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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />May 13, 2019 <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Chris Pryor, <br />Claire Syrett, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka <br />Mayor Vinis opened the May 13, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. <br />1. Applicant Statements for City Boards and Commissions <br />Three applicants for the Civilian Review Board presented a three-minute statement regarding <br />their interest in serving the community through board or commission membership: Awab Al- <br />Rawe, Stan Dura, Randall Prince. <br />2. PUBLIC FORUM <br />1. Todd Boyle - supported the ability to divide lots to make space for smaller homes. <br />2. David Piccioni - would like more bathrooms, storage, and public showers downtown. <br />3. Abraham Likwornik- explained the anti -commandeering principle to council. <br />4. Bekki Bruckner - asked when there would be a work session on 5G. <br />5. Julie Tilt - voiced concern about health problems related to electro -magnetic frequencies. <br />6. Sabrina Siegel - asked to meet with all councilors about 5G concerns. <br />7. Isidore Siegel-Coxon - said he does not want to have to leave Eugene if 5G is installed. <br />8. Michi Okuda - shared information on a study of firefighters in stations that had cell towers. <br />9. Barbara Wade - requested a work session on 5G. <br />10. Joshua Korn - asked for a moratorium on 5G before the transmitters are turned on. <br />11. Raging Grannies - asked for more public restrooms throughout the community. <br />12. Sue Sierralupe - requested sanitation improvements for public health. <br />13. Donna Riddle - asked council to de -criminalize sleeping and to provide bathrooms. <br />14. Susan Macomson - asked council to take climate change seriously. <br />15. Sara Burant - urged action to decarbonize local systems, especially regarding tracked gas. <br />16. Carolyn Partridge - urged council to consider not allowing new gas customers. <br />17. Deborah McGee - urged council to transition the city to electric power. <br />18. Paula Stout - voiced concern about the dignity and health of her unhoused neighbors. <br />19. Kayla McDonald - complained about new vending requirements in Free Speech Plaza. <br />20. Mary Austerman - expressed disappointment in changes to vending in Free Speech Plaza. <br />21. Patricia DeVall - asked council to allow canopies and water in Free Speech Plaza. <br />22. James Hatcher - urged council to permit canopies in Free Speech Plaza. <br />23. Jack Wellborn - urged council to allow canopies at the Free Speech Plaza. <br />24. Oliver Aljirin - asked council not to invest in more natural gas. <br />25. Claire Ribaud - asked council to end fossil fuel investments within 10 years. <br />26. Nancy Ahnert - warned council to stop investing in natural gas. <br />27. John Thielking - shared information about a new storage locker project. <br />28. Chuck Ford - said he distrusts Northwest Natural and warned council against trusting them. <br />29. Ralph McDonald - urged council to take bold action on climate change. <br />30. Kris McAlister - asked council to take care with follow-up to homelessness report. <br />31. Lee DeVeau - asked council to re -open public bathrooms in downtown and in the parks. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council Mayl3, 2019 Page 1 <br />Meeting <br />