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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8�h Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 25, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Chris Pyror
Councilors Absent: Emily Semple, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans
Mayor Vinis opened the June 25, 2018, meeting of the Eugene City Council.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
1. Dana Furgerson - shared the Sustainability Committee rodent control committee recommendation.
2. Patty Hine - spoke about how zoning changes can help combat global warming.
3. Debra McGee - talked about concerns regarding meeting CRO and CAP requirements.
4. Laurie Powell - voiced concerns about proposed natural gas pipeline and the status of the TSP.
S. Linda Heyl - asked for clear metrics to be a part of implementing the CRO.
6. Bill O'Brien - spoke about a historic preservation plaque on a tree that is missing.
7. Roy Ward - shared support for making Protections for Individuals Ordinance stronger.
8. Robin Bloomgarden - voiced concerns that community members are being cut out of CAP process.
9. Dante Douglas - shared support for abolishing ICE.
10. Todd Boyle- asked Council to reiterate non-cooperation with ICE.
11. Michelle Emmons -talked about Willamette Riverkeeper programs and cleanups near the river.
12. Joshua Caraco - voiced concerns about renters' rights, no -cause evictions and application fees.
13. Eric Jackson - spoke about how treatment of the unhoused needs to be worked on aggressively.
14. Lillith Snow - voiced concerns that there are not enough legal places to sleep at night.
15. Kimberly Gladen - spoke about safety concerns downtown; supported the use of mobile cameras.
16. John Barofsky - talked about the supplemental budget on the consent calendar.
17. Kassia - shared support for rideshare in the Eugene area.
18. Louis English - voiced concerns about homeless camps near the river and sanitation problems.
19. Al Grapel - spoke about the need for porta-potties near the river, concerns about water pollution.
Council Discussion
• Issues related to homelessness are being addressed by a number of City and
intergovernmental groups.
• The term "affordable housing" is still confusing; it has been awhile since Council discussed
renter's rights.
• Support efforts to protect our residents from undue data collection.
• Oregon specifically prohibits local law enforcement from acting in the form of a federal
agent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
- May 29, 2018, Work Session
- May 29, 2018, Meeting
B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda
C. Adoption of Resolution 5232 Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for
the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2017 and Ending June 30, 2018
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MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to
approve the items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 5:0
Mayor Vinis adjourned the City Council meeting and opened a meeting of the Eugene Urban
Renewal Agency.
3. URA PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Terms for Downtown Riverfront Development
Community Development Director Michael Kinnison introduced the Public Hearing about the
proposed riverfront development with a Power Point presentation.
1. Zach Mulholland - shared Sustainability Commission recommendations for redevelopment.
2. Tiffany Edwards - spoke in support of riverfront development as proposed.
3. Pete Knox - said he was excited for the mixed-use development and business opportunities.
4. Philip Lawson - shared idea of turning the steam plant into a youth center.
5. Tom Stewart - spoke in support of current plan for riverfront redevelopment.
6. Chris Edwards - spoke in support of riverfront redevelopment as proposed.
7. Jim Neu - spoke in support of building green functional mixed-use riverfront development.
8. Sue Prichard - expressed enthusiastic support for the project and approving MUPTE requests.
9. Tom Brandt - spoke about development over the years in Eugene.
10. Kelly Fitzpatrick - advocated for green space, community garden and creative development.
11. John Barofsky - spoke about tools for the project including increment financing and MUPTE.
12. Brittany Quick -Warner - voiced support for proposed development.
13. Kimberly Gladen - shared concerns that there is not enough affordable housing in the plan.
14. Bob Hart -voiced support for riverfront development and the cultural nexus it creates.
15. David Sonnichsen - supported the park concept and opposed a potential bridge across river.
16. James Atkins -spoke about excitement as a developer to connect downtown to the river.
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully submi
Elena Domingo
Deputy City Recorder
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