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City Manager Pro Tern Sarah Medary introduced the item and gave background about the topic. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an <br />Ordinance Clarifying Relationship between Approved Riverfront Park Permit and S-DR <br />Downtown Riverfront Code; Amending Section 9.3155 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and <br />Providing for an Immediate Effective Date, included as Attachment D to the AIS. PASSED <br />8:0. <br />S. ACTION: An Ordinance Extending the Term of Ordinance No.19775 and Ordinance No. <br />20397 Granting to Comcast of Oregon II, Inc. a Franchise for Operation of a Cable <br />Telecommunications System. <br />City Manager Pro Tern Sarah Medary introduced the item and gave background about the topic. <br />MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Semple, seconded by Councilor Yeh, moved to adopt an <br />Ordinance extending the term of Ordinance No. 19775 and Ordinance No. 20397 <br />granting to Comcast of Oregon II Inc., a franchise for the operation of a cable <br />telecommunications system. PASSED 8:0. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for <br />the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 and Ending June 30, 2020. <br />City Manager Pro Tern Sarah Medary, Acting Public Works Director Matt Rodrigues, Planning <br />Development Director Denny Brand and Finance Director Twylla Miller introduced the item and <br />gave background about the topic, specifically its connection to the Riverfront project. <br />Council Discussion <br />• Councilor Clark- thanked staff; spoke about the City's commitment with Williams and Dame for <br />developing the site. <br />• Councilor Semple - thanked staff; discussed the park and plaza within the Riverfront project; <br />asked about the funds needed to pay for the plaza after the roads are built; asked for more <br />information regarding finances for the project. <br />• Councilor Zelenka - expressed concerns about the uncertainty now associated with the <br />Williams and Dame development plans, noting the present circumstances and risks. <br />Mayor Vinis opened the public hearing of the Eugene City Council. <br />Testimony <br />• John Barofsky -spoke about the public contribution to project financing and desired more input. <br />• Tiffany Edwards -expressed the Eugene Chamber of Commerce's support for the proposed budget <br />Council Discussion <br />• Councilor Zelenka - expressed desire to wait on the development; asked for maintenance costs <br />associated with building infrastructure. <br />• Councilor Evans - encouraged putting the project on hold and voiced concerns regarding the <br />economy and the development partner. <br />Mayor Vinis closed the public hearing and adjourned the Eugene City Council meeting. <br />Mayor Vinis opened the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency meeting. <br />7. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for <br />the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2019 <br />and Ending June 30, 2020. <br />MINUTES - Eugene City Council April 27, 2020 Page 2 <br />Meeting <br />