Agenda Packet 12-10-18 Meeting - REVISED

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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting November 26, 2018 Page 1 M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 November 26, 2018 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror Councilor Absent: Greg Evans Mayor Vinis opened the November 26, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1.CEREMONIAL MATTERSMayor Vinis recognized Judge Wayne Allen for his years of service to the community asPresiding Municipal Court Judge and announced the renaming of the main courtroom inMunicipal Court in his honor. 2.PUBLIC FORUM1.Aria Seligman – supported efforts by the City decriminalize homelessness.2.Bekki Bruckner – spoke about the dangers of 5G technology and supported curbing its expansion.3.Cindy Allen – opposed the expansion of smart meter and 5G technology in the city.4.Victor Odlivak – opposed the expansion of smart meter and 5G technology in the city.5.Todd Boyle –discussed the impacts of the local housing shortage on the homelessness issue.6.Patty Hine – supported increased focus on the Climate Action Plan goals.7.Linda Kelley – presented a community sustainability outreach proposal.8.Jim Neu – supported the Sustainability Commission recommendation on the NW Natural franchise.9.Donna Riddle – expressed concern about the impacts of winter conditions on the unsheltered.10.Mindy Stone - opposed the expansion of smart meter and 5G technology in the city.11.Sandy Sanders - opposed the expansion of smart meter and 5G technology in the city.12.Eliza Kashinsky – supported the City’s efforts to facilitate development of ADUs.13.Jennifer Frenzer-Knowlton – supported increasing resources for the homeless.14.Ed McMahon – spoke on behalf of the Home Builders Association regarding transportation SDCs.15.Sue Sierralupé – supported efforts to establish shelter opportunities for the homeless downtown.16.Ron Bevirt – voiced frustration with progress by the City’s housing tools and strategies committee.17.Michael Carrigan – supported increased efforts to help the homeless.18. Michael Gannon – conveyed his experience with conflict between bikers/pedestrians and cars.19.Zondie Zinke – asked council to focus energy and resources on the urgent issue of homelessness.20.Wayne Martin – supported efforts to increase focus and resources on homelessness.21.Douglas Bovee – supported the creation of a shelter and new rest stops around the city.22.Sabra Marcroft – supported an increased focus on winter strategies to help the homeless.23.Kaarin Knudson – spoke about how the availability of affordable housing affects other issues.24.Laurie Hauber – said the accumulation of unpaid fines perpetuates homelessness.25.Stefan Strek – spoke about a variety of issues.26.Luke Callahan – supported efforts to make Eugene a great place to raise a family and to retire.Council Discussion •Public Works is working to redesign a safe, temporary pedestrian crossing at the site of theHighway 99 County homeless camp. ATTACHMENT D December 10, 2018, Meeting - Item 2A