Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Joe Collins , PO Box 24411, Eugene, reiterated his concerns regarding alleged interactions with his neighbor and with the Eugene Police Department. He felt he was not being listened to. th Samantha Chirillo , 157 East 27 Avenue, Apt. 3, stated that she was a graduate student at the University of Oregon with a Masters Degree in biology, working on a degree in Public Policy. She explained that she was co-director of Cascadia Citizen Advocates and was speaking on behalf of that group and the Climate Crisis Working Group. She presented letters from the groups in support of preservation of the Amazon Headwaters to the council. She acknowledged the cost of the land and the pressure from developers, but she did not believe there was an acceptable alternative. She averred that to allow development to go forward on the Beverly/Green properties would negate the City’s efforts on behalf of climate change and sustainability. She pointed out that the City had invested money in the lower Amazon Creek area and to develop the upper area would compromise previous work. She urged the council to “do the right thing” and preserve the Amazon Headwaters. James R. Seaberry , 1475 Green Acres Road, Space 126, asserted that there were “150 … endangered species” at his address that entered onto Green Acres Road several times daily. He said he had contacted Traffic Engineer Tom Larsen regarding his concerns. He hoped to place a caution sign for drivers approaching from the east on Green Acres Road toward Delta Highway. He felt visibility was “terrible” and the cars “coming off the hill” were going too fast. Zachary Vishanoff , Patterson Street, opined that the University of Oregon drinking district proposal was a “dangerous proposal” and an “intolerable request.” He asserted that this sort of thing needed a balanced discussion with a public hearing. He reiterated his opposition to the proposed basketball arena planned by the University of Oregon. He felt that MacArthur Court was adequate as a basketball arena. He suggested that the council take a “wait and see” stance before authorizing a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). Mayor Piercy closed the public forum and invited comments and questions from councilors. Councilor Taylor thanked everyone for their testimony. She extended a special thank you to Ms. Chirillo for “bringing up some of the most important reasons for saving the Amazon Headwaters.” Councilor Zelenka said during the earlier work session the council had approved a traffic calming plan in the Fairmount Neighborhood that would be very necessary when the arena was built. He underscored that his goal was to minimize the impacts of the arena and not to profit from it or support it. He stated that the arena was in the purview of the internal politics of the University of Oregon. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - April 11, 2007, Work Session - May 14, 2007, Work Session - May 14, 2007, City Council Meeting - May 29, 2007, City Council Meeting - June 13, 2007, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Approval of Police Auditor Cost of Living Adjustment Councilor Ortiz, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of the minutes from the work session that was held on May 14, 2007. MINUTES—Eugene City Council July 9, 2007 Page 2 Regular Meeting