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-----_.+~ .- ~ "-~ ". ._.-.....~~--- --~-~........_.~. - .~._.""'~. . --._-....~..~._...--~- .,-~ ~, (e M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL December 5, 1979 Adjourned meeting from November 28, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, at 11:45 a.m., December 5, 1979, Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Jack Delay, Betty Smith, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Tri-Agency Policy Board Meeting--Mr. Lieuallen reported on a recent meeting of the Tri-Agency Policy Board, and memos have been distributed to the Council. He reviewed some of the newly implemented policies which give highest priority to more aggressive enforcement and public education and licensing program. They will be prioritizing their calls and will also reduce the number of times animals will be picked up at one1s residence. The Agency has initiated what they call a "blitzing" program, designed to catch offenders, by having officers in designated areas at unannounced times. Assistant Manager mentioned that if Councilors incurred complaints and problems, that they should contact (e the flak catcher, himself, or Mr. Lieuallen. Mr. Delay mentioned that there has been a tremendous improvement in the Tri-Agency operation and he supports the new concept. Mrs. Smith wondered if copies could be made available to Council showing areas that Tri-Agency intends to s ta rt blitz i ng . Mr. Martin responded that the entire County will be blitzed with some equality. A minimum of forewarning as to which areas will be blitzed provides more opportunity for catching offenders. Mr. Lieuallen also mentioned that the Policy Board will be dealing with altering the bail schedule. Also discussed was the idea of whether the Agency should be under the jurisdiction of one government entity. The Board agreed that that item would be put on a back burner while attention is given to other more pressing matters. As to the blitzing program, officials will be zeroing in on target times when dogs are usually running at large. The remainder of the day will be spent on educational efforts. Mayor asked whether there have been any proposals on dealing with the large amount of people who give away their animals. Mr. Mart in responded that a possible breeding tax is still being considered. Mr. Delay added that a new ordinance could provide consistency between the jurisdictions and thereby increase efficiency. B. Budget Committee Recommendation--Mrs. Smith recommended that Boyd Engelcke be reappointed to the Budget Committee for a term ending December 31, 1982. - (_ Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to reappoint Boyd Engelcke to the Budget Committee. Motion carried unanimously. 12/5/79--1 fa '-10