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e e e erendum process. He noted that following such a procedure would be burden- some to the public process and to local government work load. Mr. Gary clarified that HB3222 (prohibits some settlements) prohibits confi- dentiality settlements and agreements under the Tort Claims Act, such as a minor negligence claim. Mr. Gary said that he supports the recommendation that the City not enter into confidential settlements. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles regarding SBI00l (special fund for economic development loans and grants) discussed in the April 22 minutes, Glen Potter, IGR, said that staff felt this bill would create burdensome administrative procedures for the City. He added that Lane County officials have indicated their willingness to support an amendment to the bill deleting cities from its provisions. Referring to the minutes of April 22, 1991, Mr. Boles asked that HB2773 and HB3533 be brought back for further discussion. Mr. Nicholson also requested that HB3287 and HB3222 be brought back for further discussion. I The council agreed by consensus that approval of the bills above would be withdrawn from the motion. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. X. CONSIDERATION OF CITY POSITIONS ON STATE lEGISLATION City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Glen Potter, Intergovernmen- tal Relations Division, gave the staff report. He pointed out that as re- quested by the council, the agenda packet contains a staff memo providing additional information on certain State Legislation. Staff recommendations have been included in the memo. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to approve of priori- ty 1 support for Senate Bills 738, 739, 1082, and 692, and priority 2 support for House Bills 2743, 3439, 3418. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Boles suggested that IGR minutes be considered at Wednesday work ses- sions. XI. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR RIGHTS-Of-WAY ACQUISITION FOR RIVER ROAD SANITARY SEWERS IN BASINS D, E, AND F City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. les Lyle, Public Works De- partment, gave a brief staff report. He indicated that the City plans to negotiate with all property owners where easements are needed and emphasized that condemnation proceedings would only be used as a last resort. Mr. Nicholson indicated that he is concerned with the City undertaking prop- erty condemnation. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 13, 1991 Page 11