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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 10-31-18 Work SessionOctober 31, 2018, Work Session EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 31, 2018 12:00 p.m. MEETING OF THE EUGENE CITY COUNCIL Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 Meeting of October 31, 2018; Her Honor Mayor Lucy Vinis Presiding Councilors Mike Clark, President Betty Taylor, Vice President Greg Evans Chris Pryor Emily Semple Claire Syrett Jennifer Yeh Alan Zelenka 12:00 p.m. MEETING OF THE EUGENE CITY COUNCIL Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 1.WORK SESSION: Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan and FY 2018 Annual Report 2.WORK SESSION: Annual Report from Police Commission October 31, 2018, Work Session For the hearing impaired, an interpreter can be provided with 48 hours' notice prior to the meeting. Spanish-language interpretation will also be provided with 48 hours' notice. To arrange for these services, contact the receptionist at 541-682-5010. 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October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Work Session: Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan and FY 2018 Annual Report Meeting Date: October 31, 2018 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Katie Babits www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5277 ISSUE STATEMENT The Human Rights Commission’s enabling ordinance, adopted in December of 1990, requires that it develop a work plan for City Council review and approval and annually report on work plan progress. Attached is a report on the Fiscal Year 2018 Work Plan and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan. BACKGROUND FY 2018 Work Plan Report The HRC was very active during FY 2018 contributing hundreds of hours of volunteer time beyond business meetings, serving the community by hosting and attending community events, providing input to Council on human rights and social justice issues, and engaging in collaborative work with other Boards and Commissions, City staff, and community partners. The attached FY 2018 Annual Report provides specifics on the group’s achievements and commitments in achieving its work plan goals over the past year. FY 2019 Work Plan Details The HRC held an all-day work planning retreat in August and unanimously approved the FY 2019 plan in October. The three proposed work plan goals are: Goal 1: Take a leadership role in fostering respect for social equity, civil rights and human rights in the community by engaging in education, outreach, listening and collaboration. Goal 2: Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the community and with City of Eugene advisory groups that support civil and human rights and social equity. Goal 3: Study and recommend actions on civil and human rights and social equity issue areas of concern to the community and City organization. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 The specific objectives and strategies identified to implement these goals are described in more detail in the attached Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan. RELATED CITY POLICIES Eugene Code 2.280 Human Rights Commission – Work Plan and Task Groups. (1) The Commission shall create a work plan that is reviewed by the City Manager and approved by the Mayor and City Council. (3) The Commission shall present its work plan accomplishments and work plan status annually to the City Council. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council could: 1. Approve the proposed FY2019 Work Plan as presented 2. Approve the work plan with changes 3. Request changes to the work plan before approval CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approving the Human Rights Commission FY2019 Work Plan as presented. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Human Rights Commission FY2019 work plan. ATTACHMENTS A. Human Rights Commission FY 2018 Report B. Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Katie Babits Telephone: 541-682-5277 Staff E-Mail: kbabits@eugene-or.gov City of Eugene Human Rights Commission FY 2018 Work Plan Report October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 ATTACHMENT A Summary This is the report from the Human Rights Commission FY 2018 Work Plan. The work plan was approved by City Council in October of 2017. Below are highlights from the past year, followed by detailed charts of progress on implementing the work plan. Highlighted Work Events To help raise awareness, foster respect, create community dialogue, and increase education on human rights issues the Human Rights Commission (HRC) hosted, assisted with organization, or had members participate in several events: •International Human Rights Day Celebration •City of Eugene Police Chief Recruitment Process •Anti-Semitism Training •Islamophobia Training •Forum on Hate Crimes •Oregon Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Conference Funding and other support was also provided for community events organized by community groups. The HRC supported 15 community events with endorsement, sponsorship, and/or volunteer work: •The Archaeology Channel International Film Fest •Martin Luther King Jr. Awards •Blacks in Government (BIG) dinner •NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner •We Are Neighbors Series •Film Screening – SURJ: Mass Incarceration 13th Discussion •CALC Anti-Semitism Training •CALC Islamophobia Training •Winnemem Wintu Wild Salmon Run •Our Bodies, Our Voices, Our Open Mic •Veteran’s Affairs Celebrating Success •Lunch Match October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Key Partnerships The HRC has actively worked to increase communication and collaboration with other City Boards and Commissions, staff, and community groups over the past year to promote human rights and social equity. Boards and Commissions •Police Commission: The HRC has a permanent seat on the Police Commission and so shares one voting member. •Civilian Review Board (CRB): The HRC has a liaison assigned to and from the CRB to share information and highlight issues of mutual concern. •Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): The HRC has one member on the CDBG Committee that focuses on housing and related issues. The HRC liaison participates in the annual competitive process where applicants seek funding for specific projects. •Equity and Human Rights Board (EHRB): The HRC participates on the City’s EHRB that focuses on leadership and organizational commitment to diversity and equity to ensure services are accessible, inclusive and equitably provided in a work environment that supports all employees. This year the EHRB’s work has continued on the development of the Equity and Human Rights Strategic Plan development and city wide implementation process. •Moving Ahead Transportation Panel: The HRC monitors this collaboration between the Lane Transit District (LTD) and the City of Eugene for its dedication to accessibility. •Vision Zero Task Force: The HRC has a permanent member on the Task Force to provide input in achieving the goal set by City Council. •Housing Policy Board: The HRC is a recent a liaison to the Housing Policy Board, giving voice to community issues related to affordable housing. •Boards and Commission Recruitment: The HRC actively promoted participation in the board and commissions recruitment process and made recommendations on filling vacancies on the HRC. Department Collaborations •Police Chief Recruitment Process: The Human Rights Commission played an integral role in the recruitment for the City of Eugene’s new Police Chief. The HRC received updates from the Assistant City Manager on the process, and represented the community with several members participating in the Community Panel and Community Forum. •Hate and Bias Prevention and Response Toolkit: Members of the HRC work group, Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) provided feedback and insight to the Office of Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement in the creation on the Hate and Bias Prevention and Response Toolkit. •Affordable Housing: Received updates and requests for input and to stand as liaison on groups discussing affordable housing, Community Development Block Grants and Housing Policy Board. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Community • Awarded the MLK Jr. Community Leadership Award at the conclusion of the NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Day march. • Progress from the report Marginalized Voices in Eugene evolved into the work group Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) and worked to promote recommendations in Marginalized Voices report through community outreach and holding culturally inclusive events such as the International Human Rights Day Celebration. Recommendations to Policy Makers Correspondence on the following topics was submitted to local, state and national policy makers during FY 2018. City Council • Inclusive Place Naming – Councilor Ortiz and Dr. Coleman: The HRC voted to support naming local places after influential people of color in Eugene to provide more inclusive consideration when naming sites after people. • DACA Funding: The HRC moved fast and worked in collaboration to secure funding for DACA recipients to reapply for DACA when rulings changed on a national level. • Declaration on Human Rights and Climate Change: Voted to support the Declaration and urged City Council to adopt the Declaration and become the second municipality in the country to sign on to the Declaration. • Recommendations to fill HRC vacancies: Supported recruitment of applicants to apply for HRC Vacancies, reviewed applications and recommended top candidates to Council to develop a diverse commission. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Members Who Served We are deeply grateful to all of the commissioners who served during this work plan and would like to recognize their service. Councilor Emily Semple: 1/2017 – present Andrew Thomson: 6/2011– 6/2018 Edward McGlone: 7/ 2015 – 6/2018 Bonnie Souza: 7/ 2015 – present Aria Seligmann: 7/2016 – present Julia Johnson: 7/2016 – present Aimee Walsh: 7/2016 – present Joel Iboa: 7/2016 – present Ib Hamide: 7/2017 – present Ibrahim Coulibaly: 7/2017 – present Ela Kubok: 7/2017 – present The Human Rights Commission relies on the generous contribution of time from commissioners and also many engaged community members that collaborate on HRC related work. In total more than 500 hours were logged by commissioners alone over the past year. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 City of Eugene Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 ATTACHMENT B Position Name Date Appointed Term Expires Position 1 Bonnie Souza 7/1/2015 6/30/2021 Position 2 Ibrahim Coulibaly 7/1/2017 6/30/2020 Position 3 Ela Kubok 7/1/2017 6/30/2020 Position 4 Ibrahim Hamide 7/1/2017 6/30/2020 Position 5 Aria Seligmann 7/1/2016 6/30/2019 Position 6 Julia Johnson 7/1/2016 6/30/2019 Position 7 Aimee Walsh 7/1/2016 6/30/2019 Position 8 Serena Markstrom 7/1/2018 6/30/2021 Position 9 Joel Iboa 7/25/2016 6/30/2019 Position 10 Rick Guerra 7/1/2018 6/30/2021 Position 11 Councilor Emily Semple 1/2017 Eugene Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Roster Office of Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement | 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 116, Eugene, OR 97401 541.682-5177 | www.eugene-or.gov/hrc | hrni@ci.eugene.or.us October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Human Rights Commission FY 2019 Work Plan Goals Goal 1 Take a leadership role in fostering respect for social equity, civil rights, and human rights in the community by engaging in education, outreach, listening and collaboration. Goal 2 Maintain strategic HRC liaisons and engage in cooperative endeavors with the community and with City of Eugene advisory groups that support civil and human rights and social equity. Goal 3 Study and recommend actions on civil and human rights and social equity issues in areas of concern to the community and City organization. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Whole Eugene Community United (WeCU) Objective 1: Identify and implement strategies to enhance inclusion of marginalized communities into the larger Eugene community and to help deter or respond to hate, bias and discrimination, including systemic and individual racism, heterosexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and ableism. Lead: B. Souza; Supporting Leads: I. Hamide, I. Coulibaly , S. Markstrom, J. Johnson Action 1.1 Present Marginalized Voices report and recommendations to Mayor and City Council in work session. Follow up on WeCU’s three asks regarding: 1) liaison position (primary ask); 2) rapid response policy; and 3) planning committee for multicultural center. Action 1.2 Input to Budget Committee regarding creation of Marginalized Communities Liaison staff position. Action 1.3 Organize 70th Anniversary celebration of International Human Rights Day on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Action 1.4 Consult on cultural equity plans, competencies and diversity in City Departmental Equity Strategic Plans (support and advocate for the internal plans that City staff are instructed to use to direct their policies for increased access and equity within the organization and in interactions with the public). Action 1.5 Monitor and contribute to efforts that assist marginalized communities in Eugene. Education, Outreach and Public Engagement Objective 2: Develop and implement strategies to promote education, outreach and public engagement. Leads: A. Walsh, E. Kubok, R. Guerra, I. Hamide, J. Johnson Action 2.1 Raise awareness for outcomes of Human Rights Commission meetings and work. Action 2.2 Expand human rights outreach to educational partners and community groups. Action 2.3 Promote and support human rights events and efforts in the community. Advisory Work Objective 3: Maintain an introspective view of human rights issues in Eugene as they arise and develop advisory communication and recommendations to City Council to respond to and support human rights in Eugene. Leads: J. Iboa, I. Coulibaly, E. Kubok Action 3.1 Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of marginalized communities in Eugene. Action 3.2 Discuss issues surrounding human rights as they arise, and bring recommendations forth to City Council to address needs in community. Action 3.3 Continue to foster and build on relationship with Mayor and City Council to promote a safe and welcoming community. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Housing and Homelessness Objective 4: Propose policy recommendations to the Eugene City Council on issues related to homelessness. Leads: A. Seligmann Action 4.1 Monitor, advise and advocate for ways for the city to respond to homelessness. Action 4.2 Monitor and advocate for civil and human rights of people who are homeless. Action 4.3 Advocate for expansion of shelter and other housing options and access to resources and services city wide. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Name of Group Description Time Commitment Currently Held By and When Appt. LIAISONS FROM HRC TO OTHER BOARDS, COMMITTEES OR COMMISSIONS Community Development Block Grant Info: Eugene receives federal funds which are awarded to agencies that support a variety of community needs related to housing and other issues. During an annual competitive process, applicants vie for CDBG funding for specific projects. https://www.eugene-or.gov/281/CDBG- Program 2 hour monthly meetings typically during 6 months out of the year, when they are working on funds distribution and projects. Additional meetings and trainings throughout the year as necessary. 1 year term with possibility to serve 3 terms. Aimee Walsh Back up: Aria Seligmann Moving Ahead Transportation Panel The Moving Ahead Transportation Panel is a collaboration of the City of Eugene and the Lane Transit District (LTD) working with the community to prioritize corridors for near-term enhancements that serve people using transit, biking, walking, and mobility devices. http://www.movingahead.org/ Meetings as scheduled Aimee Walsh Back up: Ela Kubok Vision Zero Task Force The Vision Zero Task Force will guide the Eugene Vision Zero Action Plan. Members will work together to guide the development of the Plan's goals, policies, actions and performance measures. Individuals serving on the Task Force will act as liaisons to the communities, organizations, and agencies they represent. https://www.eugene- or.gov/3320/Community-Engagement Meets monthly Aimee Walsh Back up: Rick Guerra Back up: Serena Markstrom Police Commission Mission: The Police Commission mission is to recommend to the City Council, the City Meets monthly 2nd Thursday, 5:30 – 8:30 p. Joel Iboa October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Manager, the Police Department, and the people, the resources, preferred policing alternatives, policies and citizens' responsibilities needed to achieve a safe community. We strive to create a climate of mutual respect and partnership between the community and the Police Department that helps achieve safety, justice and freedom for all people in Eugene. This has a term of 4 years or as long as a single commissioner term - typically 3 years. Back up: A. Seligmann Council Liaison City Councilor Liaison from HRC to City Council 1 year, appointed by Mayor Councilor Semple Meet with City Manager and Mayor Mayor and City Manager meet with HRC Chairs and Equity and Human Rights staff 2 hours quarterly Chair and Vice Chair Civilian Review Board To increase transparency and public confidence in the police complaint process. We evaluate the work of the independent Police Auditor, from a civilian perspective, about whether the complaint was handled fairly and with due diligence. Meets monthly, 2nd Tuesday, 3 hours Bonnie Souza Back up: Serena Markstrom E&HR Board Help guide the work of the DESP 2 hour meetings every other month - daytime Rick Guerra Back up: Ibrahim Coulibaly Housing Policy Board The Intergovernmental Housing Policy Board (HPB) acts as a forum for public input into the community issues related to affordable housing. It reviews low- income housing issues and makes policy, funding, and other recommendations regarding affordable housing to Eugene and Lane County governments. The mission of the HPB is to increase the availability of decent, affordable housing for low and very low income families and individuals in Lane County. https://www.eugene- or.gov/838/Housing-Policy-Board 1.5 hour meeting, 1st Monday of the month unless it falls on a holiday, then on following Friday Ib Hamide Back up: Ibrahim Coulibaly October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 Triple Bottom Line Aid City staff in assessing impact of social equity, environmental and economic lenses as projects arise. Meeting times will be determined as projects arise. 1. Ela Kubok Back up: Joel Iboa Housing Tools and Strategies Providing input as the City addresses implementing changes from state government addressing accessory dwelling units. Member is part of scheduling times 1. Aimee Walsh Back up: Ela Kubok Reports are expected from liaisons to keep the full HRC updated on any issues with the groups you are working with. You are representing the Commission in these meetings, please check in with the group. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION | 2018-2019 CALENDAR 4 Independence Day No HRC meeting this month JULY 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 15 HRC Meeting 21 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 11 Eugene/Springfield Pride 21 HRC Retreat AUGUST 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 HRC Meeting • Blacks In Government Annual Black History Month Banquet • NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner • Asian Celebration 3 Labor Day 18 HRC Meeting 21 International Day of Peace SEPTEMBER 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARCH 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 19 HRC Meeting 8 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 16 HRC Meeting OCTOBER 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 HRC Meeting • DisOrient Asian American Film Festival 11 Veterans Day 20 HRC Meeting 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance NOVEMBER 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21 HRC Meeting 27 Memorial Day 10 International Human Rights Day No HRC meeting this month DECEMBER 2018 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2019 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 18 HRC Meeting Calendar Template © calendarlabs.com October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 1 October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 2 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Work Session: Annual Report from Police Commission Meeting Date: October 31, 2018 Agenda Item Number: 2 Department: Police Department Staff Contact: Jeremy Cleversey www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5852 ISSUE STATEMENT Biannually, the City Council meets with the Police Commission to review its past work and to discuss its upcoming work plan. The Police Commission met with council last year as part of their normal cycle, this year they have elected to meet council off cycle because of the City’s efforts to develop Community Safety System packages that they would feel remiss not to weigh in on. BACKGROUND The City Council approved the FY 2018- FY 2019 Work Plan at its October 9, 2017, biannual meeting. The Police Commissions efforts have been focused in four areas: to provide input on policies that reflect community values, identify police policy and resource issues related to preferred policing alternatives, increase communications between the community and the police, decrease misunderstandings regarding nature of adopted police policies, and assist City Council and the City Manager in balancing priorities and resources by advising on police resource issues. RELATED CITY POLICIES Eugene Code 2.368(4) requires the Police Commission to submit its yearly work plan and proposed mission for review and approval by the City Council. COUNCIL OPTIONS No council action or recommendations are suggested. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION This item is informational only. SUGGESTED MOTION No council action or motions are suggested. This item is informational only. October 31, 2018, Work Session – Item 2 ATTACHMENTS A. Police Commission FY 2018 Work Plan Review FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Jeremy Cleversey Telephone: 541-682-5852 Staff E-Mail: jcleversey@eugene-or.gov      CITY OF EUGENE    POLICE COMMISSION    FY 2018 Work Plan Review      Police Commission Members      Bill Whalen, Chair Silver Mogart  Scott Nowicki, Vice Chair Edward Goehring  Jennifer Yeh  Terry Robertson  Will Davie    Claire Syrett  Edward McGlone Sean Shivers  Steve McIntire    Marshall Wilde                        www.eugene‐or.gov/policecommission      For more information on the Eugene Police Commission, please contact:  Jeremy Cleversey, Police Commission Analyst  Phone: (541) 682‐5852  jeremy.d.cleversey@ci.eugene.or.us      October 31, 2018, Work Session - Item 2 ‐ 2 ‐  Background  The Eugene Police Commission is a twelve‐member volunteer body that acts in an advisory  capacity to the City Council, the Chief of Police and the City Manager on police policy and  resource issues. The Commission’s enabling ordinance, adopted in December of 1998, requires  that it develop a work plan for City Council review and approval. In 2013, the Commission  moved to a biannual work plan. Major accomplishments over the past five years include the  following highlights:    Initiated the Bias‐based policing data collection project in (FY 2014)   Reviewed and made recommendation on the Professional Police Contacts policy to  govern the new Stops Data Collection (FY 2014)    Reviewed and made recommendation for a downtown Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)  pilot project and policy (FY 2015)   Responded to public concern and formed a policy for Citizen’s Filming Police (FY 2015)   Reviewed and made recommendations related civil disturbance policy (FY 2016)   Reviewed 21st Century Policing Report, and discussed incorporating concepts of Police  Legitimacy into Police Department (FY 2016)   Review code of conduct policy (FY 2017)   Implemented plan to increase communications between community and police, created  a subcommittee to set goals for outreach, and created monitoring tools (FY2018)    Continued recommending 21st Century Policing concepts be incorporated into policy  including guardian mentality and de‐escalation (FY 2018).    Police Commission Mission Statement  The Eugene Police Commission recommends to the City Council, the City Manager, the Eugene  Police Department, and the people, the resources, preferred policing alternatives, policies and  citizens' responsibilities needed to achieve a safe community. We strive to create a climate of  mutual respect and partnership between the community and the Eugene Police Department  that helps achieve safety, justice and freedom for all people in Eugene.    Police Commission Goals  As outlined in Ordinance 20398, the objectives of the Eugene Police Commission are to:  1) Increase communications between police and the community, leading to a greater  understanding of the preferred policing alternatives for this city;  2) Identify police policy and resource issues related to preferred policing alternatives;  3) Decrease misunderstandings regarding the nature of adopted police policies, practices  and approaches;  4) Provide input on police policies and procedures that reflect community values; and  5) Assist the City Council in balancing community priorities and resources by advising on  police resource issues.    Biannual Work Plan  Consistent with Ordinance 20398, the Police Commission will continue to submit to the City  Council an annual report, drawn from the biannual report created every two years.  October 31, 2018, Work Session - Item 2 ‐ 3 ‐  The following items were identified during the May 6, 2017 Police Commission Retreat as possible  areas of focus for the next two year work plan.  The items are not in priority order, but rather  sorted by the Council‐approved goals of the Police Commission. The below spreadsheet is an  attempt to capture work completed by the Police Commission in FY2018 from that plan.      Date Work Performed Complete Provide input on policies that reflect community values 12/14/2017 Policy review: De‐Escalation (803) 1/11/2018 Policy review: De‐Escalation (803) 4/1/2018 Presentation and discussion on de‐escalation 12/14/2017 Policy review: Armed Barricaded Subjects (804) 1/11/2018 Policy review: Armed Barricaded Subjects (804) 3 Professional police stops policy and  biased based policing 3/18/2018 Presentation of Stops Program and discussion 12/14/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 1/11/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 2/8/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 6/8/2017 Policy review: Standards, Duties, Conduct (1001) 7/13/2017 Policy review: Standards, Duties, Conduct (1001) 12/14/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 1/11/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 2/8/2017 Policy review: Unmanned Aerial Device (1208) 11/9/2017 Policy review, Body  Worn Camera (1203) Not Yet Completed: Audio Video Rec ordings   (1202) 8. Parade permitting process Complete Identify police policy and resource issues related to preferred policing alternatives 9.Change mentality to guardian from  warrior 10/12/2017 Reviewed materials from 21st Century Policing  Report 10. Downtown crime enforcement 7/13/2017 Presentation and discussion 11 Downtown monitoring  12. Supervisor evaluation and training 11/9/2017 Eugene Police Strategic Plan Review 13 Police legitimacy and procedural  justice 2/8/2018 Presentation and discussion 14.Review prohibited car camping  program and effectiveness 15 Societal issues  affecting police 16.Citation for no driver's license or  insurance Complete Increase communications between community and police 17 Assess what public wants regarding  police services, including guardian  mentality 18. Outreach to minority communities 4/26/2018 TRANS*ponder 19 Feedback to public for police  response and provide explanations  about response time, case status,  etc. 2. Firearms training & de‐escalation 4.Drone policy (Unmanned Aerial  Device) FY 2018‐19 Police Commission Work Plan Review video policy (1202) and  impact of video and phone recording  on police actions  and policy 6.Encourage policies and technology  that are “force multipliers”  7 1Use of Force – de‐escalation Code of Conduct5. October 31, 2018, Work Session - Item 2 ‐ 4 ‐  Additional Work Completed from the FY2018 work plan.              Date Work Performed Complete Decrease misunderstandings regarding nature of adopted police policies 20 Address  or make recommendations  regarding gap between public  expectations  and reality Complete Assist City Council in balancing priorities and resources by advising on police resource issues ?21 Review and recommend policy  regarding body worn cameras and  recommend to city council the  resources to implement 11/9/2017 Presentation and discussion 22. Increase police staffing 12/14/2017 Unfunded Needs Assessment, Presentation and  discussion 2/8/2018 Procedural Justice, Presentation and discussion 9/14/2017 Communication with City 10/12/2017 Communication with City Manager 1/11/2018 Quarterly Meeting with City Manager Established FY 2018‐19 Police Commission Work Plan 23. Develop method to increase  communication with city manager's   office and city council  October 31, 2018, Work Session - Item 2