CC Minutes - 01/26/00 Work Session

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Mr. Meisner noted the loss of trees in Sladden Park due to severe windstorms in past years, and shared information with the council about a replacement tree planting effort that occurred on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. He thanked staff for the effort. Mr. Pap8 provided an update on the Police/Fire Building Task Force, saying that the task force was concentrating on police facilities at this point and had developed preliminary square footage estimates for a facility. He believed that the task force's work would be complete in time to put a measure on the May ballot. Mr. Pap8 expressed disappointment that the Ferry Street Bridge project was not completed and requested an update from staff. Mr. Johnson indicated that such an update would be provided to all councilors. Responding to a request for direction from Mr. Johnson, three or more councilors indicated support for scheduling a work session on charter review. Mr. Farr indicated he would submit his request for a work session on prostitution in writing. Mr. Rayor said he had been contacted by a constituent who asked why the City could not hire more traffic patrol officers as they would be largely self-supporting. He requested information about the percentage of the patrol service supported by traffic fines. Chief Hill said he would provide that information to Mr. Rayor. B. Joint Work Session with the Police Commission and Adoption of the Police Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2000 Chief Hill introduced the chair of the Police Commission, Munir Katul. Dr. Katul noted that the commission had been appointed in June 1999. He described the composition of the commission, which included councilors Meisner and PapS. Dr. Katul said that the commission had adopted bylaws, a mission statement, goals, and had developed a work plan. The work plan had been provided to the council previously. Dr. Katul asked the council to discuss the role of the commission concerning revisions to the City Code or changes in Police Department policy. He also requested approval of the process proposed by the commission for amending its work plan to address issues that arise during the course of the year. Mr. Pap8 complimented Terry Smith of the Police Department on the job he had done in staffing the commission. At Mr. PapS's request, the commissioners introduced themselves and mentioned their professional backgrounds. Councilors introduced themselves and noted the wards they represented. Dr. Katul commended the cooperation of Chief Hill and the Police Department. He said that the department had been both helpful and open. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 26, 2000 Page 3