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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8 1 h Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
January 14, 2013
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Greg Evans, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
Alan Zelenka, Claire Syrett, George Poling
Her Honor, Mayor Piercy called the January 14, 2013, regular meeting of the Eugene City Council to
order.
1. CEREMONIAL MATTERS: University of Oregon Women's Volleyball Team
Mayor Piercy introduced the players, coaches, and athletic department staff in attendance. She
recognized their achievements and thanked them for contributing to the vitality of the
community.
2. ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2013
MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to elect
George Poling as President of the City Council for 2013. PASSED 8:0
MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Taylor moved to elect
Chris Pryor as vice President of the City Council for 2013. PASSED 8:0
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Terrill Purvis spoke in support of the homeless, noting he's an advocate and needs more help.
Conrad Barney said he is on a hunger strike to bring attention to the plight of the homeless.
Reagan Clark expressed support for changing the current situation for homeless people
Helen Liguori supported SLEEPS and asked EPD to stop enforcing the sleeping ban.
Andrew Cottrell said he wants more jobs for the homeless, noting that it's hard to live in Eugene.
Mark Hubbell, SLEEPS supporter from Portland, requested shelter, warmth, food, and safety.
Peter Grotticelli, said fundamental changes are need to help people survive.
Sue Wolling gave kudos to Public Works staff, and said bike lanes are needed on Willamette.
Hugh Prichard requested changes to traffic patterns on Charnelton Street.
Rev. Wayne Martin asked that the City lay aside its fine $200, for public sleeping.
Jean Stacey supported SLEEPS and asked that EPD not wake people between dusk and dawn.
Sue Sierralupe gave an update on the work of Occupy Medical.
Zach Vishanoff recommended several transportation infrastructure fixes.
Michael Carrigan said housing is a human rights and everyone deserves a safe place to sleep.
Sabra Marcroft supported doing away with the $200 fine for homeless sleeping.
Alley Valkyrie thanked the City for allowing Conestoga huts, and scolded the County for its actions.
Councilor Evans requested a work session poll on the topic of homeless sleeping and associated
fines.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION and VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to approve the
items on the Consent Calendar. PASSED 8:0
The Mayor adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened the meeting of the
Eugene Urban Renewal Agency.
5. ACTION: Adoption of Resolution 1066 Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial
Report of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene, Oregon, for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2012
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Evans, moved to adopt
Resolution 1066 Acknowledging Receipt of the Annual Financial Report of the Urban
Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene, Oregon, for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.
PASSED 8:0
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder
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