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e Mr. Bennett moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bills, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. Council bills 4230, 4231, 4232, and 4233 were read the second time by number only. Mr. Bennett moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bills be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bills were declared passed (and became Ordinance Nos. 19700, 19701, 19702, and 19703). IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE EAST-WEST ALLEY KNOWN AS 12TH AVENUE BETWEEN WILLAMETTE AND OLIVE STREETS (EUGENE CLINIC) (AV 90-2) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development, reported that the proposed vacation of between five and seven feet of the western half of the east-west alley known as 12th Avenue is directly south and adjacent to the Eugene Clinic. The vacation would allow the clinic to add an elevator tower and covered entry. The clinic has submitted a revised parking plan and additional right-of-way dedication to continue to facilitate vehicular access in this area. e Ms. Bascom urged caution in order not to compromise the east-west bicycle corridor in the area. Mr. Croteau responded that the area to be vacated is part of the existing accessway, but continued ease of access for bicyclists and pedestrians has been considered carefully. He added that the slight jog in the bikeway's alignment proposed by the vacation request would in fact move bicyclists away from the side entrance to the clinic and would allow improved maneuverability. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Jim Saul, III West 7th Avenue, spoke on behalf of the applicant. He noted that the request is for vacation of the space immediately adjacent to the bUilding and the clinic is proposing dedication of an additional 27 feet as right-of-way in exchange. Mr. Saul assured councilors that no compromise of east-west bicycle movement would occur. By shifting the traveled area slightly to the south, bicycle crossover from the existing bicycle lane on 12th Avenue will be more direct. There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. CB 4234--An ordinance vacating between five and seven feet of the western half of the east-west alley known as 12th Avenue, for a distance of 177.96 feet. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 9, 1990 Page 3