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Commission on Children and Families, the Domestic Violence Council, and the Eugene Human Rights Commission. Ms. Bettman, seconded by Mr. Meisner, moved that the council take a stand against domestic violence by officially endorsing the statement ~To the citizens of Lane County" that is included in the packet. Ms. Bettman said that updated statistics showed 13 domestic violence-related deaths in Lane County since September 2003. She said the statistics did not capture the impact of domestic violence on children and others. Mr. Pap6 stated he was astounded by the statistics for Lane County and would support the motion. Mr. Meisner said that typically a request for endorsement would come before the council formally on the agenda, but in the interest of time, Ms. Bettman's motion was appropriate and he would support it. Mr. Poling said that there were more issues regarding domestic violence than people realized and the problems extended beyond the combatants to children, other family members, and neighbors. He said he supported the motion. Ms. Nathanson encouraged assistance, through the Human Rights Commission or Police Department, for those who were reluctant to report a situation because they were not certain it constituted domestic violence or they feared retaliation. Ms. Bettman said the domestic violence outreach initiative was to publicize information about contacts and resources for victims or individuals who were concerned, as well as to reinforce the community position against domestic violence. Mayor Torrey suggested that the City Manager or Police Department contact the New Haven, Connecticut Police Department regarding its exceptional program to prevent domestic violence. The motion passed unanimously, 6:0. Mr. Pap~ reported on the annual United Front trip to Washington, DC. He said the City's primary issues were natural resources and transportation. He said that because of differences among budget requests for reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act, it was possible that there would be a continuing resolution instead of legislation this year. He said the City's three top projects for which funding was requested were the interchange at Beltline and Interstate 5 (1-5), the new federal courthouse district, and design of the new I- 5 bridge over the Willamette River. Mr. Pap~ said he had noted there was still cleanup equipment in the river and he hoped that it would be removed quickly if there was no further need. He noted that during a recent visit to Boise, Idaho he had seen its new city and county combined police and public safety facility. Ms. Solomon arrived at 5:45 p.m. Mayor Torrey reported that the US Army Corps of Engineers reduced funding for the Delta Ponds project MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 8, 2004 Page 2 Work Session