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Eugene City Council
Bascom /Tykeson Room, Eugene Public Library
Eugene, Oregon
November 12, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Alan Zelenka, George Poling,, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Mike Clark (via
conference phone)
Councilors Absent: Betty Taylor, Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy opened the October 12, 2013, City Council meeting and read an excerpt from President Obama's
Veterans Day proclamation.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG (Veterans Day)
Representatives from St. Vincent De Paul's Veterans In Progress program led those present in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. PUBLIC FORUM:
1. Gordon Levitt, spoke about efforts to raise awareness about climate change.
2. Nicholas Fox, asked the council to enact an ordinance to combat global warming.
3. Julia Olson, voiced concern about climate change, global warming, and environmental impacts.
4. Tayo Olson, said the mural at Willamette and 27 is to raise awareness about climate change.
S. Maggie and Sahara, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette redesign.
6. Ama Mykyta, expressed concern about global warming and environment protection.
7. Kyra Gunther, asked the council to address global warming /environmental issues.
8. Pete Frost, said action is needed now on a global recovery plan.
9. Candace Shorack, expressed gratitude for the Eugene /Jinju Sister City program.
10. Christina Lu, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea.
11. Yasmeen Pelayo, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea.
12. Yesenia Flores, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea.
13. Clara Riordan, reported on her experiences visiting South Korea.
14. Alex Page, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign.
15. Andrew Russ, said corporate personhood decision should be overturned.
16. Wayne Martin, asked council to consider a motion to identify a different rest stop site.
17. Sabra Marcroft, supported Mr. Martin's suggested motion and said she is grateful to live here.
18. Rachel Sanders, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign.
19. Kristopher Cahoon, supported Option 3 for the S. Willamette Street redesign.
20. Art Bowman, supported climate change efforts and Mr. Martin's proposal on a new camp site.
21. Sue Sierralupe', requested a hand washing station for Occupy Medical to prevent the flu.
22. Alley Valkyrie, supported Mr. Martin's suggestion for new homeless camp site.
23. John Monroe, supported the suggestion for new camp site, noting visibility is important.
24. Kelsey Moore, supported Option 3 for S. Willamette Street redesign.
25. Michael Carrigan, expressed concern about conditions at the NW Expressway rest stop site.
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26. Jonathan Meyers, expressed frustration with University Police enforcement policies.
27. Jordan Bailey, supported Option 3 for S. Willamette Street redesign.
28. Janet O'Bryant, voiced concern about homeless camping on city streets.
The City Manager indicated he would follow up about a hand washing station for Occupy Medical.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve
the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 6:0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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