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Tom Kamis, 94 West Broadway, a restaurant owner, said he had enough struggles paying his employees and his taxes. He read a letter from Ibrahim Hamide, owner of three local restaurants, in opposition to the tax because of its impact on the local restaurant business. Mr. Hamide recommended that the schools be supported by a tax on all people, not just on restaurant patrons. Mr. Kamis recalled that he had been before the council before to speak of the difficulty he had running a restaurant in downtown Eugene. All restaurant owners were feeling the pinch of the recession. He agreed the schools needed more support and acknowledged the school funding picture had changed but he believed it needed to be addressed on a statewide level. He suggested if the council wanted to raise revenues, it try to attract more business to the community. Eugene needed sustainable growth and he did not think continued taxation of the remaining businesses got it anywhere. Oscar Hernandez, PO Box 26142, Eugene, owned Officina Restaurant. He expressed sympathy for all those affected by the school funding situation. However, small business owners such as restaurant owners had a difficult time competing with major chains, and they were feeling the pinch of the recession but still had to make their payroll every two weeks. He understood that people wanted the best for their children. He opposed applying a tax to one segment of the community. People had to work together and share the burden. He pointed out that many once - successful Eugene restaurants had closed their doors because of the recession. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum. She thanked those who spoke for their comments. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - July 28, 2010, Work Session - August 11, 2010, Work Session - September 8, 2010, Work Session - September 15, 2010, Work Session - September 22, 2010, Work Session - September 27, 2010, Work Session - September 29, 2010, Regular Meeting - October 11, 2010, Work Session - October 13, 2010, Work Session - October 20, 2010, Work Session - October 25, 2010, Regular Meeting - October 27, 2010, Work Session B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 5021 Acknowledging Receipt of the City of Eugene, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010 Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Brown, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Councilor Poling noted he had submitted corrections to the minutes of the work session of September 8, 2010. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 7:0. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency. MINUTES — Eugene City Council January 11, 2010 Page 5 Regular Meeting