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Eugene City Council recently reaffirmed the rights and fair and human treatment of all residents, regardless <br />of immigration status. He said the legal and philosophical aspects of immigration had been complex and <br />controversial for decades and hoped that discussions about immigration could be conducted with nuance, <br />respect, reality, and appreciation of the complexities. <br /> <br />Mr. Kelly reported that the Metropolitan Policy Committee met on July 13 and unanimously adopted a <br />transportation improvement program for FY2006-09 without the West Eugene Parkway. He looked forward <br />to focusing on transportation projects for west and north Eugene in the near- and long-term. He said the <br />Human Right Commission commended the Communities of Color meeting and asked what the next steps <br />would be. He asked the City Manager to consider a follow-up work session with the council. He praised <br />the Fairmount rowhouses as a perfect example of well-designed infill. <br /> <br />Mr. Poling reported that on July 10 he attended the Oregon Economic Development Association conference <br />where a number of topics were showcased, including a presentation by Lane Workforce Partnership on the <br />RV (recreational vehicle) consortium. At its July 20 meeting, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management <br />Commission (MWMC) voted unanimously to accept a settlement that was reached regarding problems with <br />the initial pumps installed at the biocycle farm. He said that the second phase of the biocycle farm would <br />include planting approximately 120 acres of poplars. He announced that the Cal Young Neighborhood <br />Association would conduct a candidate forum at its July 27 meeting and encouraged everyone to visit the <br />Science Factory and become acquainted with Jerry Yu, its new executive director. <br /> <br />Mr. Papé thanked REI, Inc. for sponsoring the recent river clean-up event and John Brown for his <br />organizing efforts. He remarked that transient camps along the river contributed to water pollution and <br />hoped that Eugene and Springfield cooperated to prevent camps from being located along the river. He <br />hoped that bike trails would also be maintained well in anticipation of the 2008 Olympic Trials. He said <br />that the River Road/Santa Clara community park project was moving forward and might require the City to <br />consider condemnation, depending on site location and acquisition issues. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman agreed with Mr. Kelly that Councilor Ralston was entitled to his opinion and voiced her <br />support for everyone who lived and worked in the community, regardless of whether they were born here or <br />moved here. She believed that everybody deserved the same respect, dignity and opportunities. She <br />appreciated the leadership of the Latino community in responding to the issue. <br /> <br />Ms. Ortiz thanked allies that were involved in the gathering at Springfield City Hall. In response to <br />Councilor Ralston’s email, she read a statement indicating she was saddened by his comments regarding <br />illegal immigrants. She agreed he had a right to his opinion but, as elected officials and community leaders, <br />she believed that councilors should not make such comments. She cited a section of Oregon Revised <br />Statutes (ORS) related to prohibiting political subdivisions of the state from using resources to detect or <br />apprehend persons whose only violation of law was related to federal immigration laws. She thanked <br />Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken for his quick response to Councilor Ralston’s email and the Communities of <br />Color for their efforts. She appreciated the opportunity to participate in events related to the Princess of <br />Thailand’s visit. <br /> <br />Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to schedule a work session for August <br />14, 2006, as part of the 7:30 p.m. meeting, to consider what close-in neighborhoods <br />and River Road are currently threatened by inappropriate infill and what can the <br />City can do in the short term to pause or mitigate this negative effect. As part of <br />the preparation for this work session, staff will work with the Jefferson Westside <br />Neighbors to consider approaches to their situation with R-1 to R-2 upzonings. <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council July 24, 2006 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br />
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