10.28.2019 City Council Work Session Minutes

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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 the rollout of an e-scooter program. • Councilor Syrett - thanked those who came to speak in favor of the Safe and Legal Abortion resolution, including the Human Rights Commission; thanked NARAL pro -choice advocates for the concept of the resolution; thanked everyone who shared their stories. • Councilor Pryor - said he looks forward to working with the Eugene Wake Up group on productive and positive solutions around the issue od homelessness; said poverty is not recognized enough in homelessness conversations; said there needs to be enforcement around illegal and criminal behaviors. • Mayor Vinis - thanked everyone who testified; said she was grateful for those who spoke in support of the resolution; said she'd also like to work together with the Eugene Wake Up business community; said she was grateful to have more information about e-scooters. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes Approval of City Council Minutes • September 16, 2019, Work Session • September 23, 2019, Work Session • September 23, 2019, Meeting • September 25, 2019, Work Session • October 9, 2019, Work Session B. Approval of City Council Tentative Agenda C. 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 MINUTES - Eugene City Council October 28, 2019 Page 2 Meeting