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