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MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 November 25, 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 November 25, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1.PUBLIC FORUM1.Joshua Korn – read a letter related to small cell antennas in residential neighborhoods.2.Rebecca McCroskey – talked about the effects of non-recreational camping along the riverbanks.3.Mike McFarlane – talked about the impacts to the river from homeless camping on the riverbank.4.Jarl Berg – expressed idea that churches should be tasked with addressing homelessness.5.David Piccioni – talked about the importance of trees and spoke in favor of the polystyrene ban.6.Tom Dunn – suggested making it easier to find CAP 2.0 information on the City’s website.7.David Igl – asked council to take action about the renaming of Dunn Hall.8.Linda Kelley – suggested standardizing take-out containers for Eugene restaurants.9.Linda Perrine – conveyed 350 Eugene’s stance that the CAP 2.0 draft is incomplete/negligent.10. Debby McGee – asked council to prohibit natural gas expansion in our community.11. Thomas Hiura – talked about how everyone deserves love and respect.12. Betzi Hitz – addressed problems with the CAP 2.0 draft, including lack of measurable progress.13. Jim Neu – asked council to look into including fossil fuel risk bond requirements in the CAP 2.0.14. Jacob Wood – spoke on behalf of LCC’s OSPIRG group in support of the polystyrene ban.15. Sophia Reyes – spoke on behalf of LCC’s OSPIRG group about plastic pollution concerns.16. Abigail Keep – spoke on behalf of LCC’s OSPIRG group in support of the polystyrene ban.17. Teresa Parker – talked about Transit Tomorrow and its potential to reduce carbon emissions.18.Joe Tyndall – talked about the alarming nature of social justice.19. Mark Howard – said that homelessness in Eugene is a problem that is misunderstood.20. Wayne Martin – talked about designating safe camping places for homeless individuals.21. Drix – talked about coming up with new and alternative ideas to address issues.22. Teri Morgan – talked about the addiction crisis and asked council to pass a recovery resolution.23. Jim Ball – voiced concerns and ideas about improving the CAP 2.0 draft.24. Nicholas Engel – talked about lack of homeless services.25. Sarah Mazze – asked council to support staff in aligning their work with the CAP 2.0.26. Rowan – shared concerns about 5G technology and said lives are on the line with this issue.27.Darcy Martin – talked about the lack of enforcement and accountability around lawlessness.28. Deanna Lynn – shared concerns about climate change and encouraged climate action.29. Alison Grover – encouraged easier alternate transportation routes for bikes and walking.30. Aaron Woulverton – talked about ecological mindfulness and climate justice31. Nigel Moseby – talked about housing solutions and his non-profit, A Well and Healthy Living.32.Kwock Hing Tom – asked the council to help him find a solution for his condemned property.33. Duncan Varisco – spoke against the annexation of the property on Willow Avenue.Council Discussion: •Councilor Semple – said she appreciated everyone who spoke and thanked the OSPIRG studentsfor continuing to show up. ATTACHMENT B Janurary 13, 2020, Meeting – Item 3A