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Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
February 10, 2016
12:00 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Greg Evans,
Claire Syrett, Chris Pryor
Mayor Piercy opened the February 10, 2016, city council work session.
1. WORK SESSION: Town/Gown Briefing
Assistant City Manager Sarah Medary and University of Oregon Vice President for Student Life Dr.
Robin Holmes gave an update on the university's efforts around sexual assault prevention.
Council discussion:
• Would like to see ways the City can partner with UO to facilitate efforts.
• Would like to see a list of what is being done and a list of what needs still exist.
• Work on student conduct code is really wonderful.
• Outreach to high schools is important component of outreach and education efforts.
• This is a cross -jurisdictional issue, affecting both students and City residents.
• Social host ordinance has had a positive impact on student behavior.
• Strategies used to help with this issue could be applied in other areas across the city.
• The need remains for youth center downtown and other 24-hour or late -night activities.
2. WORK SESSION: Introduction to aScience-Based Greenhouse Gas Target
Sustainability Liaison Babe O'Sullivan and Climate and Energy Analyst Matt McRae gave a PowerPoint
presentation to review climate science concepts, carbon budgets, and council touch points.
Council discussion:
• Notion of carbon budget is a preferred strategy; addresses an actual solution.
• Strategies that address the goal could be more flexible and less restrictive.
• More about specific City actions requested.
• City should encourage Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to look more closely at auto
emissions.
• Important to make it easy for community to stay up-to-date and contribute.
• Both long-term and goal short-term goals are needed.
• Mayor's ad -hoc committee will be tasked with reporting and communicating on this subject.
The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Crockett
Deputy City Recorder
MINUTES —Eugene City Council February 10, 2016 Page 1
Work Session