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HomeMy WebLinkAbout170313.WSandMeeting.SIREMINUTES – Eugene City Council March 13, 2017 Page 1 Work Session and Meeting M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 March 13, 2017 5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett via phone, Chris Pryor Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor, George Poling, Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the March 13, 2017, meeting of the Eugene City Council. A. Committee Reports and Items of Interest from Mayor, City Council, and City Manager Council discussion: • There is a hearing on House Bill 2669 on March 20 at the legislature. • Groundbreaking on youth house on Willamette by St. Vincent de Paul is next week. • Connection to the fiber network downtown will begin on March 21. B. WORK SESSION: Review of 2016 Implementation on Bond Measure to Fix Streets and 2017 Pavement Management Report Public Works Engineering Team Leader Jennifer Wiler gave a brief update on the annual report on the 2016 implementation on the bond measure, Street Review Repair Panel annual report, and 2017 pavement management report. Council discussion: • Impressed and pleased with progress, especially the bike/ped options. • Support another bond measure to continue work. • Thankful for staff and citizen volunteers; citizens can be proud of what has been done. • Would like to look into adding an increase to the maintenance overlay fund. • Success was due to the specific list of projects, review panel and auditor; great model to use. • Would like to increase portion for bike/ped projects in a new bond. • Consideration of railroad quiet zone outside urban renewal district should be added. • Need to ensure stable operations and maintenance budget to help eliminate bonds. • Ice storm repairs should also be considered and factored into future needs. • Inspired by new techniques on fixing roads; helps with climate goals. C. WORK SESSION: Commercial Setback Code Requirements for Downtown Associate Planner Zach Galloway gave a PowerPoint presentation discussing downtown within the community vision; existing standards and available tools, walkable streets, landscaping, and current projects. MINUTES – Eugene City Council March 13, 2017 Page 3 Work Session and Meeting M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 March 13, 2017 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett via phone, Chris Pryor Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor, George Poling, Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the March 13, 2017, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1. PUBLIC FORUM 1. David Kelly – Opposed to the 1,000 ft. buffer zone for marijuana dispensaries. 2. Jennifer Frenzer-Knowlton – Supported giving Nightingale more time and resources. 3. Leslie Robnett – Supported more rest stops and efforts to help the homeless. 4. Bette Grant – Supported more staff and funds to help with rest stops citywide. 5. Evan Shenkin – Supported House Bill 2669 for statewide toxics right-to-know program. 6. Michael Gannon – Supported Nightingale Health Sanctuary and efforts to help the homeless. 7. Lisa Arkin – Supported House Bill 2669 for statewide toxics right-to-know program. 8. Tai Pruce-Zimmerman – Supported expanding efforts to make downtown safer. 9. Kimberly Gladen – Concerned about drug sales on the courthouse plaza during Saturday Market. 10, Brad Foster – Supported a homeless shelter to house people; opposed to park bond. Council discussion: • Siting Nightingale Health Sanctuary at the Eugene Mission was to be a temporary situation. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 5:0 3. ACTION: Granite Properties Resolution Amendment MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to approve Resolution 5188, which amends the resolution concerning approval of the multi-unit property tax exemption for the property located at 844 Olive Street (in Attachment A). PASSED 5:0 4. ACTION: An Ordinance Providing for Withdrawal of Annexed Properties from the Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District, the Santa Clara Water District, the Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District, the Lane Rural Fire/Rescue District, the Junction City Water Control District, the River Road Park & Recreation District, the River Road Water District, and the Eugene Rural Fire Protection District 1 MINUTES – Eugene City Council March 13, 2017 Page 4 Work Session and Meeting MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to adopt Council Bill 5167, an ordinance withdrawing territories from the Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District, the Santa Clara Water District, the Willakenzie Rural Fire Protection District, the Lane Rural Fire/Rescue District, the Junction City Water Control District, the River Road Park & Recreation District, the River Road Water District, and the Eugene Rural Fire Protection District 1. PASSED 5:0 5. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program No testimony was presented. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to adopt the FY 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Program as recommended by the Budget Committee. PASSED 4:1, Councilor Semple opposed. 6. PUBLIC HEARING and POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Protections for Individuals and Adding Sections 2.495 and 2.497 to the Eugene Code, 1971. 1. Joe Tyndall – Opposed the ordinance and illegal immigration. 2. Jennifer Frenzer-Knowlton – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 3. Bonnie Souza – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 4. Carol Scherer – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 5. Selena Trevino – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals and standing up for what is right. 6. James Morrison – Opposed to the ordinance as it ignores the rule of law. 7. Ken Neubeck – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; it is a significant act. 8. Charlie Landeros – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; it is a matter of survival. 9. Roy Ward – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 10. Alejandro Garcia Iboa – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; nurtures community. 11. Joel Iboa – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; legacy of unity. 12. Therese Picado – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; solidarity with immigrants. 13. Mariana Paredones – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 14. Debbie Paine – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 15. Justice Skinner Lopata – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; voices should be heard. 16. Malea Goza – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 17. Cameron Hubbe – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 18. Jennifer Scott – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 19. Hugo Nicolas – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 20. Michele Eggers – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; protect rights and safety. 21. Sarah Stoeckl – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 22. Marissa Garcia – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; take a stand. 23. Ericka Thessen – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; protect children and families. 24. Michelle Martinez – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 25. Perla Alvarez – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 26. Manuel Mejia Gonzalez – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; urgent. 27. Sara Hubbe – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals. 28. Jesse Hubbe – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals; be an inclusive community. 29. Darian Morray – Supported the ordinance protecting individuals.