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MINUTES <br />Eugene City Council <br />Harris Hall, 125 East 8�h Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />November 25, 2019 <br />7:30 p.m. <br />Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, <br />Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor <br />Mayor Vinis opened the November 25, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. <br />1. PUBLIC FORUM <br />1. Joshua Korn - read a letter related to small cell antennas in residential neighborhoods. <br />2. Rebecca McCroskey - talked about the effects of non -recreational camping along the riverbanks. <br />3. Mike McFarlane - talked about the impacts to the river from homeless camping on the riverbank. <br />4. Jarl Berg - expressed idea that churches should be tasked with addressing homelessness. <br />S. David Piccioni - talked about the importance of trees and spoke in favor of the polystyrene ban. <br />6. Tom Dunn - suggested making it easier to find CAP 2.0 information on the City's website. <br />7. David Igl - asked council to take action about the renaming of Dunn Hall. <br />8. Linda Kelley - suggested standardizing take-out containers for Eugene restaurants. <br />9. Linda Perrine - conveyed 350 Eugene's stance that the CAP 2.0 draft is incomplete/negligent. <br />10. Debby McGee - asked council to prohibit natural gas expansion in our community. <br />11. Thomas Hiura - talked about how everyone deserves love and respect. <br />12. Betzi Hitz - addressed problems with the CAP 2.0 draft, including lack of measurable progress. <br />13. Jim Neu - asked council to look into including fossil fuel risk bond requirements in the CAP 2.0. <br />14. Jacob Wood - spoke on behalf of LCC's OSPIRG group in support of the polystyrene ban. <br />15. Sophia Reyes - spoke on behalf of LCC's OSPIRG group about plastic pollution concerns. <br />16. Abigail Keep - spoke on behalf of LCC's OSPIRG group in support of the polystyrene ban. <br />17. Teresa Parker - talked about Transit Tomorrow and its potential to reduce carbon emissions. <br />18. Joe Tyndall - talked about the alarming nature of social justice. <br />19. Mark Howard - said that homelessness in Eugene is a problem that is misunderstood. <br />20. Wayne Martin - talked about designating safe camping places for homeless individuals. <br />21. Drix - talked about coming up with new and alternative ideas to address issues. <br />22. Teri Morgan - talked about the addiction crisis and asked council to pass a recovery resolution. <br />23. Jim Ball - voiced concerns and ideas about improving the CAP 2.0 draft. <br />24. Nicholas Engel - talked about lack of homeless services. <br />25. Sarah Mazze - asked council to support staff in aligning their work with the CAP 2.0. <br />26. Rowan - shared concerns about SG technology and said lives are on the line with this issue. <br />27. Darcy Martin - talked about the lack of enforcement and accountability around lawlessness. <br />28. Deanna Lynn - shared concerns about climate change and encouraged climate action. <br />29. Alison Grover - encouraged easier alternate transportation routes for bikes and walking. <br />30. Aaron Woulverton - talked about ecological mindfulness and climate justice <br />31. Nigel Moseby - talked about housing solutions and his non-profit, A Well and Healthy Living. <br />32. Kwock Hing Tom - asked the council to help him find a solution for his condemned property. <br />33. Duncan Varisco - spoke against the annexation of the property on Willow Avenue. <br />Council Discussion: <br />• Councilor Semple - said she appreciated everyone who spoke and thanked the OSPIRG students <br />for continuing to show up. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council November 25, 2019 Page 1 <br />Meeting <br />