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Councilor Zelenka had not initially supported the exclusion zone and was skeptical about it. However, he would support extending the ordinance pending receipt of the commission's review. Speaking to Councilor Brown's comments, Councilor Zelenka pointed out the commission could only do so much work in the time given and the council had asked it to review the taser policy, which took considerable commission time and energy. He considered the extension a procedural rather than a substantive issue. He wanted to know who was excluded for what, and for how long. He was also curious to know how one discerned the difference between the effect of the exclusion zone and the other things going on. He was also concerned about the constitutionality of the ordinance and noted that he had asked that Judge Allen be contacted for his input. Councilor Clark welcomed any recommendations from Judge Allen. He pointed out that the penalty involved was a civil penalty that mimicked, and was similar to, an anti - stalking order or restraining order, to keep people who might potentially hurt someone from that person. He thought that was an appropriate way to consider the zone. Councilor Brown said he was a downtown business owner who was well aware of the problems that downtown experienced. He was sympathetic to the idea behind the exclusion ordinance and knew exactly where people were coming from. He had many of the same experiences. He just did not think the ordinance was the right approach. He had deep- seated concerns about the loss of civil rights, but reiterated he understood the intent behind the ordinance. Mayor Piercy said the council was not voting on the merits of the zone but rather to extend the time the ordinance was in effect. She hoped the report the council heard provided better direction in regard to the due process issue. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:2; Councilor Taylor and Councilor Brown voting no. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting of the City Council and convened a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency (URA). S. ACTION: Urban Renewal Commitment of Riverfront Research Resolution 5011 Adopting a Supplemental Budget; Making Appropriations for the City of Eugene for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2009, and Ending June 30, 2010 Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to direct the Agency Director to commit to the use of Riverfront Urban Renewal District funds as the match for the TIGER II grant application and include the matching funds on the next supplemental budget after and if the grant is approved. Councilor Ortiz wanted to ensure that the improvements to Highway 99 were on the list for United Fund funding efforts. Mr. Inerfeld said that staff intended to put it on the list as requested. He indicated that staff found the project was not the right fit for TIGER II funding. Councilor Ortiz thought it was important to act while ODOT was working on the road. Mr. Inerfeld responded to questions from Councilor Brown clarifying the details of the project to be funded with the grant. MINUTES— Eugene City Council August 9, 2010 Page 6 Regular Meeting