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30. Debbie Jensen – expressed frustration about a personal situation with vehicle towing. 31. D’Arcy Martin – spoke in support of efforts to curb or ban panhandling. 32. Theresa Skotchdopole – supported protecting the area around the River Road housing site. 33. Jen Hornaday – opposed the proposed swale adjacent to the River Road housing site. 34. René Nelson – spoke in support of efforts to stop panhandling. 35. Steve Ochs – spoke in support of the proposed affordable housing funding package. 36. Alyssa Gilbert – spoke in support of a polystyrene ban and other waste issues. 37. Liv Meyer – spoke in support of a polystyrene ban and other environmental initiatives. 38. Stefan Strek – shared his solutions to the issue of homelessness. 39. Rachel McDaid – supported efforts to protect the area around the River Road housing site. 40. Melody Delorme – asked council to adopt a panhandling ordinance similar to Springfield’s. 41. Stephen Carson – opposed the presence of armed guards at public schools. 42. Monique Hall – opposed the proliferation of 5G smart meters. 43. Paul von der Meh – spoke in support of the Homes for Good Project at MLK Commons. Council Discussion • Pedestrian safety is an issue in this community; unfortunate that there is no driver education requirement for getting a license. • There is multi-step process for reviewing deadly force incidents; important to not draw conclusions until the facts are known. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes • November 28, 2018, Work Session • December 10, 2018, Work Session • December 10, 2018, Meeting • December 12, 2018, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor’s Map 17-03-33-12 Tax Lot 200 — located at 435 Lindley Lane) (City File: Sebring; A 18-9) MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0. 4. ACTION: Approval of Resources for Housing Affordable to Low-Income Persons Housing Finance Analyst Ellen Meyi-Galloway and Housing Opportunities Team Manager Stephanie Jennings introduced the topic and presented information about the approval process. Council Discussion • Working to lower the costs associated with development will result in more units of affordable housing. • Concerns expressed about the ecological impacts of the proposed development on River Road; support continued efforts to mitigate the impacts on neighboring properties and residents. • Outreach to community was thorough; project enjoys general support. • Support expressed for less regimented approach to the development of affordable housing; look at more innovative alternatives and opportunities for collaboration. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to award the property at 1505-1525 River Road and approve use of $725,000 in HOME funds for the construction of River Road Affordable Housing as proposed by St. Vincent de Paul. PASSED 8:0 February 11, 2019, Meeting - Item 2A