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Eugene City Council
Hybrid Meeting
Eugene, Oregon 97401
September 12, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Matt Keating, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark,
Greg Evans, Claire Syrett, Randy Groves
Mayor Vinis opened the September 12, 2022, meeting of the Eugene City Council in a
hybrid in-person and virtual format at 101 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 114, Eugene, OR 97401.
1. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
■ Mayor Vinis -shared a proclamation for National Step family Day on September 16.
■ Councilor Syrett -discussed a recall election currently occurring; stated that she
will remain in her role and fulfill her duties until or unless her status on council
changes; shared that council will review the Intergovernmental Relations
Committee's legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session in an October
Work Session; discussed her attendance at a trade union Labor Day picnic.
■ Councilor Groves -discussed his attendance at a 50 th anniversary celebration for a
local tea company; discussed concerns about fires at Wild Iris Ridge Park;
acknowledged the 21 st anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
■ Councilor Keating -showed appreciation for first responders who are currently
fighting wildfires throughout Oregon; requested a moment of silence for the
anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
■ Councilor Semple -acknowledged several tragic events that occurred locally in the
past week; expressed concern about mental health challenges and lack of housing;
shared that there will be a council retreat at the end of the month to discuss a two-
year priority-based budget; requested input from the public for potential solutions.
■ Councilor Clark-shared that Saturday, September 17, is Constitution Day as well as
former City Councilor Betty Taylor's birthday.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR 1
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
■ June 13, 2022 Meeting
■ June 21, 2022 Public Hearing
■ June 22, 2022 Work Session
■ June 27, 2022 Work Session
■ June 27, 2022 Meeting
■ June 29, 2022 Work Session
■ July 11, 2022 Work Session
■ July 11, 2022 Meeting
■ July 18, 2022 Public Hearing and Work Session
■ July 20, 2022 Work Session
■ July 25, 2022 Work Session
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• July 25, 2022 Meeting and Public Hearing
• July 27, 2022 Work Session
B. Approval of City Council Tentative Agenda
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Syrett, seconded by Councilor Keating,
moved to approve the items on Consent Calendar 1. PASSED 8:0
3. PUBLIC FORUM
1. Lin Woodrich -discussed a public health overlay, road bond, and Bethel area plan.
2. John Crowder -spoke in opposition to Emerald Express bus lanes on River Road.
3. Patti Swinehart -spoke about recall election and asked questions about the process.
4. Suzanne O'Shea -spoke to homeless concerns and in favor of public health overlay.
5. Joshua Korn -shared concerns about 5G and Wi-Fi pollution.
6. William Smith -spoke about wireless safety.
7. Thomas Newman -spoke in favor of alternative transportation.
8. Chuck Areford -spoke in opposition to effort to recall Councilor Syrett.
9. Richard Locke -spoke against recall lawsuit; spoke about loitering and littering.
10. Eric Jackson -shared concerns about fentanyl in the community.
Council Discussion
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Councilor Evans -expressed that he is looking forward to discussing the public
health overlay zone and the Bethel area plan; expressed his desire to have Union
Pacific Railroad included in the discussion about the overlay zone.
Councilor Groves -stated his interest in the public health overlay zone and the
Bethel area plan; noted that increased housing is helping to improve some of the
issues discussed; expressed concern over fentanyl in the community; noted that the
Community Safety Initiative tax is making progress on some of the issues discussed.
Councilor Clark -highlighted the importance of moving forward with the Bethel
area plan; requested input from Bethel community on what outcomes they hope to
achieve with the Bethel area plan.
Councilor Keating -shared an excerpt from the Oregon State Constitution about the
recall process for an elected officer; expressed his support for Councilor Syrett.
Mayor Vinis adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Olivia Clark)
Link to the web cast of this City Council meeting here.
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