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Council discussion: • Testimony from Whiteaker residents moving; raises concerns about consequences of displacement. • Lack of enforcement in the free speech plaza concerning; a work session on creating a public shelter should be scheduled soon. • Better enforcement of the laws needed; lack of jail beds and prosecution is an issue. • A comprehensive plan for safety for the entire community is warranted. • A public shelter would be the most expensive option to address issues; more practical options needed. • Testimony appropriately focused on criminal behaviors rather than on homelessness. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0 3. ACTION: An Ordinance Adopting Hazardous Substance User Fees for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2017 MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to adopt Council Bill 5166, an ordinance adopting hazardous substance user fees for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2017. PASSED 8:0 4. ACTION: An Ordinance Removing the Sunset Dates of the Rest Stop and Dusk -to -Dawn Programs MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to adopt Council Bill 5168, an ordinance removing the sunset dates of the rest stop and Dusk -to -Dawn programs. PASSED 8:0 Council discussion: • An additional a work session to discuss expansion of these programs is needed. • Rest stops have proven they are worthwhile and help many people. • Neighborhood leaders for every area should work with rest stop organizers on siting. S. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Marijuana Tax Appeals and Amending Section 3.710 of the Eugene Code, 1971 MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Zelenka, seconded by Councilor Clark, moved to adopt Council Bill 5164, an ordinance to amend the marijuana tax appeal provisions in the Eugene Code. PASSED 8:0 6. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning the Prohibition of Dogs within the Downtown Core Except in Certain Circumstances; Amending Section 4.427 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and Providing for a Sunset Date of November 1, 2017 1. Margaret Brye - Opposed to the ordinance on the prohibition of dogs; it criminalizes homelessness. 2. Nick Balthrop - Supported the ordinance on the prohibition of dogs; will help with safety. 3. Megan Richter - Supported the ordinance on the prohibition of dogs; will help with safety. 4. Tom Dunn - LTD downtown station is a safe area; address problem behaviors first. 5. Jason Crock - Opposed to the ordinance on the prohibition of dogs; it is unenforceable. 6. Wilgen Brown - Opposed to the ordinance on the prohibition of dogs; it criminalizes homelessness. MINUTES — Eugene City Council February 27, 2017 Page 4 Work Session & Meeting