CC Minutes - 07/23/08 Work Session

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that the City had purposely committed voter fraud. He wished to stress that “nothing could be farther from the truth.” Mr. Zelenka displayed a shoebox that was 100 percent recyclable and was made utilizing sustainable business practices. He averred that Eugene should be “riding that wave.” He believed the box represented a great example of a sustainable project. Ms. Ortiz reminded her colleagues who wished to bid City Manager Dennis Taylor farewell that there would be an event honoring him on the following day in Studio One of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts from 4 to 6 p.m. She also wished to remind the community that now was the time to apply for boards, commissions, and committees. She noted there were five vacancies on the Police Commission. Ms. Ortiz said she would be speaking about her work in public service to the Latino/Latina Leadership Class at the Lane Community College the following day. Continuing, Ms. Ortiz reported that the Lane County Commissioners were undertaking a “listening tour.” She related that Commissioner Bobby Green would be at Willamette High School on August 1 at p.m. and she planned to attend. In closing, Ms. Ortiz shared a national magazine she received on Latino leaders that featured State School Superintendent Susan Castillo. City Manager Taylor introduced Kris Bloch, now serving as the Mayor and Council support staff person, who was sitting in for Beth Forrest, AIC (Acting in Capacity) Council Coordinator. He said he had been working with Assistant City Manager Angel Jones to ensure that there would be a smooth transition. He thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as City Manager of the City of Eugene. B. WORK SESSION: Annual Meeting with the Police Commission City Manager Taylor introduced Police Commission Chair Maurie Denner and Vice Chair Angie Sifuentez. He said they would provide the annual report. He noted that the Police Commission was “one of the most hard-working commissions” in the City of Eugene and that its record of accomplishment was “outstanding.” Ms. Sifuentez thanked the City Manager for his kind words. She introduced the council to the new Vice Chair as of July 1, Joe Alsup, and the Chair Elect, Tamara Miller, who would be assuming their positions on November 1. She related that Mr. Denner, John Brown, Carla Newbre, and she would soon complete their last terms on the commission at the end of October. She said the commission had begun the year by recruiting new members. Tim Laue, Floyd Prozanski, Tracy Olson, Neil Van Steenbergen, and Ms. Bettman had completed their terms after years of service. She stated that the commission welcomed Mr. Alsup, Ms. Miller, Charlie Zennaché, and Charles Hare, as well as the new council liaisons, George Poling and Andrea Ortiz. Ms. Sifuentez reported that the Police Commission formed a committee to look at how the police response to domestic disturbances could be improved. She noted that when the committee began meeting it was during the difficult County budget process and it had been hard for agency representatives to find time to meet with MINUTES—Eugene City Council July 23, 2007 Page 2 Work Session