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Approval of Council Minutes
Meeting Date: November 26, 2012 Agenda Item Number: 2A
Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Kris Bloch
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-8497
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is a routine item to approve City Council minutes.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2012, Work Session, October 17, 2012, Regular
Meeting, October 22, 2012, Work Session, October 22, 2012, Regular Meeting, October 24, 2012,
Work Session, October 31, 2012, Work Session, November 13, 2012, Work Session, November 13,
2012, Regular Meeting, and November 14, 2012, Work Session.
ATTACHMENTS
A. October 10, 2012, Work Session
B. October 17, 2012, Work Session
C. October 22, 2012, Work Session
D. October 22, 2012, Meeting
E. October 24, 2012, Work Session
F. October 31, 2012, Work Session
G. November 13, 2012, Work Session
H. November 13, 2012, Meeting
I. November 14, 2012, Work Session
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Kris Bloch
Telephone: 541-682-8497
Staff E-Mail: kris.d.bloch@ci.eugene.or.us
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ATTACHMENT A
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
October 10, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark, George Poling,
Alan Zelenka participated via conference phone
COUNCILORS ABSENT:
Andrea Ortiz, Chris Pryor
Her Honor Mayor Kitty Piercy called the October 10, 2012, Work Session of the Eugene City Council to
order.
City of Eugene Community Relations Manager Jan Bohman provided a quick preview of activities related
to the Eugene@150 birthday party.
A. WORK SESSION: An Ordinance Concerning Unruly Gatherings; Adding Sections 4.670 and
4.672 to the Eugene Code, 1971; Repealing Section 4.775 of that Code; and Amending Sections
4.990 and 4.996 of that Code
Neighborhood Services Manager Michael Kinnison and Lt. David Natt gave a Powerpoint presentation on
the ordinance concerning unruly gatherings, providing data on health and safety issues and reviewing
elements of the ordinance.
The councilors discussed the merits of the proposed ordinance, asked questions of staff, and expressed
their perspectives on how to best address the problem of unruly gatherings.
MOTION AND VOTE
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance
on November 19, 2012. PASSED 5:1 (Taylor opposed)
B. WORK SESSION: Ambulance Fund Stabilization
Fire Chief Randy Groves provided information about the status of the ambulance fund and outlined
several options to stabilize the fund.
The council discussed some of the issues associated with the options , including the creation of a special
district, governance concerns, and priority municipal services.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 10, 2012 Page 1
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ATTACHMENT B
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
October 17, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, George
Poling, Alan Zelenka, Andrea Ortiz
City Council President George Brown called the October 17, 2012, work session of the Eugene City
Council to order.
A: WORK SESSION: OPPORTUNITY EUGENE DISCUSSION
City Manager Jon Ruiz provided background on the topic and shared historical data, route information,
transportation options and long-term guiding documents and plans
MOTION:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to direct the City Manager to return on
October 31 with a list of potential sites that could be leased to a non-profit, to establish a pilot
project for temporary, transitional housing shelters for approximately 30 adults and their
accompanying children. The list should include City-controlled properties that are one acre or
larger. The list should also:
a) indicate if there are buildings on site that could be utilized;
b) indicate access to public transportation and bike paths;
c) indicate whether the site has utilities or not; and
d) include properties that are underutilized and not routinely used for community events
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to table until the council could hear
staff’s presentation. PASSED 7:1 (Taylor opposed)
MOTION:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to direct the City manager to return on
October 31 with an explanation of the legal requirements for establishing a pilot program for
unhoused families with children as referenced in motion #1. The information should address
state and local ordinances, codes, zoning laws and all other legal requirements.
A friendly to add the words “potential risks” was accepted by the maker and seconder.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilor Ortiz, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to table the motion until after the
council’s discussion. PASSED 8:0.
Community Programs Analyst Michael Wisth provided information through a PowerPoint presentation.
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MOTION:
Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved that council approve the policy
framework for the council to use in evaluating and proposing possible options for addressing
homeless issues.
Mayor Piercy arrived at the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
MOTION and ACTION:
Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to amend policy #4 to say “promote and
protect” neighborhood livability. FAILED 4:5 (Brown, Ortiz, Taylor and Zelenka opposed;
Mayor broke tie in opposition)
MOTION TO TABLE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to table the decision until after the
conversation. PASSED 5:3 (Clark, Farr, and Taylor opposed)
MOTION and ACTION:
Councilor Ortiz, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to direct the City Manager to schedule a
public hearing on the amendment allowing tents to be defined as vehicles for the purpose of legal
car camping. PASSED 8:0
MOTION TO UN-TABLE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to un-table Councilor Brown’s first
motion. PASSED 8:0
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Farr, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to amend to add “include conditions that
could potentially preclude a site, as well as information about the number of residential properties
within a certain distance from the site. PASSED 7:1 (Ortiz opposed)
A friendly to remove the reference to parks was accepted.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED (Councilor Brown’s first motion)
PASSED 7:1 (Clark opposed)
Councilor Clark left the meeting at 1:18 p.m.
MOTION TO UN-TABLE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, moved to un-table Councilor Brown’s second
motion. PASSED 7:0.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION (Councilor Brown’s second motion):
PASSED 7:0
MOTION AND ACTION:
Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to direct the City Manager to return to
council on October 31 for a work session on proposed winter strategies and, following council
action on those strategies, to schedule subsequent work sessions to address the following topics:
a) options to support, improved and potentially expand existing services;
b) potential new initiatives including a possible village on both City and private sites; and
c) work on the remaining five items included on the Opportunity Eugene Task Force
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PASSED 7:0.
MOTION:
Councilor Taylor moved to un-table Councilor Clark’s motion. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Mayor Piercy presented a quilt from the Lutheran ladies of Emmaus Luther Church, which was given to
her during a Eugene@150 birthday celebration at Skinner’s cabin.
Meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 17, 2012 Page 3
Work Session
ATTACHMENT C
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
October 22, 2012
5:30 pm
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark, George Poling,
Alan Zelenka, Andrea Ortiz, Chris Pryor
COUNCILORS ABSENT:
Her Honor Mayor Kitty Piercy called the October 22, 2012, Work Session of the Eugene City Council to
order and gave thanks to everyone involved in the success of the Eugene@150 Celebration.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL,
AND CITY MANAGER
Councilors shared updates from each of their committees. The City Manager was asked to pull together a
Committee on Downtown Public Safety. He asked for names or suggestions from the Mayor and
councilors.
B. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e)
Mayor Piercy adjourned the work session meeting of Eugene City Council and convened the Urban
Renewal Agency for an executive session.
Mayor Piercy adjourned the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened the Eugene City Council.
C
. WORK SESSION: City Hall Update
Staff from Central Services presented a Power Point presentation of the work done by the Subcommittee
to Discuss City Hall Options. Councilors expressed comments, questions, concerns and a sense of
priority for information about a future City Hall. Kristie Hammitt, Larry Hill and Jason Dedrick each
provided information to the Mayor and Council about the work they’ve done to-date, site options, next
steps and funding. Staff answered questions and agreed to come back at a later date with more details
about the prospective sites as well as to come prepared to discuss some funding options.
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 22, 2012 Page 1
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ATTACHMENT D
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue - Eugene, Oregon 97401
October 22, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present:
Mayor Piercy, George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark,
Pat Farr, Chris Pryor, Andrea Ortiz
Mayor Piercy convened the October 22, 2012, City Council meeting.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
Regna Meritt, Portland, supported Resolution 5065, opposing transport of coal.
Deb Frisch suggested the Register-Guard is a bad influence in our community.
Lynn Anderson opposed coal transport citing declining property values and huge costs to taxpayers.
Debra McGee opposed coal transport, citing health issues.
Sally Crum opposed coal transport, citing health issues.
Jim Olmsted opposed coal transport through Eugene.
Mel Bankoff opposed coal trains, citing health and protecting the earth for youth.
Laura Ohanian opposed coal transport citing environmental concerns.
Paul Cosgrove, Portland, opposed some of the language of the bag ban; supported eliminating fee.
B Rivers, opposed coal transport and wanted jobs discussions to happen - visioning session for jobs.
Leroy Marney supported coal transport citing jobs needs.
Jere Rosemeyer opposed coal transport, citing hazards, derailments, and risk.
Brock Nelson, Union Pacific, supported transport of coal by train.
Carla Hervert opposed coal transport through Eugene.
Juan Carlos Valle opposed Deerbrook Development and coal transport; supported acquisition of
Amazon Headwater Lands.
Benton Elliott opposed coal transport citing health and environmental concerns.
Donald Burton opposed coal transport through Eugene.
Sabra Marcroft, Ward 7, supported bag ban, citing environmental concerns.
Greg Peden, Portland, NW Alliance of Exports, supported coal transport for job creation.
Gordon Levitt, UO law student, opposed coal transport, citing health concerns.
Kyle DeBord opposed transport of coal, noting extraction and export of 'pollution' is not good.
Annski Williams Simrat opposed coal mining, use and transport, citing environmental concerns.
Joe Tyndall opposed coal transport.
Sarah Higginbotham, Environment Oregon, supported the plastic bag ban.
Charlie Plybon supported the plastic bag ban, citing problems with plastic for future generations.
Sage Fox, age 14, opposed coal transport, citing health and environmental concerns.
Cameron Fox opposed coal transport, citing environmental concerns, safety issues and high risk.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr moved to approve the Consent Calendar.
PASSED 8:0.
3. ACTION: West Eugene Enterprise Zone Boundary Amendment
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to adopt Resolution 5072, authorizing
application to the State of Oregon for a West Eugene Enterprise Zone boundary amendment.
PASSED 7:1, Councilor Taylor opposed.
4. ACTION: An Ordinance Encouraging the Use of Reusable Bags, Banning Single-Use Plastic
Carryout Bags, and Adding Sections 6.850, 6.855, 6.860, and 6.865 to the Eugene Code, 1971.
.
MOTION:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to adopt Council Bill 5078, an ordinance
concerning a ban on plastic bag use.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Farr, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to amend to change the word “shall” in
section 6.860 to “may” and to eliminate subsection B. FAILED 4:5; councilors Brown, Ortiz,
Taylor and Zelenka opposed. Mayor Piercy broke tie in opposition.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Zelenka, moved to strike the words “Post Consumer”
from the definition of the recycling content of the paper bags. PASSED 8:0.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
PASSED 6:2, councilors Poling and Clark opposed.
5. ACTION: Transport of Coal for Export through Eugene:
MOTION:Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to adopt Resolution 5065
opposing the transport of coal for export through Eugene.
MOTION TO AMEND AND VOTE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to amend Section 5 to include a
review of a comprehensive independent health impact statement. PASSED 8:0.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
.
PASSED 5:3, councilors Farr, Poling and Clark opposed
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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ATTACHMENT E
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
October 24, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, George
Poling, Alan Zelenka, Andrea Ortiz
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the October 24, 2012, work session of the Eugene City Council to order.
A.WORK SESSION: Amendments to Eugene Sign Code
Jerry Lidz from the City Attorney’s Office presented updated information on the proposed sign code
amendments. Areas of concern from previous sessions were noted, such as the number of signs
allowed in each yard or on each property and regulation of flags. Mr. Lidz explained how each of
those issues is handled within the new code language. Councilors asked for language clarity about
readerboard signs. They requested specific language that specifies how high the signs can be and
also how far off the ground they must be.
WORK SESSION: City Center Skatepark Update
B.
Neil Björklund, Parks and Open Space planning manager, presented information about the skate
park.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to direct staff to
work with the new coalition of community partners to raise additional private funds, and to bring
back a funding proposal in Supplemental Budget 1 to appropriate additional Park SDC funds
from balance available for the development and construction of the WJ Skatepark and Urban
Plaza, in order to begin construction of all four phases in 2013. PASSED 8:0
C. RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON COAL TRAIN RESOLUTION
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to reconsider the council’s
adoption of Resolution 5065 opposing the transport of coal for export through Eugene.
PASSED 6:2 (Clark and Farr opposed)
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to amend Section 5 of the resolution to
revise the words “comprehensive independent health impact statement” to read instead
“comprehensive independent health impact assessment.”
PASSED: 5:3 (Clark, Farr, and Poling opposed)
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
PASSED 5:3 (Farr, Poling and Clark opposed).
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D. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING CITY COUNCILOR ANDREA ORTIZ
The Mayor and councilors honored
outgoing Ward 7 City Council Andrea Ortiz for her years of
public service with tributes and plaque
The meeting adjourned at 12:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 24, 2012 Page 2
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ATTACHMENT F
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Bascom/Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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100 W. 10 Avenue—Eugene, Oregon
October 31, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
George Poling, Alan Zelenka, Claire Syrett
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the October 31, 2012, work session of the Eugene City Council to order.
A.ACTION: Appointment of Interim Ward 7 City Councilor
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to appoint Claire Syrett as interim City
Councilor for Ward 7 for the remainder of Councilor Andrea Ortiz’s current term. PASSED:7:0.
Ms. Syrett was sworn in and joined the other councilors at the table.
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY WORK SESSION: Disposition of Real Property
B.
Mayor Piercy adjourned the City Council work session and opened the meeting of the Urban
Renewal Agency.
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to postpone the item to
November 7. A friendly amendment to change the proposed meeting date to November
14, 2012, was accepted. FAILED: 3:5; councilors Clark, Farr, Poling, Pryor, and Zelenka
opposed.
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr moved toauthorize the Agency Director
to sell the parcel identified in Attachment A to Northwest Community Credit Union
consistent with the terms included in Attachment B. PASSED: 6:2; councilors Taylor
and Brown opposed.
Councilor Clark left the meeting at 12:45 p.m.
C.WORK SESSION: Opportunity Eugene Discussion Follow-Up.
Mayor Piercy closed the Urban Renewal Agency discussion and reconvened the City
Council Work Session.
Planning and Development Department staff Michael Wisth and Sarah Medary presented
information about winter strategies and other ways to address the immediate needs of
homeless people in the community. Mr. Wisth summarized the work that has been done to
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date and touched on some items with associated budgetary needs. The summary included
the following suggestions:
Increase number of authorized car camping sites
Increase staffing at local social service agencies
Address homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing options
Find a temporary shelter for homeless people now, before it gets really cold
Have a panel discussion to help better inform council on this topic
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Brown moved to extend the meeting by 10
minutes. PASSED: 6:1; Councilor Poling opposed.
MOTION AND VOTE:
Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown moved to remove City Hall from the list
of prospective properties to be considered for a homeless camp site. PASSED:5:2;
councilors Farr and Poling opposed.
Staff indicated they would return to council with site and funding options in mid-November.
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 31, 2012 Page 2
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ATTACHMENT G
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
th
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 13, 2012
5:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Chris Pryor, George Poling, Alan Zelenka,
Claire Syrett
COUNCILORS ABSENT:
Mike Clark
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the November 13, 2012, work session of the Eugene City Council to order.
A. WORK SESSION: Opportunity Eugene Discussion Follow-Up and Panel Discussion.
Planning and Development staff, Michael Wisth and Sarah Medary introduced the panel of four
speakers:
Susan Ban – Executive Director, ShelterCare
Terry McDonald – Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County
Tom Mulhern – Executive Director, Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Dan Bryant – Pastor, First Christian Church; Opportunity Village representative
The panelists discussed where assistance is needed most, which program areas and people
could benefit the most, and what the most immediate needs are. The following needs were
identified:
Expand car camping program
Provide storage for personal belongings of homeless people
Provide sheltered area for people to ‘be safe and sleep’
Assist with homelessness prevention
Assist with rapid re-housing efforts
Provide emergency housing for families
Staff indicated they would return to the council in the next few weeks with more detailed
information about each of the potential homeless camp sites, including permitted uses, zoning,
access to services such as water and electric, proximity to transportation, etc.
The work session adjourned at 7:03 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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ATTACHMENT H
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
th
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 13, 2012
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT:
George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Chris Pryor, George Poling, Alan
Zelenka, Claire Syrett
COUNCILORS ABSENT:
Mike Clark
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the November 13, 2012, regular meeting of the Eugene City Council to order.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Recreation Programmer Patty Prather introduced Michael Pence, who led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2.CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Terry McDonald, executive director of St. Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County,
presented Mayor Piercy with the Green Window Award in recognition of the City’s
years of dedication to green practices and policies.
3.PUBLIC FORUM
John Brown voiced concern about stormwater and pollutants that go into the river.
Deb Frisch supported Occupy Medical work and noted a need for bathrooms.
Juan Carlos Valle supported Resolution 5073 on immigrant immigration
Ibrahim Mubarak, Portland, supported self-governed homeless camps.
Lisa Fay, Portland, supported the rights of homeless people to be safe and secure.
Sue Sierralupe supported Occupy Medical and bathrooms for the homeless.
Thatcher Jones, Portland, supported homeless camps that are safe, and inexpensive.
Chris Ellingson, Portland, supported homeless camps like those in Portland.
Bob Bussel supported the Immigrant Integration resolution.
Brad Gibson, Portland, supported Dignity Village and Opportunity Eugene.
Torry Sluder, Portland, supported homeless camps which improve safety for all.
Amber Dunks, Portland, supported R2D2 and other homeless camps.
James Chastain supported efforts to help the homeless and safe camps.
Ptery Lieght supported the homeless and their need to be safe so they can become stable.
Mark Hubbell supported the homeless , citing liability, responsibility, and safety.
Claudia “Mamachewy,” Portland, supported homeless efforts and safe camps.
Leo Rhodes, homeless advocate, supported safe, community-built camps.
Maritza Herrera supported the Immigrant Integration Statement of Principles.
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Thomas Ruck supported the Courthouse Garden and asked for a replacement site.
Jerry Smith supported protections for homeless individuals.
Ken Neubeck supported the Immigrant Integration Statement of Principles.
Chris Nunes supported the Immigrant Integration Statement of Principles.
Toni Gyatso supported the Immigrant Integration Statement of Principles.
Michael Carrigan supported Opportunity Village and Immigrant Integration resolution.
Thomas Walker supported the Courthouse Garden and asked for a replacement site.
Jaime Perez supported the Courthouse Garden and asked for a replacement site.
Karen Edmonds supported the statement of principles for integrating immigrants.
Lee Deveau supported homeless people, citing the need for safety and a place to sleep.
Wilfredo Duran supported the statement of principles for integrating immigrants.
Alley Valkyrie wants public bathrooms available downtown for homeless people.
Art Rios, Sr. supported homeless people and advocated for their safety and security.
Bob Cassidy supported homeless people and urged the council to find a shelter.
Aaron Davis supported the homeless and safety and honor among people.
Joanna Bernstein supported the statement of principles for integrating immigrants.
Greg Evans, Lane Transit District, supported Resolution 5073 on immigrant integration.
Lisa Arkin, Beyond Toxics, supported statement of principles for integrating immigrants.
4.CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
B. Appointment to Lane Workforce Partnership Board
Councilor Brown pulled item “A” from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Farr, moved to approve Item B
on the consent calendar. PASSED: 7:0.
Item A: Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
Councilor Brown noted that several people had expressed concerns about the Santa
Clara/River Road new housing development project and asked if a public hearing
could be scheduled on this item soon. City Manager reported that a public forum on
this issue was being scheduled on November 19, 2012.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to approve
item A on the consent calendar. PASSED: 7:0.
5.ACTION: Resolution Supporting Immigrant Integration Statement of Principles
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Farr, moved to adopt
Resolution 5073 in support of a Statement of Principles for immigrant integration.
PASSED: 7:0.
6.ACTION: Oregon Department of Transportation State Transportation Improvement
Program Funding 2015-2018
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Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld introduced the item and explained the changes
in the STIP process.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Farr, moved to approve the provided
list of 2015-2018 STIP priorities for projects within the City of Eugene, and direct staff and
the council’s MPC and Lane Act representatives to use this list as a guide when representing
the City at TPC, MPC and Lane ACT meetings regarding STIP funding. PASSED: 7:0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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ATTACHMENT I
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
125 E. 8 Avenue, Harris Hall
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Eugene, OR 97401
November 14, 2012
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Brown, Pat Farr, Betty Taylor, Chris Pryor, George
Poling,
Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the November 14, 2012, work session of the Eugene City
Council to order.
A. WORK SESSION: City Hall Update
Jason Dedrick and Kristie Hammitt presented a PowerPoint review of items discussed
by the Council Subcommittee on City Hall. Staff provided information on goals,
projected expense, a possible phased approach, estimated space needs, consolidation
and other items. The three main options for council consideration are:
1.Rebuild at 777 Pearl Street
2.Build new at 777 Pearl Street
3.Purchase the current EWEB land and buildings near Alton Baker Park
The following issues were raised and discussed:
Proposed $15 million price tag for new or remodeled City
-$7.7 million from Facility Reserve
-$2.0 million in Telecom Funds
-$5.3 million from other sources (unidentified)
Continuation of subcommittee - last meeting is November 19. The council will
discuss City Hall options as one body, moving forward.
Consideration of space needs and consolidation
Need and timeline for a public hearing on this topic.
EWEB’s willingness to vacate its riverfront headquarters and sell it to the City.
B. WORK SESSION: Financial Strategy
City Manager Jon Ruiz and Finance Director Sue Cutsogeorge, presented the first look at
the upcoming City budget. Mr. Ruiz noted that the gap between revenue and
expenditures is a bit larger than previously estimated, so additional measures will be
taken to rein in costs and drive down operating expenses. In addition, the Budget
Committee may be asked to consider new revenue sources to help offset rising costs.
ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 1:18 pm.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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