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by Mr. Hansen, Mr. Gleason said that the City Council has ultimate control - of the program funding through the budget process. He said the council could also review the preservation program. He questioned whether it would be legal for the council to become involved in the grant process. Mr. Jacobson commented that the council had already fixed the maximum amount that could be allocated to any restoration project at $20,000. He said that any proposed increase would be brought before the council. Councilor Bascom said that some residents may be concerned that they would not have recourse to bring appeals to the City Council. She said she felt that the council should retain its authority to hear appeals within the program. Councilor Schue commented that the proposed change in the appeals process was based on the desire of the council to reduce its workload. She noted that other City processes existed which allocated funds without coun- cil approval, explaining that the council allocated funds to the individual departments. Ms. Schue stated that an appeal process was present; she urged the council to give the process a chance. Mayor Keller agreed, stating that the attempt to streamline the process was an attempt to clarify the process for the public. He did not feel that the proposed change would affect the effectiveness of the process. Councilor Obie also agreed, stating that any desire of the council to change its positions should be addressed in a work session. Councilor Holmer said the council must be careful in delegating authority to its associated boards and commissions. He said he would support the motion. Councilor Hansen suggested that the process needed a structure that would allow an applicant to petition the council for an appeal. Councilor Bascom said she would support that suggestion. e Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 2798 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; motion passed 6:1,wit:l.Councilor Bascom voting nay, T;':e bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19300), The meeting was recessed at 1:28 p.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. VIII. ENERGY CONSERVATION BONDS (memo, ordinance, background information distributed) City Manager Michea1 Gleason introduced the agenda item. Assistant City Manager David Whitlow presented the staff report, briefly reviewing the history of the energy conservation bond issue. He stated that the issue first came before the council in August 1983, when the Eugene Water and Electric Board requested authorization to participate in a Bonneville Power Authority pilot project. In the project, the City and EWEB would issue revenue bonds, the proceeds to be used to accelerate the weatherization program. The voters authorized the bond project in September 1983, and the council approved the BPA and EWEB agreement in December 1983. The project e Minutes--Eugene City Council December 12, 1984 Page 10