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MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting September 23, 2019 Page 1 MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 September 23, 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 September 23, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1.PUBLIC FORUM1.Arlo Rallen and Laura Allen – asked council to pass a resolution in support of a climate strike.2.Ralph McDonald - asked council to pass a resolution in support of the weeklong climate strike.3. Jane Kwiatkowski – proposed ideas related to the Climate Recovery Ordinance goals.4. Todd Boyle – asked council to create housing that would be set aside for low-income individuals.5. Otis Root – said he was offended by Councilor Semple’s remarks at an HRC meeting.6. Fredric Pitts – said he’d like to see ADU regulations relaxed and more multi-family dwellings.7. Lauren Bailey – expressed concerns about small cell tower placements.8.Victor Odlivak – spoke against the installation of 5G in the community.9. Sandy Sanders – spoke against 5G technology.10. Raging Grannies – sang about the current climate emergency and plan for carbon reductions.11.Nick Dikas and group – asked council to address the climate emergency.12. Mary McLellan - gave her time to the others speaking about addressing climate emergency.13. Amanda Dellinger – spoke in support of making ADUs easier to build in Eugene.14. Rowan - spoke against the installation of 5G in the community.15. Jan Spencer – invited everyone to a series of site tours showcasing planning and climate goals.16. Tiffany Edwards – spoke about the need for ADUs and the many city goals they address.17. Susan Bliven – spoke about the need for ADUs in the community.18. Seth Sadofsky - encouraged council to be a leader in fighting climate change.19. David Igl – asked council to distance themselves from the renaming of Dunn Hall.20. Arwen Maas-DeSpain – spoke about homelessness as a systems and humanity issue.21. Terry Waldron – spoke about her fear for the planet’s future and the effects of climate change.22.William O’Brien – said our planet is dying, causing war, famine, and homelessness.23. Geronimo Garcia – spoke about Annette Montero’s death and homelessness in the community.24. Steve Dear – spoke on behalf of the Red Rebel Brigade about the current climate catastrophe.25. Martha Bryson – talked about public health hazard created by not having enough public toilets.26. Beverly McDonald – asked council to adopt the climate strike resolution.27. Lou Ann Elms – spoke about the local access roads near the Hatton annexation.28. John del Nero – spoke about the local access roads near the Hatton annexation.29. Christine Rush – asked for Anderson Street to be included in the Hatton Avenue annexation.30. Artie Leider – expressed frustration with sidewalk camping and wanted to find solutions.31. Elijah Davis – said that mental health issues are the responsibility of the community.32. Charlcie Kaylor – spoke in favor of ADU regulations as required by the state legislature.33. Eliza Kashinsky – shared disappointment with the recent ADU conversation.34. Kris McAlister – shared concerns about the homeless and solutions not coming fast enough.35. Kaarin Knudson – encouraged council to comply with state law regarding ADUs.36. Diana Bilovsky – shared suggestions related to short-term rental regulations.37. Brennen Matherly – spoke in support of banning Styrofoam and switching to reusables. ATTACHMENT C October 28, 2019, Meeting - Item 2A