Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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used the 41 bus to reach downtown and it had been standing room only. She concluded that “the ridership was definitely there.” Ms. Butler-Boyeson spoke of LTD’s mitigation efforts, which she maintained would address the issue of business access. She acknowledged that the current EmX vehicles were diesel but they were diesel-electric hybrids. She believed there was a need for the system. Pat Farr , 1929 Praislin Street, acknowledged the service of outgoing Councilor Solomon. He said Councilor Solomon had worked tirelessly for the Bethel area and for the community as a whole. He said the community owned Councilor Solomon a debt of gratitude. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum and called on the council for comments. Councilor Ortiz thanked those who offered testimony. She expressed appreciation to Councilor Solomon for her honesty and willingness to maintain her principles, and wished her well. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - September 14, 2010, Joint Elected Officials Public Hearing - September 29, 2010, Work Session - October 11, 2010, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Ratification of Intergovernmental Relations Committee Minutes of June 30, 2010 D. Appointments to Eugene Toxics Board Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Appropriation of Resolution 5019 Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2010, and Ending June 30, 2011 City Manager Jon Ruiz reported that the supplemental budget recognized new revenue, marginal beginning working capital, and authorized other unanticipated changes in legal appropriations. It also reflected the Budget Committee motions related to funding for the Road Fund, Creekside Park, and Human Services Commission. Mayor Piercy opened the public hearing. John Barofsky , 2010 Hubbard Lane, the chair of the Eugene Budget Committee, noted the transfer to Reserve for Revenue Shortfalls that brought the reserve up to a level of $17.4 million, which was consistent with the City Manager’s strategy to maintain a sustainable budget. He believed the challenge that lay ahead was to balance deferred spending on capital and infrastructure with adequate staffing to deliver the level of services citizens expected. In regard to the proposed supplemental budget, Mr. Barofsky asked that $300,000 be added to the General Capital Fund to account for capital needs. Mr. Barofsky thanked Councilor Solomon for her service on the council and Budget Committee. MINUTES—Eugene City Council December 13, 2010 Page 4 Regular Meeting