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e Mr. Bennett moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. Council Bill 4234 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Bennett moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19704). V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE VACATION OF STREET AND ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE AREA OF THE RIVER EDGE PUBLIC PLAZA City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, reported that the proposed street and alley right-of-way vacation is for the area of the River Edge Public Plaza located adjacent to the EWEB headquarters building and the Willamette River. The project completes a joint planning effort to provide a destination point and access to the river and bike trail. The proposed vacation would return the property to public uses such as bicycling, walking, and other plaza-related activities. EWEB has agreed to assume responsibility for maintenance of the plaza and liability within the plaza area will be shared by the City and e EWEB. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Croteau said the small bollards would remain to prevent cars from entering the plaza area. Ms. Bascom asked EWEB representative Anthony Lum about the use of the plaza area by food vendors and other community organizations. Mr. Lum referred to EWEB's existing public plaza policy, a pushcart vendor policy, and a permit use policy and said that the area would be monitored to assure enjoyable, nonconflicting use of the facility. Ms. Bascom encouraged EWEB to work with PARCS to actively encourage the use of the area. Responding to Ms. Ehrman's inquiry about a smaller alley space described as parcel 2, Mr. Croteau said that area provides access to the delivery area at the rear of the north building (cafeteria) and its use will not be encouraged. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Gleason commented that the master plan agreement of which this project is a part, represents a positive effort at intergovernmental cooperation that benefits the community. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 9, 1990 Page 4