HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.9.2019 City Council Work Session MinutesMINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
January 9, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: Emily Semple, Jennifer Yeh, Claire Syrett, Greg Evan (via phone), Mike Clark.
Chris Pryor, Betty Taylor
Councilors Absent: Alan Zelenka
Mayor Vinis opened the January 9, 2019, Work Session of the Eugene City Council.
1. WORK SESSION: Municipal Court Presiding Judge
Human Resources Director Keri Beraldo provided information about the recruitment process
and council options relating to the employment of future presiding judges.
Council Discussion
• Support expressed for keeping the delineation of the council's three employees as clear as
possible; consulting with current and past judges to determine the best course going forward.
• Preference stated for pursuing a salaried model, rather than contracted employee; forming a
subcommittee to consider anticipated workload, salary range, position posting and hiring
process.
• This vacancy offers a timely opportunity for council to review the code sections related to the
municipal court judge.
• Support expressed for involvement of entire council in discussing parameters, qualifications,
and process.
• Questions asked about the cost impacts of transitioning to a salaried model.
• Solicitation of Judge Allen's input would be useful.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) and ORS 192.660(2)(f)
The Eugene City Council met in Executive Session held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) and ORS
192.660(2)(0 to discuss current litigation or litigation likely to be filed and information or
records that are exempt from public inspection..
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Forrest
City Recorder
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting: here.
MINUTES — Eugene City Council January 9, 2019 Page 1
Work Session