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e Mayor Miller expressed opposition to the motion. Mr. Boles also expressed opposition to the motion, stating that the component is not sustainable. Mr. MacDonald suggested reducing general fund support by a figure less than 50 percent. Mr. Boles suggested that staff analyze this component more thorough- ly, in order to provide more reduction options. The motion failed unanimously (7:0). The council agreed to add this component to the "deferred" list, directing staff to investigate other options. Mr. Boles stated that he is opposed to including components 154 and 156. He then left the meeting (6:50 p.m.). H. Comoonent 154. Swimming Pools Mr. Robinette moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to adopt staff alternative 1, which would achieve a 40 percent cost recovery of full net General Fund support, plus provide a low-income scholarship program. The motion passed 6:1 (Mr. Boles op- posed). e I. Comoonent 156. Swimming Pools In response to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Mounts said that this component differs from 154 in that it only decreases instructional swimming programs and the general fund would continue to support open swim time only. The council agreed, by consensus, to exclude this component. Mr. Boles returned to the meeting (6:55). J. Component 152 A. Senior Centers The council agreed, by consensus, to exclude component 152 A, which would have established a more substantial annual membership fee for senior centers in order to recover 50 percent of the net cost. K. Components 131 and 134. Street Trees Ms. Bascom commented that it was difficult for Eugene Water and Electric Board to achieve standards similar to those of the City of Eugene. She was opposed to contracting for street tree maintenance. She added that the expertise of City employees cannot be improved and funding should not be reduced. Mr. Mounts said that the original strategy was to reduce general fund support and contract for services. He said that park tree trimming is funded through the general fund. Mr. Mounts said that this component would save approximately $360,000 of the general fund if those services were then supported by the road fund. Mr. MacDonald said that when the council voted on component 131, it voted based on a certain level of impact. However, now that that level has changed, as indicated by staff, he suggested that the council reconsider e MINUTES--Eugene City Council 5:30 p.m. Aprn 20, 1992 Page 5