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Mr. Pap~ asked if the case statistics were lower because the community was doing better in those categories or the statistics misleading. Human Rights Program specialist Francisca Johnson responded that although the numbers were lower, many of the cases were complex and involved a number of people. She said that the program had developed a number of alliances and referred some cases to partner agencies for resolution. She expected the case numbers to increase once volunteers had completed their training and domestic violence cases were added. Mr. Pap~ stated his support for the HRC and its programs. Ms. Taylor said that she would support the motion. She noted that HRC programs provided assistance to people regardless of source of income and asked if that included prostitutes. Ms. Rich said that it absolutely did. Ms. Taylor asked if the commission had taken a position on a proposal to require people to have a card to access certain neighborhoods that had been established as prostitution-free zones. Mr. Rikhoff said the commission had taken a stand in opposition to that issue when it was raised several years ago. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Taylor mentioned that the council had previously discussed considering the items on the Consent Calendar when a work session was concluded earlier than anticipated, in order to save some time at the regular meeting. Mr. Meisner expressed concern with taking action at the work session without public notice. He noted that Consent Calendar Item 2C, related to eminent domain, was likely to generate public comment at the regular meeting. Mayor Torrey suggested that Item 2C be pulled and action taken on the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Ms. Bettman moved, seconded by Mr. Poling, to approve items on the Consent Calendar for July 26, 2004, with the exception of Item 2C, Adoption of Resolution 4800. Mr. Kelly noted that he had submitted minutes corrections electronically. Ms. Bettman noted that she had submitted minutes corrections electronically. Mayor Torrey stated that he had reviewed all corrections and they were approved. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 2C passed unanimously. Mr. Poling raised the question of whether the school zone at Willakenzie School was still in effect as the school was no longer in operation and scheduled for demolition. Mr. Taylor said he would check on the status of the zone. Ms. Taylor commented that the intersection of Pearl Street and 8~ Avenue was very dangerous for pedestrians crossing to the west. Mr. Taylor agreed that the intersection was a problem. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 26, 2004 Page 6 Work Session