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~ IV. PUBLIC HEARING: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LONG-RANGE PLAN City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Deputy Chief Bill DeForrest gave the staff report. He said that staff is recommending approval of the "Partnerships for Public Safety" for adoption as an alternative strategy for public safety in the future. The plan, which has been developed jointly by the Department of Public Safety and the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), features an Eight-Point Action plan which emphasizes the role of prevention, education, and networking. Mr. DeForrest said that while it may may not be possible to guarantee complete plan funding at this time, it is very important that all points of the plan be implemented at some time in the future if the partnership model is to be attained. Staff recommends that the council adopt the plan and direct funding of the Eight-Point program to be determined through the Eugene Decisions process. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Richard Green, 766 East 13th Street, voiced his support for the plan. He commented that the plan features, a proactive rather than a reactive model to public safety, and noted that the City cannot afford to continue funding public safety in its present manner. He encouraged the council to adopt and identify funding for the plan. e Jim Poverman, 270 Coachman Drive, indicated that he represents three busi- nesses in the University area and spoke in favor of the plan. The success of the foot patrol component of the plan has already been demonstrated and should be continued to prevent the further deterioration of perceived safety on 13th Avenue. Russ Brink, 2278 Corinthian Court, said that he fully supports the plan and urged the council to approve and identify funding for the plan. Edward Margolis, 2115 Greenvale Drive, testified as a member of PSAC in favor of the plan. He noted the benefits of having a flexible planning document that can be modified to respond to changing public safety needs. Janet Anderson, 1659 East 23rd Avenue, identified herself as co-director of Women space and voiced her support for the plan. She said that the plan has been very important in relation to domestic violence disputes and noted that funding support for social service agencies will be necessary for the contin- ued success of the partnership model. Ellen Knepper, 255 Madison Street, indicated her support for the plan and concurred with Ms. Anderson on the need to fund social services in addition to providing financial support for public safety. Norman Riddle, 1238 Crest Drive, testified in support of the plan concept, but voiced concern with the proposed $43,000 for additional public safety staff. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1991 Page 3