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· Review work of Council Committee on Homelessness and Youth <br /> · Articulate current situation and trends <br /> · Develop options <br /> · Inventory of services for homeless and those who interact with the homeless <br /> · Talk with local organizations that already interact with the homeless <br /> · Talk with the homeless <br /> · Look at other successful strategies <br /> · Balance displacement alternatives <br /> · Identify and be willing to commit funds to the issue <br /> · Work with the legislature to address at a regional level <br /> · Strategies for dealing with those who are homeless by choice <br /> · Help for homeless families - preventative solutions before they lose their homes <br /> · Look at successes regarding homeless youth - Portland; State Commission <br /> · Get outside expert assistance to help shape our strategy <br /> · Winter camp - toilets and water for homeless - humane alternative to moving the problem around <br /> town. <br /> · Address homeless teenage girls' unique situation and identify housing for them <br /> · Billing issue with EWEB reconnect fee <br /> · Recognize that different strategies will be required for: <br /> o Homeless due to economics (where most resources are available) <br /> o Homeless youth (some resources exist) <br /> o Homeless by choice (mentally ill) who will not accept services <br /> <br />We will know we are successful if... · We are doing something <br /> · One life at a time <br /> · Reduction in panhandling complaints <br /> · Some place to take people other than jail <br /> · Build on strategies that are already moving in the right direction <br /> <br />Push "Arts and Outdoors" as a Theme for Eugene <br /> <br /> · Develop an inventory of existing arts and outdoor opportunities <br /> o Identify gaps <br /> o Conduct SWOT analysis <br /> · Develop a strategic plan for cultural services <br /> · Complete the Parks and Open Space Master Plan <br /> · Identify potential synergies to exploit <br /> · Look at who has resources - financial and expertise <br /> · Look at how this niche crosses different opportunities, including economic development; expand <br /> how we look at various issues - use as a filter for decision making and gauge for prioritizing <br /> · Conclude arts walk at a night club <br /> · Consider helping Actors Cabaret and Lord Leebrick Theater and others <br /> <br />MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 25-26, 2005 Page 14 <br /> Goals Setting Session <br /> <br /> <br />