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HomeMy WebLinkAbout181210 MTG and URAMINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting December 10, 2018 Page 1 M I N U T E S Eugene City Council and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 December 10, 2018 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror, Mayor Vinis opened the December 10, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1. PUBLIC FORUM 1. Danadia Greene – urged council to act in support of homeless, especially women with children. 2. Larry Bowser – shared concern about incidents occurring at the Camp 99 homeless site. 3. Dave Cooley – shared concern about incidents occurring at the Camp 99 homeless site. 4. Serena Orsinger – spoke in support of increased prioritization of Climate Action Plan. 5. Lee DeVeau – objected to business’ objection to the use of City property as a homeless shelter. . 6. Todd Boyle – spoke about the urgent need to provide low-income housing. 7. Pam Garrison – spoke about the urgent need for homeless shelter and protection. 8. Sue Barnhart – said the housing crisis and global warming are the two most important issues. 9. Michael Carrigan – encouraged council to resist the NIMBY reaction to housing and climate goals. 10. Louie Vidmar – supported safe places for people to be, especially in winter weather. 11. Pamela Krause – spoke of personal experience with homelessness and safety at Camp 99. 12. Mel Hite – urged council to develop different types of housing and shelters; draw on expertise. 13. Jerry Smith – supported increasing resources for the homeless. 14. Raging Grannies – sang a song about the urgency of addressing climate change. 15. Linda Heyl – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction. 16. Carol Scherer – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction. . 17. Jim Neu – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction; 350 Eugene’s suggestions. 18. Betzi Hitz – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction. 19. Mitchell McDonald – supported allowing those in homeless camps to stay throughout the day. 20. John Thielking – supported efforts to increase focus and resources on homelessness. 21. Ralph McDonald – asked council to support sustainability efforts and ideas. 22. Donna Riddle – supported an increased focus on winter strategies to help the homeless. 23. Benjamin Brubaker – supported resources to help homeless shelter efforts. 24. Rob Grey – highlighted issues faced as a result of homeless camp at Highway 99. 25. David Piccioni – spoke about homeless issues and asked for an end to criminalization. 26. John Abbe – spoke on behalf of “the shed” in support of homeless shelters. 27. Eloise Mueller – supported environmental justice efforts; course correction on CAP. 28. Timothy Morris – action on housing should be highest priority; shelter is primary human need. 29. Stephen Carson – supported peer management of the Highway 99 homeless camp. 30. David Strahan – implored audience to unify and demand change in City’s homeless policies. 31. Kris McAlister – appreciated efforts to address winter shelter crisis; success requires everyone. 32. Robin Bloomgarden – spoke in support of a Climate Action Plan course correction. 33. Wayne Martin – asked council for an apology for breaking its promise on a homeless shelter. 34. D. Hagner – spoke against efforts to stop the proliferation of natural gas. 35. Laurie Hauber – reminded council that one-size-fits-all shelter won’t solve any problems. 36. Michael Gannon – related experience with motorists who harass pedestrians and bikers. 37. E. Running Deer – asked for opportunity to prove self-governance works at Camp 99. MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting December 10, 2018 Page 2 38. Richard Self – supported creating a downtown day center; allowing people to sleep. 39. Justin Thompson – supported extending Camp 99 and making it an all-day facility. 40. Aimee Barrera – supported extending Camp 99 and making it an all-day facility. 41. Eric Jackson – asked for support in continuing Camp 99 under self-management model. 42. Anthony Theil – spoke about the reality of homelessness and supported the Camp 99 site. 43. Majeska Seese-Green – asked whether Housing Tools and Strategies work included shelters. 44. Max Jackson – disappointed with conversation about changing the structure of Camp 99. 45. Jerry Glass – said services are needed at Camp 99 site to help residents move out of homelessness. 46. Zondie Zinke – supported efforts to establish Camp 99 as a self-managed site. 47. Stefan Strek – expressed appreciation for public process. 48. Brandon Greene – supported use of public property for homeless shelter and services. Council Discussion • Climate Recover Ordinance is important in establishing goals and giving direction to staff; progress is being made. • Pressure must be placed on federal administration to take action to stem the crisis. • Homeless situation is desperate; a fresh look at potential solutions is needed. • Expansion of car camping program is viable strategy for helping homeless. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes • November 14, 2018, Work Session Minutes • November 19, 2018, Work Session Minutes • November 26, 2018, Work Session Minutes • November 26, 2018, Meeting Minutes B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for 11th and Lincoln D. Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of City of Eugene, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 Item C was pulled for further discussion. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0. Council Discussion • Appreciation expressed for the project and to developer of the property for reaching out to the councilors. VOTE ON ITEM 3 (Move to adopt the resolution approving a 20-year Low-Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for the property located at the northwest corner of 11th Avenue and Lincoln Street). PASSED 8:0 Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. 3. ACTION: Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial Report of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to adopt the resolution acknowledging receipt of the Annual Financial Report for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. PASSED 8:0 4 . PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: A Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budge t; Making Appropriations for the Urban Ren ew al Agency of the City of Euge ne for the Fisca l Year Beg inning July 1, 2018, and Ending Jun e 30, 2019 City Ma nage r Ru iz introd u ced the item an d exp la in ed the p u rpose of the Suppl emental Budget. l. j oh n Barofsky-called the cou n ci l's attention to the increase in fun d ing fo r POD staff. Cou nci I Discussion • T he r e was n ot eno ugh time to r eview th e agenda mate r ials befo r e t he council is aske d to take action . • Questio ns asked about the ra t iona le behind t he increase in funding fo r PO D staff and why, i n general, th ose costs contin ue to go up. • Questio ns as ke d a bo u t whethe r fu nds between u rb a n r e newa l districts a r e t ransfe r rable . MOTION AND VOTE: Cou ncilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Tay lo r, moved to adopt t he r esol ution adopting a Supp leme n tal Budget; making appropria t ions for the Urban Renewa l Age ncy of t he City of Eugene fo r t he fiscal year b eg in ning Jul y 1, 20 18, a nd e n d ing Jun e 30, 2019. PASSED 8:0. Mayo r Vin is adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Urba n Renewal Agency and reconve1:ed a meeting of the Eugene City Council. 5. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION: A Re solution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for the City of Eugen e for th e Fis cal Yea r Beginning July 1 , 2018 and Ending June 3 0 , 2019 City Manager Ru iz introduce d th e item a nd exp la ined t he p urpose of the Su p p lemental Budget. l. j oh n Barofsky -sa id the proposed Su pplemen ta l Budget is ve r y large a nd needs scrutiny. 2. Majeska Seese -Gr ee n -supported t he in clus ion of homeless services in the proposed bu dge t. 3 . Mich ael Ga n no n -objected to s ize of b udge t r eq u est with little opportun ity for review. Council Discussio n • Clarification requested about the late change made to t he agenda materials. • Questio ns as ked abo u t the inc lu s io n of fun ds for ho meless services . • Disappointment exp ressed about the time lin e for council approval; more time for review needed. • Qu es tions asked about the proposa l to provide for parking at the former City Ha ll lot, funds for 2021 activities, th e funds for Sister Ci ti es, and reappropriated funds for the Un ive r si t y Neig h borh ood Plan. • Questio ns asked about the SB process in general; sugges ted earli e r comm u nicatio n abo u t p roposals. MOTION AND VOT E: Cou nci lo r Clark, seconded by Councilor Tayl or, moved to adopt a reso lutio n ado p ting a Supplementa l Budge t; making ap p ropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal yea r beg in ni ng Jul y 1, 20 18 an d end ing June 30, 2019. PASSED 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Respectfully subm itted, /3J:Ji ~ Be t h Fo r rest City Reco r der Link to the webcast of t his City Council me eting: he r e. MINU T ES -E uge ne C ity Co un c il M eetin g Dece mbe r 10, 20 18 Page 3