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MINUTES – Eugene City Council October 31, 2018 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br />2.WORK SESSION: Human Rights Commission FY2019 Work Plan and FY2018 Annual ReportHuman Rights and Equity Analyst Katie Babits and Human Rights Commissioner Ela Kubokpresented highlights from the commission’s FY2019 Work Plan and FY2018 Annual Report.Council Discussion <br />•The council greatly appreciates the efforts of the volunteer commissioners and support staff. <br />•The work of the commission is difficult and critically important to the well-being of thecommunity. <br />•The Marginalized Voices report is excellent; format and content of other commissionreports is very effective. <br />•More frequent contact between the commission and City Council is needed. <br />•Current events and political atmosphere make reports on hate and bias crimes essential. <br />•Community members are more concerned than ever about personal safety; proactivemeasures to promote zero tolerance for hate speech and actions needed. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to approve <br />the Human Rights Commission FY2019 work plan. PASSED: 5:0. <br />3.WORK SESSION: Annual Report from Police CommissionPolice Commission Chair Bill Whalen and Vice Chair Scott Nowicki presented the PoliceCommission’s Annual Report.Council Discussion <br />•Work of the commission is critically important; the group has re-engaged around its coremission and is making progress on key issues such as the department’s taser and excessiveforce policies. <br />•The Police Commission provides a way for the community to be involved in developing,reviewing, and changing policies around police services. <br />•The format of the annual report is helpful to readers.The meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, <br />Beth Forrest City Recorder <br />Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here. <br />November 26, 2018, Meeting - Item 3A