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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
March 11, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Poling, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett. Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark
Councilors Absent: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy called the March 11, 2013, City Council meeting to order. Councilor Zelenka was present via
conference phone.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
David Gizara: Said he wants Willamette Street improvements to support all modes /needs.
Philip Smith: Said he opposes use of toxic chemicals, expressed beekeeping health concerns.
Susan Stumpf Supports a safe transportation system on Willamette Street for all users.
Doug Hornaday: Expressed concerns about chemical use related to bee health.
Ronnie Hawkins, Jr.: Said he's an Urban Peace Translator, and asked the council to read about it.
Lisa Arkin: Beyond Toxics, spoke on behalf of beekeepers and requested a good IPM system.
Gary Rondeau: Expressed concerns about chemical use, and their cumulative effect.
David Nelkin: Opposed proposed lane reduction on Willamette Street, citing business impacts.
Carla Hervert: Supported chemical -free pesticide program for parks /public spaces.
Councilor Clark connected to the meeting via conference phone at 8:02 p.m.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to adopt the
items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED: 5:0.
3. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Adopting Hazardous Substance
User Fees for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2013.
Ben Sappington: Said Chamber opposes toxics program /fees due to financial impact on businesses.
Lisa Arkin: Supported the program; noting that a healthy community is important for kids and adults.
Ken Luse: Concerned about internet exposing us to terrorist activity; opposed the fee increase.
Issues and concerns raised included:
• Need to clarify that the fee increase is to maintain the program, not make improvements.
• If the fee increase does not occur, the City's charter requirements would not be met.
• Higher fees may be difficult to support in tough budget times.
The council supported bringing this item back to a work session, for more background information and
a broader discussion.
4. ACTION: FY 2014 -2019 Capital Improvement Program:
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor moved to adopt the FY
2014 -2019 Capital Improvement Program as recommended by the Budget Committee. PASSED:
5:0.
5. ACTION: Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions of February 27,
and March 6, 2013.
Lisa Gardner, AIC Intergovernmental Program Manager, presented information to the Mayor and
City Council on recent IGR activity. She noted a typo correction in the minutes of March 6 where
SB 468, (mirror bill HB 2702), should have been shown as priority one support, rather than
opposed.
SJR 0010: MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt a priority 1 support on SJR10. PASSED 4:1, Clark opposed.
SJR 0011: MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt a priority 1 support on SJR11. PASSED 4:1, Clark opposed.
HB 2890: MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt a priority 1 support on HB 2890. PASSED 4:1, Clark opposed.
HB 2278: MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt a priority 2 support on HB 2278. PASSED 4:1, Clark opposed.
HB 2397: MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt a priority 1 support on HB 2397. PASSED 4:1, Clark opposed.
HB 2926: Ms. Gardner brought this item to the council's attention for information only: The
bill requires certain municipal utilities to return surplus earnings to counties in
which customers in unincorporated communities reside, in same circumstances
and at same rate that apply when customers reside in city. This bill is aimed solely
at EWEB and Eugene, and would redirect some of EWEB's Contributions In Lieu of
Taxes (CILT) payments from the City to Lane County.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to ratify the IGR's
unanimous actions on these bills at the IGR Committee meetings on February 27 and March 6,
including corrections to the March 6 minutes showing priority 1 support for SB 648. PASSED 5:0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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