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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 12, 2014
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, George Poling, Mike Clark, Greg Evans, Claire Syrett,
Chris Pryor
Councilors Absent: Alan Zelenka
Mayor Piercy opened the November 12, 2014, City Council work session.
A. WORK SESSION: Judicial Evaluation Committee Report
Human Resources Director Alana Holmes and Judicial Evaluation Committee members John
alcullen and Eric Richardson discussed the review process and gave highlights and an overview
of the Judicial Evaluation Committee Report.
Council discussion:
• Very fortunate to have Judge Allen; appreciate thoughtful, comprehensive evaluation process.
• Need to look more often at how court system is doing.
• Gratitude for ongoing service to the community; department is a bright spot in our community.
• More community outreach and education is needed.
• Impressed with the way the report conveys deficiencies.
• May be useful to look at other models of City -University police agency interaction.
• Committee provides an indispensable service that helps the council make its decision.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Pryor, seconded by Councilor Syrett, moved to accept the
Judicial Evaluation Committee Report on Judge Allen for 2014. PASSED 7:0.
B. WORK SESSION: Eugene Springfield 2015 Consolidated Plan Update
Grants Manager Stephanie Jennings showed a PowerPoint presentation on the Eugene -Springfield
2015 Consolidated Plan providing an overview on the plan, information on CDBG and HOME program,
reviewed the 2010 Consolidated Plan and discussed next steps.
Council discussion:
• Consideration of repurposing old student housing suggested.
• Conversation about different types of housing in City's portfolio is needed.
• Both cities are changing demographically. Is the plan still relevant given these changes?
• Urgent need for single -room occupancy and transitional housing.
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Res ectfully submi ed,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
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Work Session