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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 10, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
Claire Syrett, Greg Evans.
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, opened the June 10, 2013, City Council meeting.
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
In honor of Flag Day, three members of local Girl Scout Troop 20019 led those present in reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. PUBLIC FORUM:
Rick Satre, spoke in support of the Core Campus MUPTE application.
Carol Schirmer, spoke in support of the MUPTE application, noting the quality of the building.
Dave Hauser, supported the Core Campus project and the economic benefits it will provide.
Bill Whalen, supported the Core Campus project and the proposed tax exemption.
Brian Neiswender, said Core Campus has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the City.
Steve Romania, opposed the Core Campus MUPTE application, citing a glut of student housing.
Ed McMahon, supported MUPTE for the Core Campus project.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to adopt the
items on the consent calendar. PASSED 8:0.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Suspension of Paper Bag Pass - Through
Charge in Section 6.860 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Providing a Sunset Date.
Fred Simmons, opposed the fee and asked for an exemption for those using food stamps.
Shawn Miller, NW Grocery Association, supported the fee, but exempting low- income shoppers.
Pamela Fritts, opposed the fee but supported other efforts to protect the environment.
Karen Booth, asked the council to keep the bag fee in place.
Wesley Sweitzer, supported the bag fee and giving people time to get used to it.
Steve Coatsworth, asked to keep the bag fee in place, but exempt low- income and SNAP users.
Chris Wig, supported the fee, noting that it helps consumers to be more aware of their impacts.
Sonny Mehta, said Eugene should keep the bag fee in place.
Ashley Miller, said the bag fee should remain, but with an exemption for low- income users.
Michael Gannon, suggested keeping the fee and using the money for other things.
Andrew Nonnenmacher, supported keeping the bag fee in place.
Charlie Plybon, supported the fee with an exemption for SNAP users.
Celine Swenson - Harris, supported the fee, noting it helps shoppers to remember to bring bags.
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Council discussion:
Councilor Zelenka shared that two local grocers donated 10,000 reusable bags for distribution to
SNAP and EBT card holders. Councilor Zelenka also noted that he will offer an amendment to the
ordinance exempting SNAP & EBT card holders from paying fee.
S. ACTION: Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Budget Committee
MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Will Shaver to
Position 3 on the Budget Committee for a three -year term beginning July 1, 2013, and ending
on June 30, 2016.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown
moved to substitute Bob Cassidy. FAILED 2:6, Councilors Taylor and Brown in favor.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to reappoint
Laura Illig to Position 5 on the Budget Committee, for a three -year term beginning July 1,
2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0
Civilian Review Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to reappoint
Steven Buel- McIntire to Position 3 on the Civilian Review Board, for a three -year term
beginning July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016.. PASSED 8:0
MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Christopher Wig
to Position 4 on the Civilian Review Board for a three -year term beginning July 1, 2013, and
ending on June 30, 2016.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Brown,
moved to substitute John Brown. FAILED 3:5, Councilors Clark, Poling and Brown in
favor.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION VOTE: PASSED 7:1, Councilor Clark opposed.
Historic Review Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Ellen Currier to Position 1 on the Historic Review Board for a three -year term beginning July
1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Barbara Perrin to Position 2 on the Historic Review Board for a three -year term beginning
July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Kay
Porter to Position 3 on the Historic Review Board, an unexpired term ending on June 30,
2014. PASSED 8:0.
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Andrew Fisher to Position 4 on the Historic Review Board for a three -year term beginning
July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
Human Rights Commission
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
David Van Der Haeghen to Position 4 on the Human Rights Commission, an unexpired term
ending on June 30, 2014. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Edward Goehring to Position 5 on the Human Rights Commission for a three -year term
beginning July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Arun Toke to Position 6 on the Human Rights Commission, for a three -year term beginning
on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor moved to reappoint
Toni Gyatso to Position 7 on the Human Rights Commission, for a three -year term beginning
on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
Planning Commission
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint John
Barofsky to Position 2 on the Planning Commission for a four -year term beginning July 1,
2013, and ending on June 30, 2017. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to reappoint
Jeffrey Mills to Position 3 on the Planning Commission for a four -year term beginning July 1,
2013, and ending on June 30, 2017. PASSED 8:0.
Sustainability Commission
MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Bob DenOuden
to Position 1 on the Sustainability Commission for a four -year term beginning July 1, 2013,
and ending on June 30, 2017.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown,
moved to substitute Mary Clayton. FAILED 3:5, Councilors Syrett, Taylor and Brown in
favor.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to reappoint
Sasha Luftig to Position 2 on the Sustainability Commission for a four -year term beginning
July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2017. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Howard Saxion
to Position 3 on the Sustainability Commission for a four -year term beginning July 1, 2013,
and ending on June 30, 2017.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown,
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moved to substitute Mary Clayton. FAILED 3:5, Councilors Evans, Taylor and Brown in
favor.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Brown,
moved to substitute John Orbell. FAILED 3:5, Councilors Zelenka, Taylor and Brown in
favor.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: PASSED 8:0.
MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint Carolyn Stein to
Position 4 on the Sustainability Commission for a four -year term beginning July 1, 2013, and
ending on June 30, 2017.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor,
moved to substitute John Orbell. FAILED 2:6, Councilors Taylor and Brown in favor.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION VOTE: PASSED 8:0.
Toxics Board
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Wendy Cecil to Position 1, a business representative on the Toxics Board, for a three -year
term beginning on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to reappoint
Christine Zeller - Powell to Position 4, an advocacy representative on the Toxics Board, for a
three -year term beginning on July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2016. PASSED 8:0.
Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Theresa Brand to Position 1 on the Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee, an
unexpired term ending June 30, 2014. PASSED 8:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to appoint
Deveron Musgrave to Position 6 on the Whilamut Natural Area Citizen Planning Committee
for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2014. PASSED 8:0.
6. WORK SESSION: Civilian Review Board and Police Auditor Annual Report
Civilian Review Board (CRB) members Steven Buel- McIntire and Bernadette Conover shared
highlights of the board's work. The Mayor and councilors thanked them for their hard work,
diligence and the seriousness with which the CRB performs its duties.
Police Auditor Mark Gissiner presented a Power Point report covering statistical data, trends,
survey results, complaint processing, types, frequency and classification of allegations, and
overall complaints and commendations. Mr. Gissiner noted that he is seeing a higher level of
trust within the police department and the community.
7. WORK SESSION: City Hall
Mayor Piercy announced that council would discuss City Hall at a later date when more
information was available.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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