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e e e nent of the program was initially scheduled to continue until June, the need for shelter during May was not as great as anticipated. Ms. Bascom announced that an open house for the Laurel Grove housing project is scheduled for May 16 and she encouraged all councilors to attend. D. Parking Policy Reconsideration Ms. Ehrman said that she was recently contacted by a constituent concerned with the lack of available on-street parking in her neighborhood. She asked that the council consider extending the parking permit policy currently used in the west university neighborhood into her neighborhood. Ms. Ehrman sug- gested that staff also look at other areas around the City where this type of policy might benefit residents. The council agreed to preliminary staff work to determine the impacts on council/staff work load. E. Tax-Increment Financing Ms. Ehrman informed the council that she recently testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on a bill regarding Ballot Measure 5 and its impli- cations on tax increment financing. She said it appeared that the committee would not disassemble tax-increment financing entirely, but cautioned that the ultimate decision is still uncertain. F. Public Information Program Regarding Fire Protection in the South Hills Mr. MacDonald said that he has been working with the Department of Public Safety on a public education program for residents of the south hills on safe homeowner practices to mitigate fire hazards in the area. He noted that the south hills are particularly susceptible to fire because of their location and proximity to trees. Mr. MacDonald explained that, subject to Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) approval, meeting announcements could be dis- tributed in the monthly EWEB billing statements; the City would need to cover only printing costs for those announcements. He asked for preliminary coun- cil approval of the concept before approaching the EWEB board for approval. Ms. Ehrman suggested that Mr. MacDonald consider extending this program to home owners citywide. Ms. Bascom asked for additional information on this program from the fire department and some further exploration about the best timing for the mailouts. Mr. Boles suggested that this issue go before the Tree Commission for feedback and preliminary approval of the process. The council offered conceptual approval to place inserts in the EWEB mailout, subject to final council approval of the idea. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 8, 1991 Page 2