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Council Bill 2201 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be e approved and given final pass~~e. Roll call vote; all councilors presentvot ing aye; the bill was decl ared passed, and numbered 18710. I I I. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration' of Eugene/Springfield Are~ 2000 Tr~nsportatfon Pl an Annual Review (FY 1979-80) (memo and additional information distributed) Mr. Henry stated that two amendments are being proposed: 1) an ~endment to include a central area transit station and to implement contra-flow bus lanes and related transit, traffic, and pedestrian improvement on 8th and 10th avenues as recommended by the Downtown Transportation Study, and 2) an amendment which provides a second alternative for consideration in implementing Project 9, the North Delta Extension, which would help relieve congestion on Beltline. He introduced Kirk McKinley and Pat Decker, Planning, and Dan Herbert, LTD, to provide additional information. Mr. McKinley stated that when the Eugene/Springfield 2000 Transportation Plan was adopted, the need was recognized to monitor the plan and keep it up to date and pertinent. An annual review of the plan, projects, assumptions, goals, and policies is necessary to ensure that the plan is consistent with direction within the community. Also, in order for the area to maintain eligibility for Federal Transportat ion Funds, local el ected offici al s are required to revi ew and e endorse the plan annually. The Planning Commission endorsed the amendment regarding twin transit stations but would like to review the Urban Initiatives grant design before the project is constructed. In regard to the second amend- ment, the North Delta Extension, this would not eliminate the possibility of extending Delta northward on the east side of the Willamette but it would provide the option to extend west of the Willamette River. This would widen Beltline Bridge over the river, and allow the possibility of constructing a new interchange ramp for traffic westbound entering Beltline. Improvements will not extend beyond the urban service boundary. It was indicated that these amend- ments would not detract from the City's air quality plans. Dan Herbert, LTD Board of Directors, stated that they have unanimously endorsed the amendment regarding transit for the 8th/10th contra-flow and the twin transit stations. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to recommend adoption to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Committee of the FY 1979-80 Eugene/Springfield Area 2000 Transportation Plan Annual Review. . Mr. Lieuallen asked if this would be transferring the Urban Initiatives Grant language into the plan specifying the two downtown sites. Mr. McKinley responded that that was correct. Mr. Lieuallen asked how the County would be involved in - MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 8, 1980 Page 4