HomeMy WebLinkAbout160216.PH.SIREEugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
February 16, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett Chris Pryor
Councilors Absent: Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark
Mayor Piercy opened the February 16, 2016, City Council public hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING and POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Adopting Hazardous Substance User
Fees for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2016
1. Andree Phelps -Supported ordinance; reported that Toxics Board plans more outreach.
2. Christine Zeller -Powell - Supported ordinance; believes Toxics Board is important and unique.
Council discussion:
• Specific changes and efforts by the Toxics Board are helping to ensure a level playing field.
• Any changes to the program should be communicated to the public.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Evans, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to adopt Council
Bill 5 15 2, adopting hazardous substance user fees for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2016.
PASSED 6:0
2. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Extending the Sunset Dates of the Rest Stop and Dusk to
Dawn Pilot Programs.
1. Tracy Joscelyn -Supported ordinance; spoke to how grateful she is and how model is working.
2. Kelly Mortensen -Supported ordinance; spoke to how thankful she is for support of programs.
3. Christopher A. Pope - Supported ordinance; spoke to real -world benefits the programs offer.
Council discussion:
• Researchers have found the programs are working, are effective and save money.
• A clear purpose statement should be added to the ordinance.
• The rest stop program should become permanent; more work to build additional shelters,
move toward Housing 1st model needed.
• The time parameters outlined in the ordinance may need to be changed to reflect seasonal
changes.
• Enlist the help of experts and those involved with the program when considering changes.
The meeting adjourned at 756 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council February 16, 2016 Page 1
Public Hearing