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Home My WebLink About190415 PH MINUTES – Eugene City Council Public Hearing and Meeting April 15, 2019 Page 1 MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 April 15, 2019 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Alan Zelenka, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor Mayor Vinis opened the April 15, 2019, public hearing and meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1. Items of Interest • Mayor Vinis – Proclaimed May 2019 Bike Month in the city of Eugene and discussed opportunities for related activities; recognized the University of Oregon Women’s Basketball team for recent successes, including participation in the NCAA Final Four game and various team and individual recognition. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: Ordinance Concerning Appointment of Presiding Municipal Judge and Amending Section 2.011 of the Eugene Code, 1971 No public testimony was given. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt Council Bill 5204, an ordinance concerning appointment of presiding Municipal Judge and amending section 2.011 of the Eugene Code, 1971. PASSED 8:0. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: Ordinance Adopting Hazardous Substance User Fees for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2019, and Providing for an Immediate Effective Date No public testimony was given. MOTION TO VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt Council Bill 5205, an ordinance adopting hazardous substance user fees for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019, and providing for an immediate effective date. PASSED 8:0. 4. ACTION: Ordinance Concerning Unlawful Transfer On Vehicular Portion of Right-of-Way, Adding Section 5.170 to the Eugene Code, 1971, and Amending Section 5.990 of that Code MOTION: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt Council Bill 5203, an ordinance concerning unlawful transfer on vehicular portion of right-of-way adding section 5.170 to the Eugene Code, 1971, and amending section 5.990 of that code. Council Discussion • Councilor Clark – discussed and clarified intention behind proposed ordinance; expressed support for the ordinance and outlined reasons why he felt the ordinance was needed. • Councilor Syrett – explained reasons for opposition to the ordinance and why she would not vote in favor; urged councilors to vote against ordinance.