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. CB 4426--An ordinance adopting a Supplemental Budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1992, and ending June 30, 1993; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Green, 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. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald regarding Mr. Mason's testimony, Mr. Gleason said that information included within council packets is made available to the public on the same day that the packets are prepared and distributed to councilors, and added that arrangements can be made to have information mailed to the public. Mr. Nicholson pointed out that Mr. Mason has brought similar complaints before the council on previous occasions. Mr. Gleason explained that legal notice of public hearings are arranged to be published before council packets are prepared. Ms. Bascom suggested exploring possibilities to provide council packet material to the public in a more timely fashion or to ensure the ad correctly specifies the date actual materials will be available. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 4426 was read the second time by number only. . Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Green, 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. 19891. Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the City Council and convened a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF EUGENE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 1 City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Administrative Services Director Warren Wong presented the staff report. He said that given the council's action during the preceding work session to extend the option to purchase the old Sears Building, staff recommends that the budget be amended to appropriate $34,500 from the Urban Renewal Agency General Fund Balance Available to the Planning and Development Department for the purpose of exercising the lease option. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. William J. Mason, 1803 West 34th Avenue, reiterated his complaint regarding the false advertisement contained in the legal ads. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 7, 1992 Page 5 7:30 p.m.