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e Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the City of Eugene City Council approve the contingency allocation of up to $70,000 to participate with the City's intergovernmental partners in providing shelter for homeless families on an immediate basis through a project that will be operational by Thanksgiving Day. Noting the need for immediate action, Mr. Rutan stressed the atypical nature of the council's action. He considered $70,000 and a six-month solution inadequate and unrealistic. Mr. Bennett responded to Mr. Rutan's concern by saying some problems do not allow well-considered solutions to be formulated and he emphasized that the City's commitment was for six months and the council could review the issue and its solution at whatever point it chooses in the future. Ms. Ehrman commended the County and City administrators for their rapid response in what she called a crisis situation. She expressed hope that Springfield would be able to contribute to the program. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that the council picked housing as the social issue it would work on at the beginning of the year, so there was a commitment to addressing the homelessness problem before the proposal was developed. Ms. Wooten concurred with Mr. Rutan's opinion that the council preferred to conduct its business with more time for deliberation before taking action, but she observed that the critical nature of the community's housing shortage should have been anticipated. She requested that Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gleason report to the Social Goals Committee on the renovation, expenses, e coordination, and monitoring of the project. Ms. Bascom emphasized the necessity of Springfield's participation. Mr. Gleason said he was confident that Springfield is committed to supporting the program. He commented that credit is due to School District 4J for its effort to bring about the proposed solution. The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. IV. ITEMS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR, AND CITY MANAGER City Council Vacancy The recent mayoral election will result in a vacancy in Mr. Miller's ward. Mr. Gleason explained that the City Council, which will assume its position in January, will determine the appointment to that council seat. While the present council cannot deliberate the decision, it can direct the administration to advertise the vacancy. Ms. Ehrman suggested advertising as soon as possible. Mayor Obie asked that past procedure be reviewed in writing and a program be put before the council for adoption at its next meeting. The meeting was adjourned to November 16, 1988, at 1:35 p.m. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 9, 1988 Page 5