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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Adoption of Resolution 4836 Concerning Protection of Mature and Old Growth Forests in the McKenzie River Watershed Meeting Date: May 23, 2005 Agenda Item Number: 2F Department: City Manager's Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston www. cl. eugette, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406 ISSUE STATEMENT At the request of a member of the community, the Council Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) reviewed a proposed resolution to protect mature and old growth forests in the McKenzie River watershed. The IGR Committee discussed this topic at the meeting on May 5, 2005, and by a vote of 2:0 (Councilors Bettman and Taylor in support, Councilor Pap~ was away from the meeting during the vote), requested that the proposed resolution be presented to the council for consideration on May 23. BACKGROUND While the City Council does not usually take positions on foreign or national policy matters, there is precedent for this type of resolution and request for action. In April 2005, the council adopted a resolution regarding torture. Another avenue available to the City Council is signing a letter either as individual councilors or as a council. RELATED CITY POLICIES There are no city policies related to this proposed resolution. The City of Eugene does have an elected official serving on the McKenzie River Watershed Council. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may adopt the resolution as written, may amend it or may reject it. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager does not have a recommendation with regard to this proposed resolution. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt Resolution 4836 concerning protection of mature and old growth forests in the McKenzie River Watershed. L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050523\S0505232F.doc