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e on September 25, 1980. It is also recommended by staff. He introduced Judy Rees, HCC, to provide additional information. Ms. Rees stated that the Historic Review Board recommended this designation based on six criteria from the City Code. This designation would not affect current zoning or sign regulation. The applicant is here to answer questions if necessary. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were noted. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2210--An ordinance designating the Fairmount Presbyterian Church a historic landmark within the city of Eugene, Oreqon. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings suppor- ting the historic designation as set forth in the Historic Review Board staff notes and minutes of September 25, 1980, be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by coun- cil bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2210 was read the second time by council bill number only. e Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present votinq aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18717. C. Proposed Amendments to Historic Landmark Ordinance (memo and addi- tional information distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this involves a major change in landmark funding. These amendments change the Financial Assistance Grant Program for historic landmarks to a low-interest revolving fund loan, and allow long-term lessees of historic landmarks to be eligible for revolvinq fund loans. Extensive guidelines are part of this process. He introduced Judy Rees, HCC, to explain the proposed revisions and changes in guidelines. Ms. Rees stated that these proposals would change the program from an outright grant to a low-interest loan. This would allow the board to take the limited available funding and recycle the monies and/or leveraqe it with banking institu- tions. This is a similar process to what is now beinq done with HCC rehabilita- tion funds. The proposed changes will allow the two restoration programs, community development fundinq and that of the City's financial assistance, to be administratively combined. The guidelines to administer the program incorporate - MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 5, 1980 Page 5