Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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EWEB master planning process. He said the City Council formally established the Riverfront Research Park Commission many years ago for the purpose of engaging the public in development of the park property. Unfortunately that commission had not met in decades and as a result there was proposed development on public lands without public involvement. He used an aerial photograph to illustrate the proposed development site along the Willamette River and pointed out an equally large site within the Riverfront Research Park master plan that could adequately contain the proposed structure. He encouraged the council to visit the site and use its urban renewal authority to gain access to the site from Franklin Boulevard. Mayor Piercy closed the public forum and thanked those who spoke. She called for comments and questions from the council. Councilor Clark also thanked those who spoke and appreciated the suggestions offered on various topics. He was interested in receiving additional information on the funding options the Extension Service had pursued to date. Councilor Ortiz thanked those who spoke and reminded everyone that Project Homeless Connect was still seeking volunteers to help staff the event. She said it was helpful to hear from citizens about projects like EmX. Councilor Zelenka appreciated comments about the Riverfront Research Park. He supported the Extension Service and was interested in learning more about its funding situation. He encouraged people to volunteer at Project Homeless Connect on March 18. Ms. Solomon thanked speakers and offered her support for the OSU Extension Service. She was familiar with the master woodland forest management program and amazed at the rich mix of services provided and the wide range of people who were reached. She felt that $10 per household per year was a great value. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes of November 18, 2009, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes of January 27, 2010, and February 3, 2010 Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. 3. ACTION: Ratification of Unanimous Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee Actions and Discussion and Action on Non-Unanimous IGR Actions on Legislative Policy from February 3, 2010 Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to ratify the IGR Committee’s unanimous actions on bills and approval of staff recommendations in the February 3, 2010, IGR Bill Reports for bills not pulled for discussion at those IGR meetings. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Intergovernmental Relations Manager Brenda Wilson explained that the legislative session was coming to an end, but there was still action pending and she would pursue whatever course of action the council directed. She said that House Bill 3609 would permit an enterprise zone sponsor to relax the minimum employment MINUTES—Eugene City Council February 22, 2010 Page 3