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< Anqie Sifuentez was recognized for her efforts in coordinating community awareness for the Hispanic community through the development of the first . annual Fiesta Latina. GeorQe Russell was recognized for his outstanding c9mmitment to youth develop- ment and commitment to the community's youth of color. IV. PRESENTATION OF PLA~UES TO OUTGOING COUNCILORS AND MAYOR Mayor Miller recognized three retiring councilors. Roqer Rutan was recognized for his dedicated service on the City Council, and his 20-year service to the community. Mr. Rutan accepted the award and reflected on his 12-year participation on the City Council. Debra Ehrman was recognized for her dedicated service on the City Council, and to the community. Ms. Ehrman accepted the award and reviewed the council's achievements during her two terms of service. Ruth Bascom was recognized for her dedicated service on the City Council, and her successful campaign for mayor. Ms. Bascom said she would present an inaugural address on January 11, 1993. Mayor Jeff Miller was presented with a plaque by Mayor-Elect Ruth Bascom in recognition of his leadership, good humor, gracious presence at innumerable community functions, and long hours of service on the City Council. . ~ V. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Miller presented his State of the City Address, a transcript of which is attached. Mayor Miller thanked his parents, first supervisor, pastor, college profes- sors, wife and children, business partner, and John Ball, who first introduced him to local government. He reviewed progress made in the areas of public safety, the economy, downtown revitalization, human rights, low-cost housing, capital projects, intergovernmental cooperation, and the unprecedented Eugene Decisions process. Mayor Miller described his vision for the City of Eugene and challenged those present to become involved in local government on some level. He thanked the community for the opportunity to serve as its mayor. VI. ADJOURN ~ayor Miller invited those present to a reception in the McNutt Room immedi- ately following the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. ".~ MINUTES--City Council Work Session December 9, 1992 Page 2 . 11:30 a.m.