HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes - 10/10/12 Work SessionMINUTES
Eugene City Council
Bascom /Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
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
Work Session