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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8h Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />November 13, 2018 <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg <br />Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror <br />Mayor Vinis opened the November 13, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council. <br />1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG <br />Mayor Vinis read an excerpt from a recent Presidential proclamation recognizing Veterans Day. <br />James G. Miller led the meeting attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. <br />2. PUBLIC FORUM <br />1. Bob Cassidy - proposed consideration of a ballot measure on the purchase of EWEB for a City Hall. <br />2. Otto Poticha - spoke in support of the City pursuing the purchase of the EWEB building. <br />3. Donna Riddle - spoke in support of increased effort to provide shelter for the unhoused. <br />4. Lee DeVeau - spoke in support of increased effort to provide shelter for the unhoused. <br />S. Art Farley - spoke on behalf of Sustainability Commission in support of a ban on plastics. <br />6. Jeanne -Marie Moore - spoke about safety issues related to the homeless camp. <br />7. Cindy Allen - raised concern about EWEB's use of smart meters. <br />8. Victor Odlivak- raised concern about EWEB's use of smart meters. <br />9. Patricia Hine -spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />10. Deb McGee - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />11. Jim Neu - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />12. Betzi Hitz - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />13. Linda Heyl - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />14. Leonard Higgins - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />15. Pamela Krause - spoke in support of increased efforts to help the homeless. <br />16. John Ammondson - supported a proposed ban on single -use plastics. <br />17. Serena Orsinger - supported a proposed ban on single -use plastics. <br />18. Abe Luedtke - supported a proposed ban on non -recyclable materials. <br />19. Ian Curtis - spoke in support of more aggressive implementation of the Climate Action Plan. <br />20. Hanna Haro - supported a proposed ban on single -use plastics. <br />21. Alden McWayne - supported a proposed ban on single -use plastics. <br />22. Michael Gannon - supported increased efforts to make progress on climate recovery goals. <br />23. David Strahan - supported self-management of homeless camps; opposed use of plastics. <br />24. Kris McAllister - spoke about the need for a safe place for those who are unwell to receive services. <br />25. Bill Sullivan - supported a new look at the need for a City Hall; consider use of the EWEB building. <br />26. Michael Carrigan - supported the establishment of a variety of smaller, safe homeless shelters. <br />27. Otis Haschemeyer - said the council should focus on more pressing issues than tax breaks. <br />28. Zondie Zinke - said the council should focus on more pressing issues than tax breaks. <br />29. John Abbe - supported an update of the Climate Action Plan that includes more urgency. <br />30. "G" -spoke about her experience as a refugee for the California fires and the need for services <br />31. Gary Heldt - supported the use of the EWEB building for City Hall. <br />32. Eric Jackson - discussed the impacts of policies that criminalize homelessness. <br />33. Bill Randall - thanked the council and staff for their service to the community. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council Meeting November 13, 2018 Page 1 <br />