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MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8 1 h Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 January 14, 2013 7:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Alan Zelenka, Claire Syrett, George Poling Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the January 14, 2013, regular meeting of the Eugene City Council to order. 1. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: University of Oregon Women's Volleyball Team Mayor Piercy introduced the players, coaches, and athletic department staff in attendance. She recognized their achievements and thanked them for contributing to the vitality of the community. 2. ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2013 MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to elect George Poling as President of the City Council for 2013. PASSED 8:0 MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to elect Chris Pryor as vice President of the City Council for 2013. PASSED 8:0 3. PUBLIC FORUM Terrill Purvis spoke in support of the homeless, noting he's an advocate and needs more help. Conrad Barney said he is on a hunger strike to bring attention to the plight of the homeless. Reagan Clark expressed support for changing the current situation for homeless people Helen Liguori supported SLEEPS and asked EPD to stop enforcing the sleeping ban. Andrew Cottrell said he wants more jobs for the homeless, noting that it's hard to live in Eugene. Mark Hubbell, SLEEPS supporter from Portland, requested shelter, warmth, food, and safety. Peter Grotticelli, said fundamental changes are need to help people survive. Sue Wolling gave kudos to Public Works staff, and said bike lanes are needed on Willamette. Hugh Prichard requested changes to traffic patterns on Charnelton Street. Rev. Wayne Martin asked that the City lay aside its fine $200, for public sleeping. Jean Stacey supported SLEEPS and asked that EPD not wake people between dusk and dawn. Sue Sierralupe gave an update on the work of Occupy Medical. Zach Vishanoff recommended several transportation infrastructure fixes. Michael Carrigan said housing is a human rights and everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. Sabra Marcroft supported doing away with the $200 fine for homeless sleeping. Alley Valkyrie thanked the City for allowing Conestoga huts, and scolded the County for its actions. Councilor Evans requested a work session poll on the topic of homeless sleeping and associated fines. MINUTES — Eugene City Council January 14, 2013 Page 1 Regular Meeting