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Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8 th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Greg Evans, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett Mayor Piercy opened the April 22, 2013, City Council meeting. A moment of silence was observed for Officer Chris Kilcullen killed two years ago today, and for the victims of the Boston bombings. The members of the University of Oregon Women's Track Team were honored for winning the 2013 NCAA Women's Indoor Track Championship. Lee l]evcau, Ward 7, wanted the camping policy so that sleeping outside ixlegal. Dennis Maricle, asked the council 10 modify its policy oo sleeping on public land iulegal. Barb Prentice, noted that a female offiuccmust berequested prior toau arrest search. Jerry Smith, expressed support for legalizing outdoor sleeping. Lawrence Siukind, asked council to modify the sleeping ban, and provide bathrooms/garbage service. 1.euboRoboettc" said police should arrest criminals, not go after homeless people. Ted Drummond, asked the council to help homeless people. Jill Davidson, encouraged community to help homeless people. Gwendolyn Iris, asked why Grateful Dead concert created an emergency, when homelessness doesn't. Alley Valkyrie, related historical information about homeless vets locating in Sladden Park. Terrill Purvis, asked the council 10 help homeless people. David Ivan Piccione, requested that council change its policy so sleeping is legal. Michael Carrigan, said there are common sense solutions to address homelessness. Mark Hubbell, voiced frustration about the homeless situation and said he hopes for change. IdboJ, said o1copiug is u protected constitutional right. Mary Sharon Moore, voiced concern about the sleeping ban and requested a change to the policy. Joella Ewing, asked that the camping policy be changed so that sleeping is legal. Ann Kelvin, noted that Opportunity Village will only house 30 people; more is needed. Robin Bloomgarden, noted that Ordinance. 2446 permitted camping in parks. Emily Semple, said people need to sleep and asked council to reflect on their situations. Jennifer Adams, asked the council to help the homeless. Jason Wellman, said the recent homeless arrests violated Article 25 of the constitution. Wayne Martin, noted the recent visit by the Dalai Lama, and requested a change to camping laws. Jennifer Freuzuc, asked the City change its policy regarding use of female officers for search. Scotty Percy, said the arrests under bridge were illegal, and violated policy and code.