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Mr. Forbes distributed and reviewed a packet of information entitled Environmental Scan Panel Discussion <br />of Youth Issues. Stressing the importance of building upon the existing infrastructure and bridging services, <br />Mr. Forbes proposed and presented an overview of a community-wide children's strategy to address <br />downtown mall related issues and implement the Mayor's six-point youth plan. Mr. Forbes distributed a list <br />of local planning groups that might participate in a community-wide strategy. <br /> <br />Councilors issued questions and comments concerning local youth issues and the proposed youth strategy. <br /> <br />With regard to the mall strategy proposed by Mr. Forbes, Mr. Meisner said that although the City has <br />involved police, businesses, and some youth representatives in discussions about the mall, the City must also <br />involve other stakeholders, such as senior citizens. <br /> <br />Ms. Taylor inquired as to Looking Glass' opinion about the mall ordinance. Mr. Forbes said Looking Glass <br />supports the ordinance. He said that due to the prevalence of older individuals preying on youth in the <br />Downtown Mall area, Looking Glass supports the added enforcement provided by the ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Lee said people often inquire as to the role of government in child-related issues. He said this is an <br />intergenerational issue since society is continuing to grapple with the question of how to replace families. <br />Mr. Lee said the bottom line is that families cannot be replaced; however, some safety nets can be provided. <br />He said that while government can provide services and some level of support, what children want is a loving <br />family. Mr. Forbes stated that when a child's family is not a viable resource, services such as recreation <br />programs, outreach workers, and mentors are available. <br /> <br />With regard to the downtown mall, Mr. Lee commented that discussions tend to focus on excluding <br />individuals from the mall rather than including them. He expressed concern that as a government, the City is <br />finding new ways to separate populations. <br /> <br />(The council took a short break) <br /> <br /> iii. TRENDS IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson introduced Bill Simonsen, representing the University of Oregon Public Policy and Management <br />Graduate Program. <br /> <br />Mr. Simonsen distributed and reviewed a packet of information that addressed the following aspects of <br />results-oriented management: 1) notions of accountability; 2) Government Performance and Results Act <br />(GPRA or Results Act); 3) performance measurement; 4) program evaluation; and 5) experience in the <br />Federal, state, and local governments. <br />Mr. Simonsen explained that the aim of the GPRA, which is based on what is called a "process model," is to <br />make government more efficient and effective by making it more accountable and results oriented, and <br />consequently to increase trust and confidence. The GPRA requires major departments and agencies to: 1) <br />develop strategic plans for outlining missions, goals and objectives; 2) formulate performance (outcome) <br />measures; 3) develop five-year performance plans, and; 4) prepare annual performance reports assessing the <br />success of these plans. <br /> <br />Mr. Simonsen said there are several reasons for the renewed interest in accountability for results, including: <br />1) the notion that government should be driven by citizen desires and needs, not government rules and <br /> <br />Minutes--Eugene City Council February 26, 1999 Page 3 <br /> Goals Process Session <br /> <br /> <br />