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30. Debbie Jensen - expressed frustration about a personal situation with vehicle towing. <br />31. D'Arcy Martin - spoke in support of efforts to curb or ban panhandling. <br />32. Theresa Skotchdopole - supported protecting the area around the River Road housing site. <br />33. Jen Hornaday - opposed the proposed swale adjacent to the River Road housing site. <br />34. Rene Nelson - spoke in support of efforts to stop panhandling. <br />35. Steve Ochs - spoke in support of the proposed affordable housing funding package. <br />36. Alyssa Gilbert - spoke in support of a polystyrene ban and other waste issues. <br />37. Liv Meyer - spoke in support of a polystyrene ban and other environmental initiatives. <br />38. Stefan Strek - shared his solutions to the issue of homelessness. <br />39. Rachel McDaid - supported efforts to protect the area around the River Road housing site. <br />40. Melody Delorme - asked council to adopt a panhandling ordinance similar to Springfield's. <br />41. Stephen Carson - opposed the presence of armed guards at public schools. <br />42. Monique Hall - opposed the proliferation of SG smart meters. <br />43. Paul von der Meh - spoke in support of the Homes for Good Project at MLK Commons. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Pedestrian safety is an issue in this community; unfortunate that there is no driver <br />education requirement for getting a license. <br />• There is multi -step process for reviewing deadly force incidents; important to not draw <br />conclusions until the facts are known. <br />3. CONSENT CALENDAR <br />A. Approval of City Council Minutes <br />• November 28, 2018, Work Session <br />• December 10, 2018, Work Session <br />• December 10, 2018, Meeting <br />• December 12, 2018, Work Session <br />B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda <br />C. Adoption of a Resolution Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Assessor's Map 17-03-33-12 <br />Tax Lot 200 — located at 435 Lindley Lane) (City File: Sebring; A 18-9) <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to <br />approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0. <br />4. ACTION: Approval of Resources for Housing Affordable to Low -Income Persons <br />Housing Finance Analyst Ellen Meyi-Galloway and Housing Opportunities Team Manager <br />Stephanie Jennings introduced the topic and presented information about the approval process. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Working to lower the costs associated with development will result in more units of <br />affordable housing. <br />• Concerns expressed about the ecological impacts of the proposed development on River <br />Road; support continued efforts to mitigate the impacts on neighboring properties and <br />residents. <br />• Outreach to community was thorough; project enjoys general support. <br />• Support expressed for less regimented approach to the development of affordable housing; <br />look at more innovative alternatives and opportunities for collaboration. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to award <br />the property at 1505-1525 River Road and approve use of $725,000 in HOME funds for <br />the construction of River Road Affordable Housing as proposed by St. Vincent de Paul. <br />PASSED 8:0 <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council Meeting January 14, 2019 Page 2 <br />