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project with the markets there and the markets had discontinued the sale of these fortified alcohol <br />products. Chief Kerns responded that there was no data on this yet. <br />Ms. Ortiz suggested that they may want to pursue such an ordinance for the Highway 99 corridor, because <br />it was also afflicted with issues related to such sales. She indicated her support for all of the <br />recommendations. She added that she supported the "wet bed" idea. She averred that it would be <br />valuable to the community to have this type of shelter with wrap -- around services in the area. <br />Mr. Brown asked if the suggested expansion of the other security services would include giving them <br />citation authority. Chief Kerns responded that it would not do that; rather it would encourage them to <br />collect information and report crimes and, where appropriate, they could interrupt crimes. <br />Mr. Brown agreed that fortified wine was a detriment. He said grocery stores throughout the area sold <br />such products, but they also sold other wines and microbrews with a higher alcohol content. While he was <br />sympathetic to the idea, he felt it would be "a little tricky." <br />Mr. Zelenka thanked everyone who had worked on the item, and especially the task team members and the <br />chief. He supported the short -term actions. He asked if there could be a citywide ban on fortified wine <br />and malt liquors. Chief Kerns did not yet know what OLCC could permit. Mr. Zelenka did not want to <br />push problems into areas where the fortified wines were not banned. <br />Mr. Zelenka asked Chief Kerns to elaborate on the short -term item that included closed- circuit cameras. <br />Chief Kerns said the City of Eugene already had some cameras in parks to monitor places where crime <br />occurred. He explained that this would allow businesses and police to install cameras in places where <br />crime was happening. He added that the presence of cameras served to deter crime and other communities <br />had found it to be one of the most successful components in crime reduction. <br />Mr. Zelenka asked if the estimated $100,000 was intended for cameras. Chief Kerns replied that the <br />money would add cameras and a way for staff to monitor them. <br />Mr. Zelenka asked how many cameras this would add. Chief Kerns said this would pay for a few initially, <br />though they might be able to apply for grants and businesses could potentially supply some. <br />Mr. Zelenka remarked that this item gave him pause. He also was not comfortable with the idea of <br />assessing fees to vacant buildings. <br />In response to a question from Mr. Zelenka, Ms. Muir explained that the item regarding DEI was intended <br />to state that there was a partnership in the district boundary and that they anticipated DEI continuing to be <br />a "big player at the table." She said they wanted to ensure they were using the money that came in from <br />the district in the best way. She noted, in response to a follow -up question, that the district took in <br />approximately $250,000 per year. Mr. Zeler ka asked what portion of that came from the City and Ms. <br />Muir indicated that she did not have that information with her but would get it. She noted that not all City <br />facilities paid the fees; only a few did. <br />Mr. Zelenka asked how the council would bring amendments to the Exclusion Zone ordinance. Chief <br />Kerns replied that staff still needed to do the analysis, which included conferring with the Municipal <br />Court judge, officers that worked downtown, and downtown businesses. <br />MINUTES Eugene City Council January 27, 2010 Page 5 <br />Work Session <br />