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HomeMy WebLinkAbout190422 MTGMINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting April 22, 2019 Page 1 MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 April 22, 2019 7:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Alan Zelenka, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Greg Evans, Betty Taylor, and Claire Syrett In Mayor Vinis’ absence, Councilor Taylor opened the April 22, 2019, meeting of the Eugene City Council. 1.PUBLIC FORUM •Paul Dart – spoke in opposition to 5G technology. •Joshua Korn – spoke in opposition to 5G technology. •David Piccioni – spoke about 5G and research. •Farhan Khan – spoke about safety concerns in his neighborhood and business. •Jennifer Q. Public – spoke in opposition to 5G technology. •Toni Doveri – spoke in opposition to 5G technology and regards to homelessness •John Thielking –opposed downtown activity zone rules; supported helping those in need. •Hedin Brogh – spoke in opposition to permit system for vending at the free speech plaza. •Art Bollmann – inquired about the status and nature of the payroll tax. •Roberly Hearsch - spoke in opposition to 5G technology. •Victor Odlivak - spoke in opposition to 5G technology. •Robin Bloomgarden – spoke in opposition of 5G technology. •Shaun Winter – spoke about community safety and payroll tax concerns and ideas.Council Discussion: •Councilor Syrett - expressed remorse for and spoke to incidents raised by Farhan Khan andoffered resources regarding future public safety response; discussed public safety in theWhitaker neighborhood; spoke to past and future discussions surrounding public safety and thepayroll tax, including what council intends and does not intend to do with payroll tax revenue. •Councilor Clark – reiterated comments made by Councilor Syrett regarding public safetyincidents in the Whiteaker neighborhood. •Councilor Taylor – expressed appreciation for public comments and closed public forum. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A.Approval of City Council Minutes •March 11, 2019 Work Session •March 11, 2019 Meeting •March 13, 2019 Work Session B.Approval of Tentative Working Agenda MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar, PASSED 8:0.