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e III. e e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the long-range fiscal projection. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Parking Management Report: Ordinance for Second Reading Manager explained that the Parking Management Report was approved by the Downtown Development Board and first presented to the Council in December. One change in the bill from the December meeting will be to change the effective date from December 31, 1979, to February 1, 1980. The report increases the maximum penalties from $50 to $200 for violation. In addition, the costs of certain downtown permits are increased. A business parking permit is being increased from $16 to $35. Included in the proposed ordinance is the adoption of a rate structure for the Performing Arts Center garage when it is built. The monthly parking rates would be increased. Parking meters would be increased from ten cents an hour to 25 cents an hour, and from 25 cents for five hours to $1.00 for five hours. Overtime violations would increase from $1.00 to $2.00, with a late penalty increase from $3.00 to $4.00. Rates for meter hoods will also be increased. Manager said it is the obligation of the City to introduce alternative forms of transportation. The Downtown Development Board has introduced the bus shuttle route and the carpool program (three people carpooling can get a free parking permit). Manager introduced Duane Bischoff, Parking Administrator, who headed the study; Jim Hanks, Traffic Engineer; and Navarre Davis, Downtown Development Board. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in opposition to the parking ordinance: Mr. Frank Sparrow, 1568 West 24th Place, read a letter from Governor Atiyeh, responding to Mr. Sparrow's letter asking the Governor to cancel and/or postpone the governing functions of the City of Eugene. Governor Atiyeh indicated he had no authority to take such action. He urged Mr. Sparrow to become involved in local issues, make his opinion known to local elected officials, and work with them and his fellow voters to resolve issues. He told Mr. Sparrow to always remember that his voice and vote affect the outcome of local elections. Mr. Sparrow objected to the parking rate increases outside the "oasis" of downtown. Mr. Sparrow read his letter to the Governor asking for the Governor1s intervention in the City government. 1/9/80--7