06.08.2020 City Council Work Session Minutes

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• Councilor Zelenka - talked about racism in Eugene and the opportunity for meaningful change; spoke about the role of the Police Commission in making policy changes; discussed the CAHOOTS model. • Councilor Evans - talked about the context of current conditions, including COVID-19, the murder of George Floyd and impending economic issues. 2. WORK SESSION: Homeless Service System Update City Manager Pro Tern Sarah Medary, Assistant City Manager Kristie Hammitt, City Manager's Office Director Brooke Freed and Homeless Systems Policy Manager Peter Chavannes provided an update of the homeless service system, including programs and partnerships, implementation plan, funding, new outreach teams and options. Council Discussion: • Councilor Syrett - asked about the status of the unhoused who were moved out the temporary Lane County Fairgrounds facility; discussed updating the metrics used in the TAC report; inquired about the status of the day center and the amount of housing units be developed; expressed desire to move forward quickly. • Councilor Pryor - discussed the stages of homelessness, and their connection to public safety and community social services; talked about finding the funds needed to implement the TAC report recommendations. • Councilor Zelenka - spoke of the TAC report and asked about the timelines for the programs listed in the implementation plan, including the creation of housing units, the Veterans Affairs center and shelter plans. • Mayor Vinis - discussed the transition of programs through time; spoke about the shelter and identification of potential microsite locations. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,8,a L Beth Forrest City Recorder (Recorded by Carolyn Dimick-Kronberger) Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here. MINUTES - Eugene City Council June 8, 2020 Page 2 Work Session