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Councilor Papé, seconded by Councilor Bettman, moved to table the item until that answer was known. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:2; councilors Poling and Ortiz voting in op- position. Councilor Kelly said he could not tell from the map how much of the easement was the Millrace and whether there was the potential of acquiring an additional easement from Tedron properties that could provide space for a bicycle path. He also understood that ODOT was in the process of transferring jurisdiction over a part of Franklin Boulevard to the City and asked if the City parcel in question was fronting on this portion of Franklin Boulevard. Councilor Bettman asserted that given that the area this property was located in was in a redevelopment process should the City “wait a few years” the City would make more money on the property. 3. ACTION: Resolution 4890; Expressing Support for Measure 20-114, A Measure to Change the Charter of Lane County Government City Manager Taylor explained that the Lane Board of County Commissioners and Jim Johnson had brought the proposed Resolution to the council. The material in the council packet was prepared by Mr. Johnson. Councilor Solomon, seconded by Councilor Ortiz, to adopt Resolution 4890, expressing sup- port for Measure 20-114, a measure to change the charter of Lane County government. Mayor Piercy related that initially she had not supported the Public Safety District as she had been concerned that it would impact some of the other financial needs of the City. She had agreed to meet with the County and work on something that she could support. She and Councilor Kelly met with the commissioners and with mayors from throughout Lane County over the course of some months. She said they reviewed the services that were provided and the “holes” in the public safety system. She said over half of the resulting measure was dedicated to prevention, intervention, and treatment. She felt the City should support the public safety system. Councilor Kelly echoed Mayor Piercy’s comments. Councilor Solomon said she was satisfied that the measure had arisen from a thoughtful process. She called the existing system “dismal.” She appreciated that a rate had been set in the measure and that a property tax credit had been included. She noted that she was the City Council representative to the Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC). She stressed that at present the County had too few people trying to do too much work for public safety. She hoped the voters would support it. Councilor Bettman said she had sent a memorandum with questions. District Attorney Doug Harcleroad reviewed some of her questions. He said 100 percent of any reserve funds that were raised by this public safety tax measure would be dedicated to public safety. MINUTES—Eugene City Council September 25, 2006 Page 10 Regular Meeting