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Tom Schneider asked the City Council to find a better long -term solution for sidewalk infill so the financial burden is not supported solely by residents. Joe Tyndall spoke about Eugene's treatment of homeless people vs. those with money. Wendy Butler- Boyeson advocated for the proposed West Eugene EmX line. Marjorie Smith spoke about the health - related problems associated with the demolition of the buildings on the Capstone site near 11 th and Olive, particularly for residents of Olive Plaza. Bill Rodgers spoke in favor of Resolution #5069, asking Council to put the issue on the November ballot. Mayor Piercy closed the public forum and thanked everyone for their comments, requests, suggestions and questions. Councilors commented on the testimony about homeless issues and clarified that the council did not vote to implement an Opportunity Village in Eugene, they voted to request more information about potential sites and processes. Councilor Ortiz noted that she did not support the vote last week on this topic because things weren't moving fast enough. Councilor Brown also announced that a meeting will be held on 7/24/12 at Cesar Chavez School at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the possibility of a transitional camp near the school at 13` and Chambers Streets. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 5066, Annexing Land to the City of Eugene (Satterwhite —A 12 -1) D. Adoption of Resolution 5067 Approving a Low - Income Rental Housing Property Tax Exemption for the Property Located at 1535 -1563 City View Street, Eugene (SVDP Property) E. Appointment to the Lane Regional Air Protection Authority F. Ratification of Unanimous Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee Actions Pertaining to the League of Oregon Cities Legislative Priority Agenda Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilor Ortiz pulled item E. Vote: 8:0 the motion passed unanimously. Item E: Councilor Ortiz expressed concern that she didn't see the recruitment for the board position of LRAPA. Staff responded that this position was recruited for along with all the others, in an open and public process. Move to appoint Joseph Gonzales to Position 3 on the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency for a three -year term beginning July 23, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2015. Vote: the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Sign Standards and Amending Sections 9.0500, 9.6610, 9.6615 and 9.6630 of the Eugene Code, 1971 Assistant City Attorney Jerry Lidz introduced the topic, providing background and reviewing the proposed amendments to the sign code standards. He noted that Council had asked for public comment specifically on the size of the signs. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing on this topic. MINUTES- Eugene City Council July 23, 2012 Page 2 Regular Meeting