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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8�h Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />February 11, 2019 <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yell, Mike Clark, Greg <br />Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor, <br />Mayor Vinis opened the February 11, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. <br />PUBLIC FORUM <br />1. Stefan Strek- spoke in support of a local restaurant and property owner. <br />2. Bekki Bruckner - spoke in opposition to the proliferation of SG technology in the city. <br />3. Sabrina Siegel - spoke in opposition to the proliferation of SG technology in the city. <br />4. James Manning - expressed concern about the lack of affordable housing in Eugene. <br />S. John Thielking - voice opposition to three proposed ordinances scheduled for public hearing. <br />6. Fred Williams - accused City officials of not enforcing handicapped parking laws. <br />7. Debby McGee - urged council to renegotiate NW Natural franchise agreement to reduce fossil fuels. <br />8. Linda Perrine - supported investment in solar energy technology and incentives. <br />9. Karin Almquist - spoke about the link between climate change and the proliferation of SG. <br />10. Dave Piccioni - expressed concern about pollution and homelessness. <br />11. Teresa Parker - spoke about the importance of collaboration in implementing the CAP 2.0. <br />12. Jim Ball - explained the energy and emissions impacts of natural gas use in large buildings. <br />13. David Force - urged consideration of Seneca Cogeneration Plan when discussing CO2 emissions. <br />14. Eliza Kashinsky - supported ADUs, noting there is no livability without affordability sustainability. <br />15. JoJo Jensen - expressed concern about the impacts of AirBnBs on neighborhoods and safety. <br />16. Sandy Sanders - spoke in opposition to SG technology, smart meters related to climate change. <br />17. Sue Sierralup6 - urged council to oppose the proposed anti -panhandling ordinance. <br />18. Loretta Huston - spoke about the dangers of SG and its nexus with climate change efforts. <br />19. Linda Heyl - suggested ways to improve progress made on CAP and CRO goals. <br />20. Eric Jackson - offered suggestions for increasing shelter options for the homeless in winter. <br />21. Shelby Shear - spoke about her experience being homeless; supported return of Camp 99. <br />22. Nicholas Engel - demanded immediate action on climate change goals; stop endless debate. <br />23. Robin Bloomgarden - opposed the unregulated proliferation of SG technology. <br />24. Jean Stacey - encouraged council to facilitate the establishment of more rest stop sites. <br />25. Joel Iboa - supported Oregon sanctuary laws and opposed efforts to erode trust in community. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Councilor Syrett - supported a council discussion of potential AirBnB regulation; council <br />action to prevent evictions related to rent gouging for 2021 visitors; opposed proposed <br />ordinance against unlawful transfer for vehicles; requested rescheduling action on that <br />ordinance; concerned about alleged Lane County practice of assisting ICE in arrests. <br />• Councilor Semple - expressed opposition to anti -panhandling ordinance but interested in <br />hearing from community; supported efforts to identify more homeless shelter options, <br />including self -governed facilities, dawn -to -dawn camps, less NIMBYism, places for those <br />with dogs; voiced concern about towing practices. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council Meeting February 11, 2019 Page 1 <br />