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Ms. Ortiz reported that Centro LatinoAmericano would hold a fundraiser on June 3, and volunteers were needed to assist at the event. Ms. Ortiz noted the recent Eugene Police Department's (EPD) Commendation Event, saying it was a well-deserved recognition of the exemplary services provided by EPD officers. Ms. Ortiz stated that she planned to travel to Puerto Rico the week of May 30 and while there would obtain information regarding the works of the National Organization of Elected Latino Leaders. She said this information will be provided to the council at a later date. Ms. Ortiz shared that she recently met with Lauren Chouinard (lead staff for the Council Conversation on Race) and Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department Director Angel Jones and accepted, conceptually, on behalf of the City Council, Mr. Chouinard's work plan for the Council Conversation on Race. She stated she also discussed homeless issues with Ms. Jones. Mr. Pap~ said the Awbrey Park opening was the highest-attended neighborhood park opening he had ever attended. He agreed with Ms. Solomon that the Apple Orchard Low-Income Housing Project was indeed impressive and a wonderful addition to the community. Mr. Pap~ reported that American and City Magazine included an article in its latest edition that stated that as of January 1, 2002, the Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington Health Department requires perspective employees to sign an agreement to be non-smokers both on and off the job as a condition of employment. Mr. Kelly announced that the Human Rights Commission's Gender Identity Work Group unanimously passed draft code language that would add gender identity to the protections within the Human Rights Code and forwarded the document to the Human Rights Commission for its review. A public hearing on this issue would be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. Mr. Kelly said in regard to the Region 2050 long-range planning process, The Register Guard has published an insert entitled Design Your Future~ which discusses possibilities for the region over the next 45 years and includes a questionnaire for readers. Ms. Taylor voiced concern regarding the costs for alley improvements assessed to the Eugene Garden Club. She pointed out that the club was not considered a business and should be in a different assessment category. Ms. Taylor asked staff to advise who maintained alleys that were not currently being repaved. Ms. Taylor shared that as she traveled around Eugene, she observes the City was not saving land for open space and parks for the future. Mr. Poling clarified that he was not a member of the Lane Metro Partnership in an official capacity; rather, he served on the Lane Workforce Parmership. Mr. Poling noted that the Harlow Neighborhood Association was recruiting for officers. Interested parties should contact Beth Bridges of the Planning and Development Department. The Executive Committee would hold its next meeting in September. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 23, 2005 Page 2 Work Session