Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Bascom-Tykeson Room at the Eugene Library. He announced the upcoming Fairmount Neighbors meeting at Laurel Hill Golf Course on May 18, and the Laurel Hill Valley Citizens meeting on May 20. He complimented staff for the clarity of the presentations at the first Envision Eugene events at the Eugene Hilton. Ms. Ortiz said she attended a Healthy Living Conference in California put on by the National Association for Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. She had also attended some listening sessions regarding neighborhood issues and Bob Chadwick had assisted in that process, which had been helpful. She thanked City Manager Ruiz for introducing Mr. Chadwick’s model. She also attended a police listening session with the communities of color at the Bascom-Tykeson Room and she thought those in attendance got a lot out of the session. Ms. Ortiz reported that she also attended the taser forum and heard much good citizen input. She attended the recent Communities of Color First Friday event sponsored by the City and School District 4J. She announced that the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) would meet the next day and the air toxic monitor was in operation at Petersen Barn. A forum would be held for people to express concerns about air quality and other issues at the same location, and she would share the date and time when it was known. Ms. Ortiz also congratulated members of Fire & EMS Recruit Class 12. Mr. Pryor thanked the Mayor for attending the Bailey Hill Road Safety Plaza event and commended the quality of the plaza and associated improvements. He reported he had been unable to attend the event because he instead attended the Opportunity Conference, an event which was constructed around the work of Donna Beagle. Ms. Beagle created a system whereby low-income residents were matched with mentors who could help them build the skills they needed and make important contacts. He believed it could be a pioneering project for the community. Mr. Poling said he also attended the graduation ceremony for Fire & EMS Recruit Class 12 and commended the recruits for the amazing feats they accomplished. He agreed with the remarks of Mr. Clark about the EPD commendation ceremony and suggested it would open eyes in the community if more residents were able to hear about the acts of both officers and ordinary citizens who chose to become involved. Mr. Poling said the Harlow Neighborhood Association meeting would occur on May 19, and the candidates remaining after the primary election would be invited to speak. Mr. Brown reported he had attended a Human Rights Commission process session and a meeting of the Police Commission Use of Force Subcommittee. He also attended the EPD commendations event and heard inspiring stories about citizens and officers who stepped up to do the right thing. He said he had attended the community counseling fund raiser the past weekend, which benefited the counseling center on Coburg Road. Ms. Solomon reported that the Active Bethel Citizens would meet on May 26, at 7 p.m., at Petersen Barn. City Manager Ruiz would speak at the meeting. Ms. Taylor had attended the EPD commendations and suggested the Council Chamber was a good location MINUTES—City Council May 10, 2010 Page 2 Work Session