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~ itself by the wordage. He did consider the language somewhat superfluous and said a more direct statement would be liThe tax differential plans are an important part of the City's annexation program." Res. No. 4114--A resolution extending the tax differential plans for the River Road and Santa Clara areas, and amending Resolution No. 4059. Res. No. 4115--A resolution extending the tax differential plan for the Highway 99 industrial area, and amending Resolution No. 4060. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the resolutions. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the motion passed unanimously, 7:0. V. RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THROUGH TRUCKS ON FAIRWAY LOOP City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. e Councilor Bennett said he had been involved in development work on Eastwood Lane and he is associated with the company that continues to own the undeveloped portion of Fairway Loop which is the property adjacent to the current R-2 residential development along Eastwood Lane. While he has no financial interest, Mr. Bennett said he is the property manager of record for the Eastwood Condominium development. Mr. Sercombe said it was appropriate for Mr. Bennett to declare a potential conflict of interest, but he would not be precluded from voting because he does not have a direct financial interest. Ms. Bascom asked that Mr. Bennett share his views on the issue, but she requested that he refrain from voting. Brant Williams, Transportation Division, reported that residents are disturbed by through traffic and delivery vehicles on streets in the area. Long-term solutions to the problems will best be found through the Ferry Street Bridge study. The resolutions before the council will provide interim improvements by eliminating on-street parking in the area of Eastwood Lane adjacent to Reed and Cross; providing Reed and Cross access from Southwood Lane; and eliminating through truck traffic on Eastwood Lane, Westwood Lane, and Fairway Loop. Responding to Ms. Ehrman1s recommendation for appropriate sign placement where traffic exits the freeway, Mr. Williams said that Southwood is a State highway and a request as been made that it be designated as a no through truck route. Expressing appreciation to staff, Mr. Holmer pointed out that the resolutions under consideration represent a small step in the Ferry Street Bridge project and he expressed hope that the residential character of Eastwood Lane can be e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 6, 1989 Page 4