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MINUTES Eugene City Council Regular Meeting Council Chamber, City Hall--Eugene, Oregon October 10, 2000 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Betty Taylor, Nancy Nathanson (after 9:40 p.m.), Scott Meisner, Pat Fart, David Kelly, Gary Rayor, Gary Pap~, Bonny Bettman. I.CEREMONIAL MATTERS Mayor Torrey proclaimed the month of October 2000 as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" and called upon the residents of Eugene to take part in its observation by learning about the strengths of people with disabilities and the programs which serve their needs. Mayor Torrey proclaimed the week of October 16 to October 20, 2000, as "Medical Assistance Recognition Week." II.PUBLIC FORUM Sandra Bishop, President of the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), read a resolution passed by her board opposing Ballot Measure 93. She urged the council to join the commissioners in opposing the ballot measure. David Owen, 45 North 3rd Street, Springfield, commented on the proposed smoking ban in adult establishments. He related that his health was affected by second hand smoke in the bars where he performed. He opined that bars would get more business if they banned smoking, and said that the ban was the right thing to do. Lorraine Demopulos, 1133 Olive Street, complained of the noise coming from the parking lot of Doc's Pad business establishment in the early hours of the morning. She submitted a petition of 150 signatures calling for the City to help limit the noise. Terry Connolly, Eugene Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the ballot measures that the Chamber had taken a position on. He said that the chamber supported Ballot Measure 84 and Ballot Measure 20-36. He said that the chamber opposed ballot measures 93, 91, and 8. Christine Lundberg, 127 Woodlane Drive, related that her son worked in a restaurant and was exposed to second hand smoke. Speaking for herself, she supported the proposed smoking ban and thanked the council for its work. Wendy Watson, 33604 Indian Drive, supported the proposed smoking ban in adult establishments. She submitted 50 signatures of bar employees who also supported the ban. She said that the councilors held the employees' health in their hands. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 10, 2000 Page 1 Regular Meeting