The Dalles City Council’s public comment period Monday evening focused on homeless issues after a couple of property owners who live near the St. Vincent DePaul Community Meals site complained about problems they say they have endured for a long period of time as a result of the behavior of some of those who go to the site.  Many who spoke asked the Council to take some kind of action to deal with homelessness.  Mayor Rich Mays said he has thought about appointing a blue ribbon committee, but has held off as other efforts have been underway.  He said if he doesn’t see progress he’ll consider putting that group together.  Councilor Darcy Long-Curtiss later noted she has been working with homeless shelter groups in The Dalles and Hood River to acquire portable shelters, but they need a piece of land to put them on.  Long-Curtiss said it would be highly structured with rules and regulations, and would be connected with services.