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MINUTES – Eugene City Council July 17, 2019 Page 2 Work Session sprung shelter model; discussed Strategic Initiatives Manager concept; discussed mobile outreach concepts; discussed landlord engagement strategies. o Councilor Semple – Discussed and expressed reasons for hesitancy around sprung structureshelter and asked what those experiencing homelessness think about the idea; discussedand inquired about the costs included in estimates and where the additional funding willcome from; listed various questions and concerns about shelter building; asked if theNavigation Center is a part of this shelter proposal; expressed frustration about the lack ofprogress. o Mayor Vinis – Reiterated comments about previous commitments to building a structure,and current issues requiring council’s attention. o Councilor Syrett – Requested information from sprung structure manufacturer providedduring Budget Committee meetings; discussed previous conversations about potentiallocation of Navigation Center; asked how mobile outreach teams would function andthrough what agency; discussed work of Strategic Initiatives Manager; discussed landlordengagement considerations; asked who will manage this recommendation; reiteratedCouncilor Clark’s request for information about municipal court judge sentencing options;spoke about prevention services for homelessness including diversion. o Councilor Zelenka – Discussed considerations of landlord incentives concept; spoke abouttable of current services provided to address homelessness in Eugene. o Councilor Semple – Provided information about movie “Tony” in Park Blocks; asked staffabout difference between “temporary shelter”, “durable shelter”, “sprung structure shelter”,etc.; discussed cost and funding considerations; inquired about how logistics are beingplanned; inquired about specifics of Strategic Initiatives Manager role and function;discussed landlord engagement efforts; expressed appreciation for contingency fund anddiscussed thoughts on action timeline. o Councilor Clark – Inquired why it is important to vote on the motion proposed at thismeeting; discussed considerations for low-barrier shelter; expressed concerns about votingwithout more information. o Councilor Taylor – Expressed agreement with Councilor Clark; would like to see $1 millionrestricted to use of shelter; discussed siting considerations for shelter and potentiallocations; discussed role of Strategic Initiative Manager; expressed concern for overlappingservices and sprung structure shelter concept. o Mayor Vinis – Encouraged council vote, noting what the vote entails and potential for futurecouncil discussion. MOTION: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to adopt the staff recommendations as outlined in Attachment A. o Councilor Zelenka – Voiced support for motion, noting budget considerations. o Councilor Clark – Expressed desire to move forward but needs information not providedduring presentation in order to vote on motion. MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to substitute for approving the Strategic Initiative Manager and pilot landlord engagement program portions of Attachment A. o Councilor Clark - Voiced concern there is too little information to vote on the section of therecommendation regarding the purchase of a structure; expressed support for voting onitems once costs are better understood. September 9, 2019, Meeting – Item 2A