01.15.20 City Council Work Session Minutes

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problem and that limiting the number of times individuals could speak to council was still necessary; suggested people speaking about the topics on council's tentative agenda or those who haven't spoken as frequently go first. • Councilor Syrett - pointed out a couple of ways speakers were able to "game" the system currently; thought Councilor Zelenka's idea of splitting up the speakers between upcoming council topic areas and general comments was worth trying. • Councilor Yeh - thought the motions did not address engaging new people; thought the steps to limit frequent speakers should be paired with investing in engaging new speakers. • Councilor Pryor - asked for clarification on the legal requirements surrounding public forum; did not think the number of times someone testified was as persuasive or constructive as a good argument; thought outreach about the purpose of public forum and how to effectively get your ideas to council was important. • Councilor Semple - asked whether council was considering changing the sign-up window; proposed a friendly amendment to review the new practice after six months; Councilors Zelenka and Clark accepted the friendly. • Councilor Clark - asked for clarification from Councilor Zelenka on legislative intent and on whether the motion applied to public hearings as well; asked for clarification on the legality of randomizing speakers. • Councilor Zelenka - questioned whether the motion would address the problems they were trying to solve; suggested a friendly amendment (to his own motion) that council limit people to speaking once monthly; the friendly was accepted by the second, Councilor Clark MOTION TO DIVIDE and VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to divide the randomization portion of the motion from the limiting of speakers portion of the motion. PASSED: 5:2, Councilors Clark and Zelenka opposed. VOTE ON SPEAKER RANDOMIZATION (with friendly amendment): PASSED 5:2, Councilors Semple and Taylor opposed. VOTE ON ONCE PER MONTHLY SPEAKER LIMIT: FAILED 3:4, Councilors Clark, Pryor and Zelenka in favor. Assistant City Manager Kristie Hammit gave a brief report regarding a shooting earlier that day near Autzen Stadium. The meeting adjourned at 1:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 66 Lw,t Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Cas Casados) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here. MINUTES - Eugene City Council January 15, 2020 Page 3 Work Session