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