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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 81h Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 16, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark via phone, Claire Syrett, Chris
Pryor
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans, George Poling
Mayor Piercy opened the November 16, 2015, City Council public hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Adopting the "Dusk to Dawn" Permitted Overnight Sleeping
Pilot Program
1. Betty Snowden -Supports ordinance; real need for more temporary shelter for homeless.
2. Sue Sierralupe - Supports ordinance; logical choice for the City to approve this.
3. Jennifer Frenzier-Knowlton - Supports ordinance; expand times and car camping opportunities.
4. Michael Carrigan - Supports ordinance; need to expand times and add sites in every ward.
5. Wayne Martin - Supports ordinance; need to expand times and allow for earlier set-up.
6. Tracy Joscelyn - Supports ordinance; people need safe places to sleep.
7. Terra Williams - Supports a moratorium on the camping ban.
8. Donna Riddle - Supports a moratorium on the camping ban.
Council discussion:
• Appreciation expressed to the County for allowing Nightingale Health Sanctuary to reopen the
space next to Autzen Stadium for camping.
• Poverty and Homeless Board is making a safe camping site for people battling addictions.
• Human Services Commission has approved $55,000 for winter strategies to help efforts.
• The timeframe for dusk -to -dawn camp operations will be discussed and chosen by council.
• Pilot programs created a formula for success; more sites needed for car camping program.
• Need to d blooked at.
change to more practical hours; storage and sanitation issues neeto e
• Request made for a list of all current city surplus properties that may be considered as potential
overnight camping spots.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council November 16, 2015 Page 1
Public Hearing