AMENDED Agenda Packet 3-11-19 Meeting

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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting February 11, 2019 Page 1 M I N U T E S Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 February 11, 2019 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor, Mayor Vinis opened the February 11, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1.PUBLIC FORUM1.Stefan Strek – spoke in support of a local restaurant and property owner.2.Bekki Bruckner – spoke in opposition to the proliferation of 5G technology in the city.3.Sabrina Siegel – spoke in opposition to the proliferation of 5G technology in the city.4.James Manning – expressed concern about the lack of affordable housing in Eugene.5.John Thielking – voice opposition to three proposed ordinances scheduled for public hearing.6.Fred Williams – accused City officials of not enforcing handicapped parking laws.7.Debby McGee – urged council to renegotiate NW Natural franchise agreement to reduce fossil fuels.8.Linda Perrine – supported investment in solar energy technology and incentives.9.Karin Almquist – spoke about the link between climate change and the proliferation of 5G.10.Dave Piccioni – expressed concern about pollution and homelessness.11.Teresa Parker – spoke about the importance of collaboration in implementing the CAP 2.0.12.Jim Ball – explained the energy and emissions impacts of natural gas use in large buildings.13.David Force – urged consideration of Seneca Cogeneration Plan when discussing CO 2 emissions.14.Eliza Kashinsky – supported ADUs, noting there is no livability without affordability/sustainability.15.JoJo Jensen – expressed concern about the impacts of AirBnBs on neighborhoods and safety.16.Sandy Sanders – spoke in opposition to 5G technology, smart meters related to climate change.17.Sue Sierralupé – urged council to oppose the proposed anti-panhandling ordinance.18.Loretta Huston – spoke about the dangers of 5G and its nexus with climate change efforts.19.Linda Heyl – suggested ways to improve progress made on CAP and CRO goals.20.Eric Jackson – offered suggestions for increasing shelter options for the homeless in winter.21.Shelby Shear – spoke about her experience being homeless; supported return of Camp 99.22.Nicholas Engel – demanded immediate action on climate change goals; stop endless debate.23.Robin Bloomgarden – opposed the unregulated proliferation of 5G technology.24.Jean Stacey – encouraged council to facilitate the establishment of more rest stop sites.25.Joel Iboa – supported Oregon sanctuary laws and opposed efforts to erode trust in community.Council Discussion •Councilor Syrett – supported a council discussion of potential AirBnB regulation; councilaction to prevent evictions related to rent gouging for 2021 visitors; opposed proposed ordinance against unlawful transfer for vehicles; requested rescheduling action on that ordinance; concerned about alleged Lane County practice of assisting ICE in arrests. •Councilor Semple – expressed opposition to anti-panhandling ordinance but interested inhearing from community; supported efforts to identify more homeless shelter options, including self-governed facilities, dawn-to-dawn camps, less NIMBYism, places for those with dogs; voiced concern about towing practices. ATTACHMENT B March 11, 2019, Meeting - Item 3A