Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Mr. Zelenka cautioned councilors against believing that remodeling was cheaper than new construction. That was not always the case. He believed that remodeling City Hall would mean rebuilding City Hall. He did not think remodeling was the most cost-effective approach and did not think the building was sufficiently historically significant to preserve. Mr. Zelenka also advocated for the City to lead in regard to green construction, and called for a new city hall that was a net zero building for energy, water, and waste. Mayor Piercy wanted the council to consider the historic value of the building and have a robust conversation about what that meant in terms of what the City was trying to achieve in regard to energy savings and sustainability. She did not know what was possible in that regard, but was unwilling to discard the possibility the City could achieve both Ms. Taylor and Mr. Zelenka’s goals. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(i) In accordance with Oregon Revised Statute 192.660(2)(i), the council met in executive session. C. WORK SESSION: Police Auditor Annual Performance Review Performance Development Manager Denise Smith was present for the item. Police Auditor Mark Gissiner thanked the council for the opportunity to serve the community of Eugene. He also thanked his staff and recognized its hard work. He invited councilors to call him at any time with questions. Mr. Gissiner believed that Eugene was looked to as a model for police auditing systems across the country and even the world. He commended the designers of the system. He also commended the work of the Civilian Review Board (CRB). Mr. Gissiner noted Mr. Zelenka’s past support for a mediation model, and suggested that over time the City’s police sergeants had turned into mediators. That led to increased community satisfaction with communications and auditor outcomes. He appreciated the fact that the sergeants, who were the first-line supervisors in the department, had assumed that role and worked to mediate issues with citizens. Mr. Gissiner noted his work with the University of Oregon on a police oversight model, which had strengthened his relations with that institution. Mayor Piercy expressed her appreciation for Mr. Gissiner’s service on behalf of Eugene. She appreciated his regular meetings with her and his updates. She also appreciated his commitment to excellence and his work to increase the community’s expectations of how the public safety system should work. She also commended his hiring of Deputy Police Auditor Leia Pitcher. Mayor Piercy recommended that the Police Auditor find more avenues for citizen input. Mayor Piercy hoped Mr. Gissiner kept the council informed of ways it could assist him. She concluded by hoping Mr. Gissiner continued to work to build community confidence in the office. MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 22, 2011 Page 4 Work Session