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34. Stefan Strek - Spoke about community safety initiative and payroll tax concerns. <br />35. Michael Carrigan - Discussed climate strike resolution, equity and declaration of climate emergency. <br />36. John Barofsky - Gave tribute to the work of Jon Ruiz during his tenure with the City. <br />37. Michael Townshend - Discussed issues including SG, climate concerns, and council structure. <br />38. Thomas Hiura - Discussed music education and the need to increase time to speak at council. <br />39. Drix - Spoke about a variety of issues including the Holt Center and technology. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Councilor Syrett - Expressed appreciation for speakers; announced intention to introduce <br />the resolution regarding abortion access; addressed criticisms about councilors' attendance <br />at boards and commissions meetings. <br />• Councilor Taylor - Expressed appreciation for the speakers on a variety of topics including <br />transportation and abortion rights; discussed abortion rights and bicycle safety; shared <br />support for climate -strike resolution. <br />• Councilor Semple - Expressed appreciation for speakers including those who spoke about <br />abortion rights and bike safety; discussed need for increased bike safety, especially at 18th <br />and Hilyard. <br />• Councilor Zelenka - Expressed appreciation for and discussed resolution opposing abortion <br />bans across the country; expressed appreciation for testimony about bike safety; noted that <br />it was City Manager Jon Ruiz's last regular meeting and thanked him for his management <br />during the Great Recession. <br />• Councilor Clark- Expressed appreciation for City Manager Jon Ruiz's work during his <br />tenure at the City of Eugene and cited several specific examples and anecdotes; expressed <br />disappointment about comments made regarding Indigenous People's Day. <br />• Councilor Syrett - Expressed appreciation for those who addressed bike safety and issues <br />around friction between bicycle and automobile infrastructure; supported comments made <br />about City Manager Jon Ruiz's tenure with the City, including his management of reserves <br />during the Great Recession. <br />• Mayor Vinis - Addressed thought changes around key issues like housing, climate change, <br />safety, and equity, noting their effect on events like Indigenous People's Day; expressed <br />appreciation for the leadership of City Manager Jon Ruiz. <br />4. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Protections for Individuals and Amending Section <br />2.497 of the Eugene Code,1971. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt <br />an Ordinance Concerning Protections for Individuals and Amending Section 2.497 of the <br />Eugene Code, 1971. PASSED 7:0 <br />S. ACTION: A Resolution in Support of the Youth -Led Climate Strike Eugene, Oregon on <br />September 20 Beginning a Week of Climate Awareness Actions Through September 27, <br />2019, Declaring a Climate Emergency, and Calling for Full Implementation of the Eugene <br />Oregon Climate Recovery Ordinance (CRO) and Other Immediate Measures to Restore a <br />Safe Climate. <br />MOTION: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt a <br />resolution in support of the youth -led climate strike. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Councilor Semple - Spoke about the process for drafting the resolution creation and read <br />portions of it aloud. <br />• Councilor Zelenka - Spoke about his attendance at the youth climate strike and expressed <br />appreciation for the participation of youth from local high schools; expressed support for <br />the resolution. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council Meeting October 14, 2019 Page 2 <br />