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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Bascom /Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library <br />Eugene, Oregon <br />November 12, 2013 <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling,, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Mike Clark (via <br />conference phone) <br />Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor, Greg Evans <br />Mayor Piercy opened the October 12, 2013, City Council meeting and read an excerpt from President Obama's <br />Veterans Day proclamation. <br />1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG (Veterans Day) <br />Representatives from St. Vincent De Paul's Veterans In Progress program led those present in <br />reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />2. PUBLIC FORUM: <br />1. Gordon Levitt, spoke about efforts to raise awareness about climate change. <br />2. Nicholas Fox, asked the council to enact an ordinance to combat global warming. <br />3. Julia Olson, voiced concern about climate change, global warming, and environmental impacts. <br />4. Tayo Olson, said the mural at Willamette and 27 is to raise awareness about climate change. <br />S. Maggie and Sahara, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette redesign. <br />6. Ama Mykyta, expressed concern about global warming and environment protection. <br />7. Kyra Gunther, asked the council to address global warming /environmental issues. <br />8. Pete Frost, said action is needed now on a global recovery plan. <br />9. Candace Shorack, expressed gratitude for the Eugene /Jinju Sister City program. <br />10. Christina Lu, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea. <br />11. Yasmeen Pelayo, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea. <br />12. Yesenia Flores, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea. <br />13. Clara Riordan, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea. <br />14. Alex Page, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign. <br />15. Andrew Russ, said corporate personhood decision should be overturned. <br />16. Wayne Martin, asked council to consider a motion to identify a different rest stop site. <br />17. Sabra Marcroft, supported Mr. Martin's suggested motion and said she is grateful to live here. <br />18. Rachel Sanders, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign. <br />19. Kristopher Cahoon, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign. <br />20. Art Bowman, supported climate change efforts and Mr. Martin's proposal on a new camp site. <br />21. Sue Sierralupe', requested a hand washing station for Occupy Medical to prevent the flu. <br />22. Alley Valkyrie, supported Mr. Martin's suggestion for new homeless camp site. <br />23. John Monroe, supported the suggestion for new camp site, noting visibility is important. <br />24. Kelsey Moore, supported Option 3 for S. Willamette Street redesign. <br />25. Michael Carrigan, expressed concern about conditions at the NW Expressway rest stop site. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council November 12, 2013 Page 1 <br />Meeting <br />