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22. Valerie Harris - asked council not to single out STRs for new regulations. <br />23. Martin - said he represented Black unity; demanded reallocation of the police budget to Cahoots. <br />24. Tyler Stewart - spoke about racism, economic injustice and the need for reform. <br />25. Thomas Hiura - supported additional funding for Cahoots, lower budget for police, shared goals. <br />26. Kali - supported defunding and abolishing the police. <br />27. Bruce Searl - said the proposed registration fee and licensing for STRs is unfair and unreasonable. <br />28. Sara Wolk - spoke about the recent failed STAR Voting initiative and cost analysis. <br />29. Isabel - asked for end to criminalization of homelessness; supported defunding police. <br />30. William Smith - spoke about the dangers of SG technology to community health and safety. <br />Council Discussion <br />Councilor Evans - thanked everyone for their testimony; reiterated council's commitment to <br />meaningful reform. <br />Councilor Yeh - supported the creation of a task force to discuss police reforms. <br />3. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: A Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making <br />Appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2 019 and Ending <br />June 30, 2020 <br />Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing. <br />1. John Barofsky -spoke about the impacts of Covid-19 on the City's budget, TAC implementation. <br />Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt a <br />resolution adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for <br />the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2 02 0. PASSED 8:0. <br />4. PUBLIC HEARING and ACTION: A Resolution Adopting the Budget, Making Appropriations, <br />Determining, Levying and Categorizing the Annual Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy for the City of <br />Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2020 and Ending June 30, 2021; a Resolution <br />Electing to Receive State Revenue Sharing Funds Pursuant to Section 221.770 of Oregon <br />Revised Statutes; and a Resolution Certifying that the City of Eugene Provides the Municipal <br />Services Required by Oregon Revised Statutes Section 221.760 in Order to Receive State Shared <br />Revenues <br />Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing. <br />1. Mike Magee - stated that budgets are a moral contract; supported defunding police. <br />2. Zack Harris - supported the demands of Black, Indigenous and People of Color Liberation Collective. <br />3. Lola - voiced outrage at proposed budget. <br />4. Theresa Smith - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />S. Travis Johannes - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />6. Genevieve Schaack- supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />7. Pamela Fouse - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />8. Patrick Walker - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />9. Heather Terral - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />10. Andie Darnal - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />11. Eloise Mueller - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />12. Zondie Zinke - supported the demands of BIPOC Liberation Collective. <br />13. Rachel - spoke about class issues and the criminalization of poverty. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council June 22, 2020 Page 2 <br />Meeting <br />