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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting July 9, 2018 Page 1 M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 July 9, 2018 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror Mayor Vinis opened the July 9, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Sister City Committee Presidents Candace Shorack, Harvey Blustain, Galina Groza, and Janell Saavedra led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and read the Declaration of Independence in honor of Independence Day. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 1. John Brown – shared concern that leaf blowers blow garbage into the streets and contaminate river. 2. Raging Grannies – sang a song encouraging Council not to allow new natural gas pipeline. 3. David Piccioni - expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 4. Laura Ohanian -encouraged Council to put elected auditor measure on the November ballot. 5. Eugene Drix – acknowledged the passing of Mr. Charlie Henry. 6. Mark Cosby – spoke about lawsuits against the City of Eugene. 7. David Monk - expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 8. Judy Morse – shared concerns about congregation of young people at downtown bus station. 9. Jim Neu – talked about restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in order to meet CRO goals. 10. Lucy Lynch - expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 11. Adam Fishman - expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 12. Linda Heyl – asked Council to regulate natural gas in Eugene. 13. Robin Bloomgarden - expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 14. Eric Jackson – talked about getting a no trespass ticket downtown. 15. Lisa Reyes – shared experience about getting RV towed by the City. 16. Bill Armstrong – talked about criminal behavior in his neighborhood and lack of police response. 17. Kimberly Gladen – expressed concerns for safety and hygiene issues in downtown. 18. Robert Blake – expressed support for smoking ban opt-in on behalf of Peacehealth. 19. Bob Cassidy – expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 20. George Brown – expressed support for Councilor Taylor’s motion regarding elected auditor. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - May 30, 2018, Work Session - June 11, 2018, Work Session - June 11, 2018, Meeting - June 13, 2018, Work Session - June 18, 2018, Public Hearing B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda