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<br />• Priority #3 - Conclude Discussion of City Hall Complex. <br />We completed the initial review and have begun a city hall public engagement process to deter- <br />mine the kind of structure that would best meet our community needs and truly offer a place for <br />civic engagement and democracy to thrive. <br /> <br />• Priority #4 - Facilitate the Development of a Hospital in Eugene’s Central Core. <br />There is a hospital site chosen by McKenzie Willamette/Triad now under consideration. It is not <br />in the preferred central city area but it is in Eugene. <br /> <br />• Priority #5 - Push Arts and the Outdoors as a Theme for Eugene. <br />We adopted the city motto “World’s Greatest City for the Arts and Outdoors.” In one year’s time, <br />we moved to achieve my proposal that we promote our area’s combination of arts and the outdoors. <br />We adopted an official motto, landed the Olympic Trials and welcomed new art galleries. Kudos to <br />all involved in our parks and recreation activities. Kudos for the vast range of performance offer- <br />ings, including internationally recognized dance and music groups, choral and vocal groups, reper- <br />tory and local theatre offerings, as well as national touring shows. Kudos for the cooperative galler- <br />ies, genre-specific galleries, and new galleries. In fact, we even have an official gallery district just <br />across the street. And you are standing here today in a well-known and appreciated performance <br />hall, our own magnificent Hult Center. <br /> <br />• Priority #6 - Launch Neighborhood Initiative. <br />We have undertaken a neighborhood initiative. As I proposed, we have begun to strengthen the <br />City’s ties to neighborhoods by recognizing the important role of neighborhood associations in our <br />planning processes, funding more newsletters and website opportunities, and reaching out to our <br />RiverRoad/ Santa Clara residents and neighbors. <br /> <br />• Priorities #7 and #8 - Develop City Council Position on Racial Issues; Develop a Strategy to Help <br />the Homeless In Eugene. <br />We have continued to address race and homelessness. A year ago, I talked about our desire to be <br />a welcoming community for all. To reach that goal, we have begun educating ourselves through <br />privilege training. Staff also participates in training and strategic planning sessions. Both internally <br />and externally, we have committed ourselves to staying the course. Putting a civilian review board <br />and independent auditor in place is part of the “action, not just talk” that has been asked of us. <br /> <br />Our priority to reduce homelessness is challenging. We work with partners to grow our supply of low-cost <br />housing in Eugene and yet we recognize that too many have no home at all. We also strive to address the <br />rights and access to services, including the library, for those without addresses. <br /> <br />We applaud our Police Commission and Human Rights Commission for the work they do to help inform and <br />guide us. We thank the representatives of communities of color who serve on both these bodies and those <br />who met with the council to help focus the work we have ahead. I invite you to keep working with us. <br /> <br />And all of these priorities have required intensive efforts by our City staff and we very much appreciate the <br />work they do. <br /> <br />Most of these priorities will require continued commitment on the part of our City Council and staff to make <br />real changes for the people of our community. Each has a role in meeting the Council Goals for Eugene: <br />safe community; accessible and thriving culture and recreation; effective accountable municipal government; <br />fair, stable and adequate financial resources. The fifth goal is one I would like to highlight now and tell you <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—Eugene City Council January 5, 2006 Page 5 <br /> State of the City <br /> <br />
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