Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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session date for the update. He noted that the next step in the process was the federal National Environmen- tal Protection Act (NEPA) process. Mr. Poling reported that on September 29 he had met with the consultants working for 4J School District on the replacement of Superintendent George Russell. Later that same day he met with residents of Sandy Drive regarding the potential of future improvements to Sandy Drive. Eric Jones of the Public Works Department had been present at the meeting to answer questions. He thought it was likely that residents would approach the Budget Committee about the possibility of funding the project. Mr. Poling noted that he had also attended the Emerald Awards put on by Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and congratulated all the winners. Mr. Poling reported that he met with new Eugene Water & Electric Board’s General Manger Roger Grey, who had some interesting proposals. Mr. Poling concluded by reporting that the Harlow Neighbors were sponsoring a forum for the candidates running for positions on the Board of County Commissioners on October 13, 2010, at the Garden Way Church. Ms. Solomon expressed appreciation for the council’s monthly receipt of the commendations received by members of the Eugene Police Department. She thanked residents who took the time to write the City about their positive experiences with the department. Ms. Ortiz hoped the community understood that the Beltline project was a council priority and the project was intended to improve safety conditions in the corridor and address concerns about emergency vehicles reaching PeaceHealth at River Bend. She invited residents to contact her or Mr. Clark with questions about the project. Ms. Ortiz reported she had attended the Neighborhood Summit and said it was an interesting event with a good turnout. Ms. Ortiz said Eugene Police Department Officer Randy Ellis was honored at a recent event at City Hall for his 40 years of service to the City. She hoped that the council had the opportunity to honor Officer Ellis as well. Ms. Ortiz noted the upcoming Prevention Convention at Sheldon High School on October 16. Mr. Zelenka thanked Officer Ellis for his service. Mr. Zelenka agreed that the Neighborhood Summit had a great turnout. Good information was traded among leaders. He believed the summit accomplished its purpose in that regard and he thought the City needed to think more about how to encourage such cross-fertilization. Mr. Zelenka reported he met with PeaceHealth representatives about that organization’s plans to rehabilitate its University District property. He looked forward to the construction jobs that resulted from the project and anticipated a nicer facility. MINUTES—City Council October 11, 2010 Page 2 Work Session