Agenda Packet 11-25-19 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting October 28, 2019 Page 2 37. Lisa Oxman – asked council what they are doing to assist the unhoused population.38. Tim Morris – spoke in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution.39. Stephen Sheehan – asked for accountability for the lawlessness in the homeless community.40. Kitty Piercy – spoke in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution.41.Celine Swenson Harris – spoke in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution.42. Luke Habberstad – spoke about sustainability issues related to e-scooters.43. Angie Marzano – spoke in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution.44. Ken Hand – talked about the detrimental impact of homelessness on local businesses.45. Drix – thanked Sarah for saving his life and congratulated her on the City Manager position.46. Sean Dwyer – talked about the lack of response from council and the need to address poverty.47.Ryan Adkins – spoke against the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution.48.Doug Skoidal – talked about the multitude of problems occurring in the community.49. Amber Roegner – shared concerns about safety and environmental sustainability of e-scooters.50. Eric Jackson – talked about exploring better solutions for the homeless.51. Rebecca Jensen – spoke about the intricacies of safe and legal abortions.52. Stefan Strek – said the city shouldn’t be focused on what people in other states are doing.Council Discussion: •Councilor Evans – asked what is currently in place within city code that would regulate therollout of an e-scooter program. •Councilor Syrett – thanked those who came to speak in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortionresolution, including the Human Rights Commission; thanked NARAL pro-choice advocates forthe concept of the resolution; thanked everyone who shared their stories. •Councilor Pryor - said he looks forward to working with the Eugene Wake Up group onproductive and positive solutions around the issue od homelessness; said poverty is notrecognized enough in homelessness conversations; said there needs to be enforcement aroundillegal and criminal behaviors. •Mayor Vinis – thanked everyone who testified; said she was grateful for those who spoke insupport of the resolution; said she’d also like to work together with the Eugene Wake Upbusiness community; said she was grateful to have more information about e-scooters. 2.CONSENT CALENDARA.Approval of City Council Minutes Approval of City Council MinutesSeptember 16, 2019, Work SessionSeptember 23, 2019, Work SessionSeptember 23, 2019, MeetingSeptember 25, 2019, Work SessionOctober 9, 2019, Work SessionB.Approval of City Council Tentative AgendaC.Appointment of Civilian Review Board Representative to Police Commission MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 6:0. 3.ACTION: A Resolution Declaring the Right to Safe and Legal Abortion and Affirming the City of Eugene’s Commitment to Act in Support of That Right by Authorizing the City to Participate as an Amicus in Forthcoming Federal Lawsuits Challenging Abortion Bans Around the Country November 25, 2019, Meeting - Item 2A