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III. Public Hearing Re: Adoption of Supplemental Budget--Memo distributed Manager said the Budget Committee had held its hearing on the matter February 15. .- Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. C.B. 1834--Adopting the supplemental budget; making appropriations for the City of Eugene for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring ~n emergency was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Haws abstaining, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Haws abstaining, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18342. Mr. Haws noted his abstention was a result of not attending the Budget Committee meeting February 15. e IV. Wednesday Council Meeting Location--Memo distributed Manager noted the variety of places listed on the memorandum, and said there might be another possibility of use of a larger space at the Holiday Inn. Staff was still checking on that possibility. Mr. Obie favored either North's Chuck Wagon, Asia Gardens, or the Thunderbird. Mr. Haws favored any except Asia Gardens and the Council Chamber. Ms. Smith requested staff to pursue the Holiday Inn further. and noted concern regarding use of the Council Chamber because of the formality. Mr. Delay favored the Council Chamber. Its location is well-known among the public, and it is very accessible to the public and staff. He did not think the formality of the Chamber would make a significant difference in the ability of Council to act. He did not feel it would intimidate the public. He would like to try the Chamber, with an opportunity of getting together informally before the meeting. Mr. Lieuallen agreed with Mr. Delay's comments. He felt it was a better location, especially for staff, noting more efficient use of staff time. He felt the concern regarding the formality is valid, and suggested perhaps trying to make arrangements in the Chamber for a less formal setup for the Council. e 2/21/79--6 9q