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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1992 Meeting . M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Council Chambers--City Hall December 9, 1992 11 : 30 a. m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Shawn Boles, Bobby Green, Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Randy MacDonald, Paul Nicholson, Kaye Robinette, Roger Rutan. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Eugene City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Mi 11 er. II. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Miller introduced his wife Mary and aunt Ruby. He acknowledged Irene Stark, who interpreted the State of the City event for the hearing impaired. Eugene City Councilors were introduced as follows: Randy MacDonald, repre- . senting Ward 1; Ruth Bascom, representing Ward 2; Debra Ehrman, representing Ward 3; Paul Nicholson, representing Ward 4; Kaye Robinette, representing Ward 5; Bobby Green, Council Vice President representing Ward 6; Shawn Boles, Council President representing Ward 7; and Roger Rutan, representing Ward 8, III. RECOGNITIONS Mayor Miller presented plaques to six individuals whom he described as typical of those in the audience who represent the community's spirit of volunteerism. Pearl Hill was recognized for her work with the community's youth, public safety issues, and African-American concerns. George Russell accepted the plaque as Ms. Hill was unable to attend the meeting. Gretchen Hult Pierce was recognized for her professional cooperation and creative contributions to the City of Eugene. Michael Schwartz was recognized for inspiring enthusiasm, commitment, and caring, both personally and professionally in the community. Alicia Hays was recognized for her commitment to advocating the rights of, and inclusion of, people with disabilities in the community. . MINUTES--City Council Work Session December 9, 1992 Page I 11 :30 a.m. < Anqie Sifuentez was recognized for her efforts in coordinating community awareness for the Hispanic community through the development of the first . annual Fiesta Latina. GeorQe Russell was recognized for his outstanding c9mmitment to youth develop- ment and commitment to the community's youth of color. IV. PRESENTATION OF PLA~UES TO OUTGOING COUNCILORS AND MAYOR Mayor Miller recognized three retiring councilors. Roqer Rutan was recognized for his dedicated service on the City Council, and his 20-year service to the community. Mr. Rutan accepted the award and reflected on his 12-year participation on the City Council. Debra Ehrman was recognized for her dedicated service on the City Council, and to the community. Ms. Ehrman accepted the award and reviewed the council's achievements during her two terms of service. Ruth Bascom was recognized for her dedicated service on the City Council, and her successful campaign for mayor. Ms. Bascom said she would present an inaugural address on January 11, 1993. Mayor Jeff Miller was presented with a plaque by Mayor-Elect Ruth Bascom in recognition of his leadership, good humor, gracious presence at innumerable community functions, and long hours of service on the City Council. . ~ V. STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor Miller presented his State of the City Address, a transcript of which is attached. Mayor Miller thanked his parents, first supervisor, pastor, college profes- sors, wife and children, business partner, and John Ball, who first introduced him to local government. He reviewed progress made in the areas of public safety, the economy, downtown revitalization, human rights, low-cost housing, capital projects, intergovernmental cooperation, and the unprecedented Eugene Decisions process. Mayor Miller described his vision for the City of Eugene and challenged those present to become involved in local government on some level. He thanked the community for the opportunity to serve as its mayor. VI. ADJOURN ~ayor Miller invited those present to a reception in the McNutt Room immedi- ately following the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. ".~ MINUTES--City Council Work Session December 9, 1992 Page 2 . 11:30 a.m. . . R7~ ~~ ... Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Yolanda Paule) cc113009.122 . . MINUTES--City Council Work Session December 9, 1992 Page 3 11 :30 a.m.