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e Ms. Bascom observed that the number of CRT response calls has increased dra- matically in the West University Neighborhood (WUN) and asked for a response. Mr. Gleason said that he does not believe the decreased criminal activity in the Eugene Downtown Mall area is directly related to the increased activity in the West University Neighborhood. He noted that community-based policing intervention has worked well for the mall; a similar type of intervention strategy should be planned for the WUN area. He also said that police foot patrols have been started in the WUN area to help monitor and control the problem. Mr. Greene described the type of criminal activity which now exists in the WUN. He stated that many citizens are intimidated by this type of activity and, as a result, have indicated their reluctance and/or refusal to shop there. Mr. Bennett acknowledged that to the extent to which it has been described, the degree of criminal activity in the WUN will require new intervention strategies. He commented, however, that intense urban areas by nature tend to attract this type of activity. Mr. Boles spoke about the importance of providing educational programs for landlords to inform them of their rights and responsibilities with respect to the type of tenants they allow on their property. Responding to a question from Mr. Bennett, Mr. Greene said that funding for e the foot patrols is being shared by the University, the City, and the busi- ness merchants in the WUN area. Merchants have agreed to share in the ex- pense of this program because of the urgent need to correct the problem. Ms. Bascom commented that the CRT is still a relatively new program and said that she would be interested in evaluating this component of the CRT program for an additional year. Mr. Boles requested that the council be presented in February with an update on the usage of the CAHOOTS van. III. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR, AND CITY MANAGER A. Scheduling Issues Mr. Gleason commented that although a delay of the Human Rights Task Force report was requested, he recommends that the council retain this item on its October 8 work session agenda as originally planned. The council agreed to this suggestion. Mr. Gleason noted that the public hearing on the Developmental Services Fi- nances Study has been scheduled for October 22. Mr. Gleason asked the council if it would be willing to move the starting time of its October 1 Financial Planning Work Session ahead one hour to begin at 4:30 p.m. The council agreed to this suggestion. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 26, 1990 Page 6