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Res. No. 457'2: a resolution forming a local improvement district (LID) for Willakenzie storm drain trunk line from Crescent Avenue to 1,870 feet north. MOTION: to adopt the resolution and approve the Hearings Official's Minutes, Findings and Recommendations of July 20, 1998. B. Resolution: Issuance Authority for $15 million Electric System Revenue Bonds-- Eugene Water & Electric Board Res. No. 457'1: A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale by the City of Eugene acting by and through the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), of not to exceed Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) aggregate principal amount of Revenue Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of the City, payable solely from net revenues or any portion thereof of the Electric Utility system of the City, or from any other money lawfully available therefor, for the purpose of financing improvements to the Electric Utility System, including facilities for the generation of energy through wind power projects; and providing for certain other matters in connection therewith. MOTION: to adopt the resolution. Mr. Tollenaar moved, seconded by Ms. Nathanson, to approve the August 3, 1998, Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted unanimously, 5:0. III. PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON HOMELESSNESS AND YOUTH RELATED TO AN ORDINANCE ON OVERNIGHT SLEEPING Mayor Torrey stated that there would be no staff report regarding the public hearing on recommendations from the Council Committee on Homelessness and Youth related to an ordinance regarding overnight sleeping. Ms. Nathanson asked how enforcement of the proposed ordinance would be accomplished, in light of sleeping on City streets not being permitted and there being a limited number of off-street parking places were sleeping was permitted available. Mr. Johnson replied that directives for enforcement would be prepared after adoption of the ordinance. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Stanley Lynch, 855 Highway 99, stated that he was a private detective and was concerned about homelessness brought on by the stabbing of a person who was provided inexpensive living space by a deceitful landlord. He said he had been employed by other business and property owners who felt they needed protection from congregating homeless persons. He pointed out that Oregon drivers licenses were required to show a current address and that he felt it was unfair that homeless persons often did not fulfill that requirement. Penny Anderson, 4055 Royal Avenue, expressed appreciation to the council for its work in support of homeless persons. She said she was concerned about the penalty section of the MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 3, 1998 Page 2 7:30 p.m.