CC Minutes - 01/13/99 WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mr. Torrey indicated he would meet with the City Manager, County Commissioner Bobby Green, and members of the African American community to discuss the incident. He said the council should be looking at outcomes down the road. He said that the issue was not just the apology, but how the community could reach a point where people of color believe they are respected. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. The council agreed all members and the City Manager would sign the letter to Mr. Gainer. B. Approval of Minutes of Joint Elected Officials' Meeting of November 16, 1998; City Council Lunch Work Session of November 18, 1998; City Council Dinner Work Session of November 23, 1998; and City Council Meeting of November 23, 1998 Responding to a question from Ms. Nathanson, Mr. Johnson indicated that staff would contact the outgoing councilors regarding any changes they might have to the minutes, and return to the council if revisions were requested. Mr. Farr moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve the minutes of the Joint Elected Officials' meeting of November 16, 1998; the City Council lunch work session of November 18, 1998; the City Council dinner work session of November 23, 1998; and the City Council meeting of November 23, 1998, pending review by the outgoing City Councilors within a two-week period. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. C. Discussion of Election of Council Officers City Attorney Glenn Klein reviewed the election process, reporting that the City Council must elect officers at its first regularly scheduled meeting of the month, which was defined by the charter as an evening meeting. He said that historically the council has selected officers at its first meeting and ratified that selection at the first regularly scheduled meeting as defined by the charter. Mr. Klein referred the council to the staff report on page 46 of the meeting packet, which cited Eugene Code 2.009 (1):... That person who has served the longest on the council and has not previously acted as council president shaft normally be entitled to election as the president. A councilor may be reelected as president of the council only after the expiration of one year from the date the councilor last served as such president unless two-thirds of the total membership of the council votes otherwise. A councilor will not be eligible to be elected president who has not served as a councilor for at least two years. Mr. Farr suggested that the council first elect the president and then the vice president. He requested nominations. Mr. Rayor nominated Mr. Meisner for council president. Mr. Pap8 nominated Ms. Nathanson for council president. Ms. Taylor nominated herself for council president. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 13, 1999 Page 5 11:30 a.m.