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o Councilor Clark -Expressed support for Councilor Pryor's comments regarding the balance of <br />objectives; expressed desire to increase goal of homeownership to better balance objectives; <br />expressed desire to increase pool of down payment assistance funds; discussed demographics <br />of first-time homebuyers. <br />2. WORK SESSION: Process for Appointing a New City Manager <br />Council Discussion <br />o Mayor Vinis - Reviewed the process for scheduling this topic for a work session; asked for <br />clarification of the council's authority; explained the format for discussion. <br />o Councilor Zelenka - Discussed current situation with leadership and shared thoughts that <br />council does not need to name a replacement right away; expressed confidence in Sarah <br />Medary as City Manager Pro Tem; discussed potential timelines and potential motions. <br />o Councilor Taylor - Discussed process for council appointment of City Manager; discussed <br />concerns related to current community needs and work, the cost of recruiting a City <br />Manager, and the benefits of hiring Ms. Medary outright. <br />o Councilor Evans - Expressed support for Ms. Medary but supported opening the <br />recruitment to attract a diverse pool of candidates for City Manager, individuals and groups <br />who historically may have not had access to the position. <br />o Councilor Clark- Expressed desire for the best manager available for the community and <br />agreement with Councilor Zelenka's comments about a potential timeline; shared thoughts <br />about hiring Ms. Medary outright versus opening a recruitment. <br />o Councilor Syrett - Discussed prior councilors' comments; expressed concern and asked <br />questions about the City Manager Pro Tem not having the authority to hire executive staff; <br />asked what the process would be for council to hire an executive staff member for <br />Fire/EMS; shared thoughts about timeline of searching for a City Manager, especially the <br />timing of future conversations. <br />o Councilor Pryor - Discussed thoughts about timing of council actions and shared goals of <br />the council and City Manager Pro Tem Medary. <br />o Councilor Clark- Supported the creation of performance metrics for evaluation of the City <br />Manager Pro Tem. <br />o Councilor Syrett - Asked about public input requirements for hiring a city manager; <br />inquired where the budget for a national search for a City Manager would come from; <br />expressed agreement with metric points made by Councilor Clark; discussed timing of <br />selection related to budget development and adoption and how Ms. Medary manages this <br />process. <br />o Councilor Taylor - Discussed Ms. Medary's prior work with the City and County and <br />expressed confidence in her knowledge and skills; discussed process for termination if ever <br />necessary; addressed Councilor Evan's comments surrounding diversity. <br />o Councilor Semple - Expressed support for Ms. Medary as the permanent City Manager, <br />specifically related to her leadership on current projects and community needs. <br />o Mayor Vinis - Noted council support for Ms. Medary and clarified the process at hand; <br />addressed Councilor Evan's comments about need for greater public input; supported using <br />time to give Ms. Medary an opportunity to meet the community in the role of City Manager. <br />o Councilor Clark- Expressed agreement with Mayor Vinis. <br />o Councilor Semple - Inquired about public input process requested clarification of <br />intentions. <br />o Councilor Pryor - Noted Ms. Medary's desire to get to know the role and use an extended <br />timeline to make sure the role is a good fit both for her and for the City. <br />o Councilor Yeh - Expressed concerns about signaling council intent to create a trial period to <br />solicit community input. <br />MINUTES — Eugene City Council November 13, 2019 Page 2 <br />Work Session <br />