HomeMy WebLinkAbout190122 JEO WS_Page_2• Commissioner Farr - commended the program outlined in the report, noting how daunting
implementation will be.
• Commissioner Buch - cautioned the group about the price tag of implementation.
• Councilor Clark - asked if there will be any rules at a low -barrier shelter; asked about the
percentage of homeless who are unwilling to follow rules and whether a goal of functional
zero is possible if this group is included in the shelter strategies.
• Commissioner Sorenson - said the next step in the process must be to engage in
conversation about where the money for implementation will come from.
• Councilor Syrett - noted that public dollars are currently underutilized because
opportunities for collaboration and cooperation aren't being maximized; suggested that not
following the recommendations will cost the community more money in the long term.
• Commissioner Farr - stated that not having all of the resources and plans needed at present
shouldn't stop efforts to pursue the steps that are immediately within reach.
• Councilor Zelenka - said that it will take an estimated $3-4 million annually for ongoing
program costs, but the results will be dramatic, with huge benefits to the whole community.
• Councilor Pryor - urged the group to directly confront cost issues through coordination and
cooperation.
• Commissioner Berney - supported exploring a systemic way to collect more resources;
while the proposal is an institution -based model, look at community-based models as well.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to
approve the Technical Assistance Collaborative Report. PASSED 7:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to
direct the City Manager to work with the County Administrator to establish by May
1, 2019, a framework and plan for implementing the recommendations in the TAC
report. PASSED 7:0
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Semple, moved to
establish a steering committee to provide feedback during development of the
implementation plan, with the steering committee comprised of: two elected
officials from each jurisdiction; the Lane County Administrator and the Eugene City
Manager; and, two representatives from the Poverty and Homelessness Board.
PASSED 7:0
• Councilor Clark - asked about Springfield's involvement in efforts to address homelessness.
• Commissioner Berney - explained that Springfield's focus is on children and families
experiencing homelessness; their perspective would bring a lot to the conversation.
• Councilor Syrett - noted that Springfield is represented on the Poverty and Homeless
Board; they are fully engaged in the discussion.
• Councilor Taylor - asked if it would be possible to redirect marijuana tax money toward
efforts to implement the TAC recommendations.
The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beth Forrest
City Recorder
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