AMENDED Agenda Packet 4-8-19 Meeting

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1.Janet Sims – spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance; people rely on money they collect.2.Cliff Gray – proposed ordinance would violate the Constitution; has unintended consequences.3.Charmaine Rehg – supported the ordinance, noting that it will improve public safety.4.Donna Riddle – said there is no evidence to support the need for the proposed ordinance.5.Gina – supported the ordinance; said it will reduce incidents of distracted driving.6.Dave Piccioni – opposed the proposed ordinance; related his experience donating to others.7.Bob Cassidy – said the proposed ordinance won’t help the homeless and will be unenforceable.8.David Strahan – said there is no evidence to support the need for the proposed ordinance.9.Jennifer Frenzer – opposed restrictions to panhandling; supported efforts to help the homeless.10.Leslie Robnett – encouraged the council to take action and help the homeless.11.Michael Carrigan – spoke in opposition to the ordinance; people have legal right to ask for help.12. Wayne Martin – said it is natural to ask for help; reasonable to allow exchanges.13.Darcy Martin – supported passage of the ordinance; many other resources are available for help.14.Lainy Davis – expressed concern about the safety of drivers and panhandlers during exchange.15.Jerry Glass – said proposed ordinance is one more assault on the homeless.16.Pamela Krause – said that destitution in Eugene is increasing; opposed ordinance.17.Michael Gannon – expressed frustration about the obstacles to helping those in need.18.John Thielking – opposed the ordinance as it violates the Constitution; suggested amendments.19.Misha Seymour – opposed passage of the ordinance; City has created an unwelcoming atmosphere.20.Susan Matthews – opposed ordinance; said it is an important means of supporting those in need.21.Liana Leung – described the unsafe behavior she has witnessed during exchanges.22.Jack Radey – said there is no evidence that panhandling creates a safety hazard.23.Ben Clark – appreciated the opportunity for community conversation; opposed ordinance.24.Sarah George – opposed ordinance for criminalizing acts of kindness.25.Stephen Carson – said the main intent of the ordinance is to hide the problem of homelessness.26.Kathy Cooks – recommended that council postpone action on the ordinance; do more to help.27.Jenny Ulum – said ordinance focuses on the driver, not the person receiving; supported passage.28.Stefan Strek – spoke about his enlightenment; opposed ordinance as being hypocritical.29.Joe Williams – said that panhandling creates a safety issue; find common ground for problem.30.Rose Padgett – opposed proposed ordinance; represents class war between rich and poor.31.Chavon Wright – supported efforts to stop criminalizing homelessness and start helping homeless.32.John Abbe – spoke about the hypocrisy of the proposed ordinance versus inundation of marketing.33.Eric Jackson – supported amending the ordinance; acknowledged those who are homeless by choice.34.Kris McAlister – encouraged council to consider unintended consequences of ordinance.35.Leonard Stoehr – said there is no evidence to support the need for the proposed ordinance36.Mel Hite – said acts of kindness result in other acts of kindness; opposed ordinance.37.Tracy Joscelyn – spoke against the ordinance; panhandling is a lifeline for many in the community.Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing. Council Discussion •Councilor Clark – asked for information about the cessation of the “Fill the Boot” campaignfor safety reasons. •Councilor Syrett – stated that she will not support the proposed ordinance; it will bechallenged in court if enforced only in panhandling situations; proposal is a pretext to achieve an unconstitutional purpose. •Councilor Semple – noted that while she will oppose the ordinance, she supportedproviding an open forum for community to air its opinion on this issue; encouraged civil behavior to accomplish goals. •Councilor Taylor – reported that many of her constituents support this ordinance; there aremany other ways to help those in need; supported passage of the ordinance. •Mayor Vinis – thanked those in attendance for their input and stressed the need for andvalue in maintaining a respectful meeting environment. April 8, 2019, Meeting - Item 2A