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e Mr. Green also voiced support for the resolution but suggested that the language reflect what he perceived to be a missing public involvement piece in the beginning of the project. Mr. Rutan expressed his position that Section 1 is vital to the resolution because it represents recognition by council that Alternative A is unacceptable. In response, Ms. Bascom noted that alternatives B, C, and D are also perceived by some to be unacceptable and said it would be irresponsible of council to reject an alternative without offering an option. Mr. Rutan pointed out that a resolution is needed now to define the planning process. Mr. Boles stated that Section 3 implicitly infers that alternatives B, C, and D may be inappropriate and suggested that the section be made more explicit. Mr. Holmer pointed out that there has been no conclusive proof that Alternative A is not a viable alternative. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to pass the resolution concerning the proposed Bonneville Power Administration 500-kV transmission line between Alvey and Lane substations. e Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to amend the resolution to include only sections 2 and 3 and findings 1 and 6. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 4:2, with councilors Boles and Rutan opposing. Roll call vote; the motion to pass the resolution carried, 4:2, with councilors Boles and Rutan opposing. III. FEDERAL PRIORITIES FOR 1990 AND APPROVAL OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES Linda Lynch, Intergovernmental Relations Director, asked council to review and approve the Legislative Committee minutes of January 30, 1990, because they contain a list of the City's Federal priorities for 1990. She explained that the list of priorities represents a departure from lists of the past because it encompasses a multiyear agenda and asks for a significant increase in funding. The proposed changes will restrict the City's ability to add to the list in the second and third years of the agenda. Ms. lynch stated that, despite lingering controversy, the passenger facilities charge issue could benefit from lobbying by a congressman and from inclusion in the Bush administration budget proposal. In response to a question from Mr. Holmer, Ms. Lynch explained that, as proposed, proceeds from passenger facilities charges would be earmarked for local use. She also assured council that the City would not support imposition of passenger facility charges if it resulted in a loss of discretionary/entitlement funds. e Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to approve the minutes of the January 30, 1990, meeting of the City Council Legislative Committee. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0, with Mr. Boles absent from the vote. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 14, 1990 Page 7 .~