Tonight led by Council President Pratt.

Please place your hand over your card.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands?

One nation under God.

That brings us to announcements.

We have one announcement tonight, a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Asian Pacific Islander Month in the City of Twalton, and this proclamation be read by Council Hillier.

There's no presentation.

Thank you very much, Mayor.

It's an honor to get to read this City of Tualeton Proclamation.

Whereas the month of May is recognized across the United States as Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI Heritage Month, a time to honor the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation's history, strengthened our communities, and contributed to the cultural, civic, economic, and social fabric of our society.

And whereas Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders represent a diverse array of cultures, languages, and histories with roots spanning East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands, each bringing unique traditions and perspectives that enhance the vibrancy of our city.

And whereas AAPI individuals have played vital roles in shaping our nation from the building of critical infrastructure and advancement of science and technology to leadership in arts, education, public service, and business, often in the face of exclusion, discrimination, and hardship.

And whereas this month also serves as an opportunity to reflect on the outgo ongoing challenges faced by AAPI communities, including acts of bias, discrimination, and violence, and to reaffirm our collective responsibility to stand against hate in all its forms.

And whereas we celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of AAPI residents, leaders, and organizations within our community who continue to shape a more just and vibrant future for all.

And whereas we commit to advancing equity, supporting AAPI communities, and fostering an environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the City Council of the City of Tuallaton, Oregon, hereby recognizes the month of May as Asian Pacific and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and encourages all residents to participate in activities, programs, and observances that celebrate AAPI history, culture, and contributions.

Introduced and adopted this 11th day of May 2026, City of Tualaton, Oregon.

So we have a member of the Idea Committee here.

I think it's Hope, correct?

Well, for God's sake.

Okay.

Thank you.

I want to give uh Councilor Sacco a moment because Councilor Sacco brought this up to the council on behalf of the idea community, so I just give you a moment to speak if you'd like.

So I just think it just represents the connection that the idea committee is making with the community and bringing forward thoughtful proclamations and wanting to make sure that everyone in our community feels seen and heard.

So I just uh huge kudos to them and the work that they're doing.

Thank you.

Thank you.

All right, that brings us to public comment.

This is an opportunity for anyone to address City Council on an item that is not on tonight's agenda.

Please keep your comments to about three minutes.

I'll take the folks in the room first who would like to give public comment and then switch over to Zoom.

I have one sign up, but you don't have to be signed up to do uh your uh testimony in uh person.

Uh so I'll take the sign-ups first and then if someone else wants to come up forward to address the council, I'll do that then.

I have uh Gina Schlatter.

Welcome, Gina.

Hi my name again, Gina Schlaughter, and I live at 855 Southwest Twellaton Road.

I've resided there since 2018.

I purchased the property from my landlord in 2022.

The last two years or so, many things have been looted from my property.

I was not notified of the city's decision to make this public access camping.

I found out when I called the police because there was a man in his boxers near my home.

This was when I was informed that he was 20 weeks 20 feet away from my home, and this was legal camping from the hours of 7 p.m.

till 7 a.m.

One of the campers seemingly took up what I would consider mostly permanent residents residing there past the hours before they were available to camp and staying till late in the afternoon.

He has still there and has been there since June of last year.

There was drug paraphernalia, a tent that was abandoned, and that was left there for over three months.

I have pictures of all of this, as well as pictures of non-enforcement hours.

I was astonished that the city would make this decision and nobody needed to notify me when it is extremely impactful.

I do not know that these people are safe, that they are not felons, that they are not pedophiles.

I have a 12-year-old granddaughter that lives with me and a guard dog that is to alert me if anybody she perceives to be a threat is near, and she is constantly barking.

On February 4th, I spoke with Sherilyn Lambos and brought up the concerns regarding the situation adjacent to my property.

She said she didn't know why I wasn't notified and that she would find out why the hours weren't being enforced as well.

When I brought up the fact that there are goose droppings, as there is a large amount of Canadian geese in that property that feed and defecate that there, I mentioned that it had the potential to give these people E.

coli and salmonilla.

She replied, it doesn't need to be a clean place, we just need to give them a place.

I also brought up the fact that it was less than 500 feet from a park, which she said that was not correct.

I then asked why don't they build a fence?

She then replied, we are not going to build you a fence.

Um then she said she would get she said she would look into it and get back to me.