HomeMy WebLinkAbout180625 MTGMINUTES – Eugene City Council Meeting June 25, 2018 Page 1
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th 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. 5. 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 a while 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.
2. 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