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. e e She said the report will be presented to the community on June 11, 1986. She discussed Partnership activities that will result from the report. She also discussed opportunities for the Partnership in international investment and said contracts have been signed with a public relations firm and a design firm. Development Expo will be held September 25. IV. CLARIFICATION CONCERNING INTENT IN ADOPTING PARKING POLICY 6 IN TRANSPLAN (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Michea1 Gleason introduced consideration of the clarification of the intent in adopting Parking Policy 6 in the TransP1an. Ms. Bascom read the following statement: Parking Policy 6 in TransP1an was adopted with the understanding that it not be used in isolation by the City Councilor agencies of the City to prohibit the construction of future parking structures by Sacred Heart Hospital or other businesses or institutions. As with all policies, this policy is to be used in conjunction with other goals and policies of the City in making determinations concerning the appropriateness of development proposals. The council recognizes and appreciates the presence of Sacred Heart Hospital and supports its continued existence within central Eugene. Ms. Bascom said she called Sister Monica Heeran, administrator of Sacred Heart Hospital, to tell her the council would consider the statement of intent at this meeting. Ms. Bascom said Sister Monica was pleased with the statement. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Planning Director Susan Brody said she and Ms. Bascom met with Sacred Heart officials to discuss their concern about the parking policy. She said Sacred Heart officials indicated they are com- fortable with the proposed statement. Mayor Obie said he does not approve of TransP1an Parking Policy 6 but the process for changing it is complex. He said employee parking problems are not solved by discouraging long-term employee parking. He said the statement of legislative intent placates one issue and is the minimum the City should do. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the memorandum dated May 21,1986, to the Mayor and City Council from the Planning Department titled "Clarification Concerning Intent in Adopting Parking Policy 6 in TransP1an.1I Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Mayor Obie recessed the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 27, 1986 Page 5