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e pledge cards with a cut-away portion suggesting ways in which individuals can make a difference. Mr. MacDonald asked that the materials be sent to the Survival Center at the University of Oregon. He announced that he and others are sponsoring a public information and interaction session on a proposal related to the southeast Amazon Channel restoration project on April 22 at the Hilyard Community Center. II. HOMELESS DOCUMENTARY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST Ms. Ehrman said the funding request for the homeless documentary project has gone through the Contingency Fund process, and the project's coordinator, Maryann Frances, is present to answer questions. Ms. Bascom recommended that the video be shortened to 25 minutes, and that images reflecting the progress made by the City in finding solutions to the problem added. e Ms. Ehrman said mention of progress in the area can be added to the video's accompanying booklet. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to approve $1,940 in gap-financing to support a video project relating to housing and homelessness. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Ehrman left the meeting. Mayor Jeff Miller arrived at the meeting and the council decided to consider the 11th Avenue and Willamette Street Project (Item V) next. III. 11TH AVENUE AND WILLAMETTE STREET PROJECT e Bob Hibschman, Planning and Development Department, said that the Downtown Commission has made a recommendation as a result of the council's request with regard to the extent of public participation and the siting of the 11th Avenue and Willamette Street project. He displayed a map and pointed out the re-siting of the project at Broadway and Lincoln Street. He said the project cost would be reduced from $4.9 million to $4 million, and public participation would be reduced from $1.65 to $.72 million. The bulk of the savings comes from parking that would not have to be constructed to support the 75 housing units and commercial component of the project. He said the recommendation proposes that parking be located underneath Broadway, with the housing units above. Mr. Hibschman said the council is being asked to take a series of actions today that involve it both in its capacity as the Urban Renewal Agency and the council. He noted that approval of the re-siting would initiate an exclusive negotiation agreement with the developer for the site specifically, followed by negotiation on the particulars of public participation. MINUTES--Eugene City Council 11:30 a.m. April 15, 1992 Page 3