10.14.2019 City Council Work Session Minutes

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MINUTES Eugene City Council Harris Hall, 125 East 8�h Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 October 14, 2019 5:30 p.m. Councilors Present: Betty Taylor, Emily Semple, Councilor Zelenka, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett Councilors Absent: Jennifer Yeh Mayor Vinis opened the October 14, 2019, work session of the Eugene City Council. 1. Committee Reports and Items of Interest • Councilor Taylor - Discussed recent Lane Regional Air Protection Agency grant as well as recent complaints filed with LRAPA regarding two local agencies; raised concerns about e-scooters in Eugene; expressed desire to address short-term rental housing needs; discussed concerns about state -issued funds for upcoming IAAF championships in light of funding needs for mental health institutions. • Mayor Vinis - Discussed conversations she had related to collaboration with other jurisdictions on emergency preparedness. 2. WORK SESSION: Human Rights Commission Work Plan -Fiscal Year 2020 Equity Accessibility Analyst Fabio Andrade and Human Rights Commission Chair Joel Iboa the Human Rights Commission Work Plan review for Fiscal Year 2019 and proposal for Fiscal Year 2020. Council Discussion • Councilor Syrett - Expressed appreciation for work plan and presentation; discussed desire for staff and the commission to focus on recognized neighborhood associations rather than on the Neighborhood Leaders Council. • Councilor Semple - Expressed appreciation for the report and for Human Rights Commission's work throughout the year; expressed appreciation for recommendations from the commission on appointment of new members; asked for clarification of previous actions categorized under "continuous work'; said this is critical work and not enough people know about what the Human Rights Commission does; asked commissioners to spend time educating public about the work they are doing; expressed anticipation of filling the new Multicultural Liaison/Marginalized Communities Liaison position. • Councilor Zelenka - Expressed appreciation for the work plan and commission as well as the new Multicultural Liaison position; reiterated Councilor Syrett's comments regarding connecting with neighborhood associations rather than the Neighborhood Leaders Council. • Mayor Vinis - Expressed appreciation for the commission's work; discussed goals in developing multicultural systems in the city and the work of commission in highlighting current activities happening in the community. MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to approve the Human Rights Commission FY 2020 Work Plan. PASSED 7:0 Mayor Vinis adjourned the work session of the Eugene City Council and convened a work session of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. MINUTES - Eugene City Council October 14, 2019 Page 1 Work Session