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Approval of City Council Minutes
Meeting Date: July 22, 2013 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 June 26, 2013, Work Session, July 8, 2013, Work Session, July
8, 2013, Meeting, July 10, 2013, Work Session, and July 15, 2013, Public Hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
A.June 26, 2013, Work Session
B.July 8, 2013, Work Session
C.July 8, 2013, Meeting
D.July 10, 2013, Work Session
E.July 15, 2013, Public Hearing
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
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
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Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 26, 2013
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg
Evans, Alan Zelenka (via conference phone).
Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor
Her Honor Mayor Piercy convened the June 26, 2013, City Council meeting.
A. WORK SESSION: Police Auditor Annual Performance Review
Denise Smith, Human Resources, provided information about the evaluation process and
noted that feedback received about Mr. Gissiner's performance was excellent. Councilors
commented and acknowledged that because he is at the top of his pay scale, their options
to reward his performance were limited. Mr. Gissiner shared his perspective, noting that
it is a pleasure to work in this community.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
give Mr. Gissiner a one-time 3% contribution to deferred compensation, plus 40
hours of vacation time. PASSED: 6:1, Councilor Clark opposed.
B. WORK SESSION: Homeless Camping
Public Works Director Kurt Corey recapped some of the issues previously addressed by
council about homeless camping, including:
Expanding Car Camping Program from three to six campers per location
Allowing religious institutions to expand to five campers per location
Amending the overnight sleeping ordinance to allow legal sleeping from 10 p.m. to
7 am on undeveloped, city-owned, vacant lots. A revised list of potential locations
included some park lands.
Liability/Legal Opinion: depending on policy and implementation, this could be
similar risk as other City-sponsored activities.
Council Discussion:
City of Eugene shouldn’t be expected to find and fund the solution to this
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multifaceted problem; it is a community issue.
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City of Eugene should not become a service provider; instead it should
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network with other agencies.
There is interest in creating an interactive public network to connect homeless
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people to those who will allow backyard sleeping or camping on privately
owned land. A cost estimate for IT staff to create this registry was requested.
Several sites on the list were deemed to be inappropriate for use as overnight
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homeless camps.
There is support for expanding the car camping program.
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Suggestion made to use hotel vouchers for immediate, emergency needs.
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There is support for establishing a homeless committee.
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Camping ban can't be enforced, parks being used as camps/bathrooms, safety
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concerns, liability is fairly significant, collaborate with local agencies for
bathrooms, security, garbage, etc.
Suggestion made to implement a 120-day pilot program, beginning with one
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site, and addressing issues as they arise.
The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen,
Deputy City Recorder
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ATTACHMENT B
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
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Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 8, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark,
Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg Evans
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, convened the July 8, 2013, City Council work session.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilors provided brief updates about the events and activities taking place in various
boards, commissions and committees.
Lane Council of Governments adopted its budget; things are going well.
Human Rights Commission is considering code language to protect transgendered
individuals.
Kudos to the Eugene Track Club for sponsoring the Butte to Butte run.
Peace Health downtown will be moving the Johnson Unit.
Sustainability Commission is planning its work plan retreat; carbon pricing bill
and internal climate planning efforts underway.
B. WORK SESSION and ACTION:
An Ordinance Concerning the Eugene Water & Electric Board Downtown
Riverfront Property (City Files MA 12-1, RA 12-1, CA 12-4, Z 12-6 and WG 12-4)
Senior Planner Gabe Flock reviewed the EWEB Master Plan and its elements, including
the policies, code amendments, form-based code components, zone change needs and
Willamette Greenway Permit for all development on that site.
Council Discussion:
• City’s investment in bringing project to fruition should be considered.
• Incentives for developer should be identified.
• The possible effects of eliminating the Riverfront Urban Renewal District should be
examined.
• There are concerns about form-based code being too prescriptive.
The Willamette Greenway and riverfront should remain in public hands.
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MOTION: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to adopt
Council Bill 5095, an ordinance concerning the EWEB Downtown Riverfront
Property.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved
to postpone the vote to July 22, 2013. FAILED 4:5, councilors Clark, Poling,
Pryor and Syrett opposed, Mayor broke the tie in opposition.
MAIN MOTION: PASSED 6:2, councilors Brown and Taylor opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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2.
ATTACHMENT C
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
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Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 8, 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 July 8, 2013, City Council meeting.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND READING OF THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
The Eugene Police Honor Guard presented the colors and led a recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Officer in Command Steve Williams read the Declaration of
Independence.
2. CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
The Eugene Police Forensics Unit was recognized for its recent accreditation by the
American Society of Crime Laboratory Director – Laboratory Accreditation Board.
Councilor Evans read a proclamation acknowledging the League of United Latin-
American Citizens’ (LULAC) legacy of protecting the human rights of Latin-American
citizens.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0.
4.PUBLIC FORUM
1. Helen Liguori – spoke about homelessness and tax incentives for developers.
2. Jim Hale - expressed concern about peak oil and supported the 5-cent-per-bag fee.
3. Leonard Epstein – expressed concern about the July 4th noise and fireworks dangers.
4. Bruce Wald – said the July 4th noise and explosions were traumatic for animals.
5. Alley Valkyrie – discussed homeless camping issues and neighborhood opposition.
6. Sabra Marcroft – expressed concerns moving the homeless off BLM’s land.
7. Wayne Martin – asked council to honor the promises it made to help the homeless.
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8. Lynn Porter - expressed concerns about homelessness and the need for more housing.
9. Michael Carrigan – voiced concern about homelessness and advocated the right to sleep.
10. Rich Love - asked the council to keep the bag fee in place.
11. Art Bowman - advocated being a sweat-free city and creating more living wage jobs.
12. Allison Knight – supported continued funding for Teen Court program.
13. Max Diaz - supported the Teen Court program, noting it changes lives.
14. Nick Urhausen – opposed plastic bag ban, and the paper bag fee.
15. Wes Sweitzer – supported the plastic bag ban and giving the program a chance to work.
5.ACTION: An Ordinance Suspending the Paper Bag Pass-through Charge During
Reevaluation of the Fee.
Concerns were raised about the fee’s effect on retailers and on other resources. Some
expressed a desire give the public adequate time to adjust to the bag ban and fee. Council
will revisit this topic at a later date and discuss possible changes to the ordinance.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to
adopt Council Bill 5094, an ordinance suspending the paper bag pass-through
charge during reevaluation of the fee. FAILED 5:3, Councilors Poling, Taylor and
Clark in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen,
Deputy City Recorder
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ATTACHMENT D
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
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Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 10, 2013
12:00 PM
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark,
Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett,
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, opened the July 10, 2013, City Council work session.
A. WORK SESSION: Homeless Camping
Public Works Executive Director Kurt Corey introduced the topic and provided
background from previous meetings.
Council discussion, questions, requests and concerns:
Cost to City if code is changed to allow six vehicles in the car camping program.
Cost to develop a network registry connecting campers to property owners who
have space
Pilot program between public/private agencies for developing temporary sites for
overnight sleeping
Impacts of homelessness on neighborhoods and residents
Long-term funding for shelter, affordable housing and camping locations.
Costs over time for clean-up, relocation, etc.
Council work session on Community Development Block Grant funds for shelter.
Creation of new problems by trying to solve existing ones.
Temporary shelter a transitional goal –not funding a way of life for homeless
people who choose to remain homeless.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor,
moved to direct the City Manager to include in a proposed ordinance a
provision removing the sunset on the ordinance authorizing Conestoga
huts. PASSED 7:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor,
moved to direct the City Manager to remove from the list of potential
homeless camping any site located in a residential area or close to a school.
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PASSED 7:0.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling,
moved to direct the City Manager to bring back to council for approval a
plan to create and operate a homeless temporary overnight camping
resource network to match up those with appropriate space to those with
need. PASSED 5:2, councilors Taylor and Brown opposed.
MOTION: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to
direct the City Manager to bring back an ordinance that develops and
establishes rules for a 90-day pilot overnight sleeping program or "Rest
Stop" with the following elements:
One site shall be recommended by the City Manager and approved
by the Council at a city-owned site, religious institution, non-profit
organization or business located in a commercial or industrial zone.
The site shall allow no more than 15 people at the site in vehicles,
tents campers, or trailers.
City Manager shall develop a public-private partnership whereby
the private partner shall provide for adequate garbage, toilets and
supervision at the site at no cost to the City.
Overnight camping at this site shall be allowed between 9 pm and 7
am.
Each day the site shall be completely cleaned-up by 7 am and all
personal property shall be removed so that the site does not become
a 24-hour site.
A friendly amendment to add the following language was accepted:
1. The 90-day start of the program shall begin after things are fully up
and running.
2.The agency that provides site supervision should work with
surrounding and nearby neighbors (businesses or residences) to
address any concerns.
VOTE: PASSED 6:1, Councilor Brown opposed.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 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
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 Avenue
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Eugene, Oregon 97401
July 15, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett,
Greg Evans, Alan Zelenka (via conference phone).
Councilors Absent: Mike Clark
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy, convened the July 15, 2013, City Council meeting and opened the
public hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
An Ordinance Concerning Downtown and Mixed Use Development and
Amending Sections 9.2160, 9.2161, 9.2170, 9.2171, 9.2173, 9.4280, 9.4290,
9.4530, 9.8030, 9.8670, and 9.9650 of the Eugene Code, 1971, TSI Roadway
Policy #2 of the Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan) and
Policy F.15 of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (City Files
CA 13-1 and MA 13-1)
Senior Planner Alissa Hansen provided a brief overview of the proposed code amendments.
1. Laura Potter, Chamber of Commerce, supported the code amendments, noting they help
realize goals in Envision Eugene.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen,
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES – Eugene City Council July 15, 2013 Page 1
Public Hearing