sense that building is uniquely Eugene; more history needs to be incorporated.
• Should be a net -zero energy building; calculate cost to get this accomplished.
• Concerns about safety and vulnerability of staff and public should be addressed.
7. ACTION: Crest Drive Traffic Island
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to direct the
City Manager to remove the traffic circle island at Crest and Lincoln, install a speed table
down the hill from that location, and to bring back a plan for funding the approximately
$25,000 cost. PASSED 7:1, Councilor Clark opposed.
Council discussion:
• Concern expressed about council getting involved in service issues.
• Current configuration is dangerous; removal of island widely supported.
The meeting adjourned at 8:56p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
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