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in the present. He thought they should reexamine how the street assessments were allocated in the present. He was not certain how that discussion would affect the road projects planned for the Crest Drive and Elmira Road areas. He averred that it was a difficult burden for residents along the street to bear. He echoed Councilor Clark, declaring that he would not want to see someone lose their home over the assessments. Mayor Piercy commended the testimony, stating that everyone had spoken very eloquently. She thanked them for the “high quality conversation” they had provided. She called for a seven-minute break at 9:13 p.m. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - January 27, 2009, Joint Elected Officials Meeting - February 9, 2009, City Council Meeting - February 17, 2009, City Council Meeting - February 23, 2009, Work Session - February 25, 2009, Executive Session - March 2, 2009, Executive Session - March 2, 2009, Regular Session - March 3, 2009, Joint Elected Officials Meeting B. Approval to Tentative Working Agenda C. Approval of Neighborhood Matching Grants D. Resolution 4969 Extending the Time for Conveyance of Property Concerning the Multiple- th Unit Property Tax Exemption for Property Located at 10 Avenue and Charnelton Street, Eugene, Oregon and amending Resolution No. 4966 E. Adoption of Resolution 4968 Supporting Application for State of Oregon parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant Matching Funds for Parks F. Initiation of Infill Compatibility Standards and Opportunity Siting Code Amendments G. Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Actions of February 18, 2009 H. Interim Appointment to the Human Rights Commission Mayor Piercy stated that the majority of the Consent Calendar had been passed during the preceding Work Session. She noted that Items C, E, and F had been deferred. Councilor Zelenka thought the projects that had been submitted for Neighborhood Matching Grants were worthy but a couple of them seemed like they were school projects, as opposed to neighborhood projects. He wondered what the criteria was, noting that all of the projects had been proposed by neighborhood groups. Cindy Clarke, with the Neighborhood Services Division of the Planning and Development Department (PDD), stated that the funds to be allocated for projects on school grounds was consistent with Resolution No. 4632, established in the year 2000. She stated that the resolution specifically identified school site councils as eligible applicants. She related that the grants had funded ten school projects since then. Councilor Clark noted that one project had been the restoration of Spring Creek in Santa Clara, a project initiated by the Santa Clara Community Organization and on e that had been featured in the Register Guard. He related that the money was going predominantly toward the trees and native plants for the children and the community members to plant, as well as the educational process around it. He considered it to be a fantastic effort. MINUTES—Eugene City Council April 13, 2009 Page 10 Regular Meeting