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sprung shelter model; discussed Strategic Initiatives Manager concept; discussed mobile <br />outreach concepts; discussed landlord engagement strategies. <br />o Councilor Semple - Discussed and expressed reasons for hesitancy around sprung structure <br />shelter and asked what those experiencing homelessness think about the idea, discussed <br />and inquired about the costs included in estimates and where the additional funding will <br />come from; listed various questions and concerns about shelter building; asked if the <br />Navigation Center is a part of this shelter proposal; expressed frustration about the lack of <br />progress. <br />o Mayor Vinis - Reiterated comments about previous commitments to building a structure, <br />and current issues requiring council's attention. <br />o Councilor Syrett - Requested information from sprung structure manufacturer provided <br />during Budget Committee meetings; discussed previous conversations about potential <br />location of Navigation Center; asked how mobile outreach teams would function and <br />through what agency; discussed work of Strategic Initiatives Manager; discussed landlord <br />engagement considerations; asked who will manage this recommendation; reiterated <br />Councilor Clark's request for information about municipal court judge sentencing options; <br />spoke about prevention services for homelessness including diversion. <br />o Councilor Zelenka - Discussed considerations of landlord incentives concept; spoke about <br />table of current services provided to address homelessness in Eugene. <br />o Councilor Semple - Provided information about movie "Tony" in Park Blocks; asked staff <br />about difference between "temporary shelter", "durable shelter", "sprung structure shelter", <br />etc.; discussed cost and funding considerations; inquired about how logistics are being <br />planned; inquired about specifics of Strategic Initiatives Manager role and function; <br />discussed landlord engagement efforts; expressed appreciation for contingency fund and <br />discussed thoughts on action timeline. <br />o Councilor Clark- Inquired why it is important to vote on the motion proposed at this <br />meeting; discussed considerations for low -barrier shelter; expressed concerns about voting <br />without more information. <br />o Councilor Taylor - Expressed agreement with Councilor Clark, would like to see $1 million <br />restricted to use of shelter; discussed siting considerations for shelter and potential <br />locations; discussed role of Strategic Initiative Manager; expressed concern for overlapping <br />services and sprung structure shelter concept. <br />o Mayor Vinis - Encouraged council vote, noting what the vote entails and potential for future <br />council discussion. <br />MOTION: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt the staff <br />recommendations as outlined in Attachment A. <br />o Councilor Zelenka -Voiced support for motion, noting budget considerations. <br />o Councilor Clark- Expressed desire to move forward but needs information not provided <br />during presentation in order to vote on motion. <br />MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to <br />substitute for approving the Strategic Initiative Manager and pilot landlord engagement <br />program portions of Attachment A. <br />o Councilor Clark- Voiced concern there is too little information to vote on the section of the <br />recommendation regarding the purchase of a structure; expressed support for voting on <br />items once costs are better understood. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council July 17, 2019 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br />