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MINUTES
<br />Eugene City Council
<br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8` Avenue
<br />Eugene, Oregon 97401
<br />March 10, 2014
<br />7:30 p.m.
<br />Councilors Present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor
<br />Councilors Absent: Claire Syrett, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans
<br />Mayor Piercy opened the March 10, 2014, City Council work session.
<br />1. PUBLIC FORUM
<br />1. George McGuinness, presented a counterproposal for the redesign of South Willamette Street.
<br />2. Julia Olson, thanked the council for its work on climate recovery.
<br />3. Rebecca Flynn, urged the council to protect the children's future with climate recovery laws.
<br />4. Hailey Flynn, asked the council to take real action on climate change.
<br />5. Mark Robinowitz, suggested that new laws address deforestation, not adding additional capacity.
<br />6. Elizabeth Brown, urged the council to demonstrate its commitment to climate goals.
<br />7. Kit Trangtrongjita, expressed gratitude for the City's help with his development plans.
<br />8. Gordon Levitt, supported climate recovery code changes.
<br />9. Nate Bellinger, discussed the impact of climate change on food and agricultural industries.
<br />10. Jennifer Frenzer - Knowlton, asked council to consider allowing more people at rest stops.
<br />11. Alley Valkyrie, supported the homeless and urged greater compassion.
<br />12. Eliza Kashinsky, said that South Willamette is currently unsafe and unsightly.
<br />13. Mark Hubbell, acknowledged the sensitivity of the efforts related to Whoville.
<br />14. Evangelina Sundgrenz, expressed support for the proposed sick leave ordinance.
<br />15. Anne Haugaard, supported a climate recovery ordinance.
<br />16. Jeffrey Luers, introduced the "Green Alley Project."
<br />17. Madeline Smith, said more information is needed on climate change
<br />18. Mandy Shold, reported on "Rally for the Alley" initiative.
<br />19. Jesse Rishel, testified about unsolved murders, threats and the involvement of Free Masons.
<br />20. Barbara Prentice, supported the Whoville residents and said that addiction is not a choice.
<br />21. Sue Sierralupe, supported efforts to provide healthcare for all residents.
<br />22. Aurora Richardson, praised Whoville as a great example of community and caring.
<br />23. Art Bowman, supported Whoville and asked council to do the same.
<br />24. Ken Neubeck, asked council to ensure that rest stops were near social and health services.
<br />25. Marina Hayek, said bicycle lanes are critical for future viability of City transportation system.
<br />26. Amelie Rousseau, announced the opening of a downtown medical marijuana dispensary.
<br />27. Michael Carrigan, supported efforts to keep the Whoville population together at fourth rest stop.
<br />28. Jean Stacey, said that limiting rest stop participants to 15 will guarantee its failure.
<br />29. Phil Carrasco, supported the proposed sick leave ordinance.
<br />30. Joella Ewing, requested an extension of the deadline for closing Whoville.
<br />31. Ambrose Holtham Keathley, asked that the Whoville residents be allowed to stay together.
<br />32. Scotty Perey, said the environment and people should be considered when protecting livability.
<br />33. Wayne Martin, reported on local efforts to support the area's homeless population.
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