CC Minutes - 12/13/06 Work Session

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Mr. Kelly commended Mr. Papé for bringing an “independent voice” to the table. He thanked the Mayor and his colleagues, City staff, and the people of the city of Eugene who “care enough to get involved.” He also thanked the voters, adding that it had been a pleasure and a privilege to serve. Mr. Papé thanked the citizens of Eugene “who let us know how they feel.” He extended his gratitude to his colleagues and the Mayor. He added that he would miss Mr. Kelly. Mayor Piercy invited everyone to enjoy a piece of cake in their honor. B. ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning the Police Auditor and Civilian Review Board; Amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971; Adding Sections 2.240, 2.242, 2.244, 2.246, 2.450, 2.452, 2.454, and 2.456 to that Code; and Providing an Effective Date for Implementation (CB #4936) Police Auditor Cris Beamud highlighted the public hearing that had been held on December 11. She noted that Mr. Poling had submitted an amendment he wished to place on the table in addition to Mr. Kelly’s amendments. City Manager Taylor noted that City Attorney Sharon Rudnick was available to respond to questions. He hoped the council could take action on the ordinance during this meeting so that Ms. Beamud could begin her work. Ms. Solomon, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved that the City Council adopt Council Bill 4936, an ordinance concerning the Police Auditor and Civilian Review Board. Mr. Kelly, seconded by Ms. Ortiz, moved to amend Council Bill #4936 to make the follow- ing changes: 1) Add a new definition to 2.452: Conclusion of any criminal investigation or conclusion of any such criminal investigation. A criminal investigation is deemed concluded when the appropriate criminal prosecutor decides either to press charges or to not press charges. 2) Amend section 2.240(1) to delete the words “oversee and.” 3) Amend section 2.244(7) to delete the words “oversee and.” 4) Amend section 2.240 to include a new section: (4) The Civilian Review Board shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council. 5) Amend section 2.456(2) as follows: The police auditor may require, and is authorized to contract for, an external investigation when the police auditor determines that an eternal investigation is appropriate. Necessary to reduce real or perceived bias or that the investigation requires specialized skills internal investigators do not have. 6) Amend section 2.456(3)(a) as follows: The police auditor shall have complete an un- restricted access to all complaint and investigative records and materials, and any other information necessary for the performance of his/her specified duties. As pro- vided in section 2.456(2)(d), the police auditor shall not have access to a criminal in- vestigation file until the conclusion of any such criminal investigation the investiga- tion or criminal proceedings have concluded MINUTES—Eugene City Council December 13, 2006 Page 2 Work Session