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Eugene City Council
Work Session
Eugene, Oregon 97401
March 11, 2026
12:00 p.rn.
Councilors Present: Eliza Kashinsky, Matt Keating, Alan Zelenka, Jennifer Yeh, Mike Clark,
Lyndsie Leech and Randy Groves
Councilors Absent: Greg Evans
Mayor Knudson opened the March 11, 2026 Eugene City Council Work Session in a virtual
format.
1. WORK SESSION: Long Range Financial Planning-Benchmarking and Next Steps
City Manager Pro Tern, Matt Rodrigues, provided background information and introduced
Twylla Miller, the Chief Financial Officer and Sarah Emmans from SME Consulting who
presented the benchmarking presentation. Neil Obringer, the Assistant Finance Director,
introduced the next steps of the financial planning process.
Councilor Discussion:
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Mayor Knudson -stated the presentation identified Eugene as stretching resources
and noted this may explain why the City is viewed as well managed; stated the
information provides a clear picture to help Council and the incoming City Manager
focus on building opportunity and stability in the community; stated appreciation
for updated data since the technical advisory group's review.
Councilor Zelenka -noted the benchmarking comparisons can be misleading; stated
cities differ in structure and responsibilities which makes direct comparison
difficult; stated concern about using such comparisons for policy decisions because
they can be easily misinterpreted; noted differences in general fund accounting,
service scope, and economic transitions all affect the data; stated the economic
transitions and shift in employment are not included in the gross numbers making
the comparison difficult.
Councilor Clark -stated appreciation for the multi-city comparison; noted that the
information can help Eugene learn from other communities; asked whether
surrounding communities near the comparison cities were reviewed; asked if
regional demographic information could be added to show where young families are
living relative to Eugene.
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• Councilor Groves -stated appreciation for the presentation and the planning
timeline; noted the value of side-by-side city comparisons and noted that differences
between communities-such as 911 service models, ambulance operations, and
airport size-should be highlighted to help interpret the data; asked for additional
information on how nearby communities are growing in jobs and housing, especially
given Eugene's limited land supply.
• Councilor Kashinsky -stated appreciation for the report's clarity and the way
differences between cities were explained; asked whether Eugene's spending
patterns suggest that the City is putting more of its resources into public safety than
the comparison cities.
• Councilor Keating -noted that city size and density could guide future policy; noted
concern about the high property crime rate; asked for more information about how
Eugene compares to its peer communities on public safety; asked why Bend is
growing so quickly in population and employment and what lessons Eugene might
draw from that growth.
• Councilor Yeh -noted data can be useful while also being limited; stated support for
using the information as a starting point rather than an end point; asked how
Eugene might frame regional partners as allies rather than competitors, especially
when considering growth in neighboring cities.
• Mayor Knudson -noted that the information presented will give the Council a
clearer picture of the City's strengths and challenges; stated the data will support
future work with the incoming City Manager and help guide decisions on fiscal
stability and economic development.
2. WORK SESSION: Wednesday Work Session Format
City Manager Pro Tern, Matt Rodrigues, introduced Katie LaSala, City Recorder, who
provided a summary and presentation about the hybrid Wednesday work session format.
Councilor Discussion:
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Councilor Clark -asked for clarification about the cost of security and staff needed
for in-person meetings; asked whether the costs were new expenses or transfers
within the City's existing budget.
Councilor Groves -stated in-person meetings are productive and easier for
conversation; stated concern, however, about adding any new costs at a time when
the City is facing budget pressures; stated he would vote no on the motion.
Councilor Kashinsky-stated in-person meetings improve collaboration and
constructive conversation; asked whether a hybrid format that excludes the public
from attending in person would still require security staffing; stated support for
minimizing costs, including not providing meals.
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• Councilor Zelenka -stated the current virtual format does not appear to be causing
problems; stated concern that even a low-cost hybrid model may not provide
enough benefit to justify the expense.
• Councilor Yeh -stated agreement that in-person meetings improve the quality of
Council's work; stated support for a hybrid approach provided the cost is minimal.
• Councilor Keating -stated agreement that Council works more effectively when
meeting in person; noted that in-person meetings support stronger working
relationships with staff and with the incoming City Manager; stated he supports not
incurring the cost of extra meals; stated flexibility for remote participation should
remain available when needed and that the goal should be to meet in person
whenever possible for the benefit of the community.
• Councilor Leech -stated strong support for returning to in-person work sessions;
stated that Council makes better decisions when working together in the same
room; stated she supports minimizing costs, including eliminating extra meals;
stated support for a hybrid Wednesday work session option.
• Councilor Clark -noted Council works more effectively in person because it allows
for conversation and clearer decision-making; stated he has concerns about adding
costs; noted concerns about the public's right to be present when Council meets in
person; stated holding a meeting in City Hall without public access raises questions
about whether the City should either allow public attendance or avoid the additional
cost; stated he is uncertain about which approach is best, but he understands the
value of meeting together.
• Councilor Keating -stated the current virtual work sessions do not allow public
comment; stated the public continues to have full access to Council through email
and by watching meetings live; noted the hybrid format does not reduce public
engagement because the public will be able to view session online; stated the
purpose of a work session is for Council to hear information and discuss policy;
encouraged support for the hybrid format option.
• Councilor Zelenka -asked for clarification about the hybrid format and the related
costs; noted the hybrid model would reduce expenses because meals and security
would not be needed.
• Councilor Kashinsky -noted comments from the public about access; noted that
moving to a hybrid format on Wednesdays would not reduce public access; stated
she asked about allowing media to attend in person because that might offer a
public presence, but noted doing so would not save money and would add costs the
hybrid model is meant to avoid.
MOTION: Councilor Leech, seconded by Councilor Kashinsky, moved to direct the
City Manager to transition the Wednesday Council Work Sessions from the current
virtual-only format to a hybrid format where Council and City staff are in person
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and the public is virtual and to address any budgetary needs though a supplemental
budget request and note that meals will not be included.
• Councilor Zelenka -asked if the hybrid format would remove the need for security
costs because only Council and staff would be present; noted that Council will
proceed without meals; stated that councilors would still have the option to
participate remotely if needed.
• Councilor Clark -asked whether the City should consider security needs even if the
hybrid format does not include public attendance; noted that protests sometimes
occur when Council meets in person and asked whether the City Manager Pro Tern
believes security coverage is still necessary.
• Councilor Kashinsky -asked whether external presenters would be allowed to
attend in person under the hybrid format.
VOTE: 5:2 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Kashinsky, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh and Leech
OPPOSED: Clark and Groves
The meeting was adjourned at 1:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Rosa Roach)
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here.
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and the public is virtual and to address any budgetary needs though a supplemental
budget request and note that meals will not be included.
• Councilor Zelenka -asked if the hybrid format would remove the need for security
costs because only Council and staff would be present; noted that Council will
proceed without meals; stated that councilors would still have the option to
participate remotely if needed.
• Councilor Clark -asked whether the City should consider security needs even if the
hybrid format does not include public attendance; noted that protests sometimes
occur when Council meets in person and asked whether the City Manager Pro Tern
believes security coverage is still necessary.
• Councilor Kashinsky -asked whether external presenters would be allowed to
attend in person under the hybrid format.
VOTE: 5:2 PASSED
IN FAVOR: Kashinsky, Keating, Zelenka, Yeh and Leech
OPPOSED: Clark and Groves
The meeting was adjourned at 1:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie LaSala
City Recorder
(Recorded by Rosa Roach)
Link to the webcast of this City Council meeting here.
MINUTES -Eugene City Council
Work Session
March 11, 2026 Page 4
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