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among others, the station had provided coverage of Police Commission forums. She urged the people working in the CCATV to put together a business plan and a financing plan to bring before the Budget Committee earlier in the budget planning process. Councilor Kelly pointed out that there were significant donations of equipment that satisfied the requirement for matching funds. He recalled that Lane County had provided funding prior to FY04. He commented that, when cable was created, there were to be three cornerstones: public access, education, and government television. He said the City was neglecting public access. Councilor Kelly expressed dismay that the City Manager would call into question items brought before the council at this stage. He emphasized that it was a public hearing and, as such, should hold weight. City Manager Taylor responded that his concern was primarily that there were many opportunities to weigh in on the budget process. He was particularly concerned that two people could make some compelling testimony and "walk away with $10,000." He felt it was precedent-setting. Councilor Taylor commented that when the funding was dropped, it had been dropped at the last minute with no notification that it would even be discussed. She felt that CCATV made great contributions to the community and provided learning opportunities for young people. She said this amendment should be supported because it supported free speech. Mayor Torrey stated, by speakerphone, that he intended to vote in opposition should there be a tie. He said the organization had the capacity through television to ask for funds from the people who use the service. He thought this was a benefit that other programs seeking funding did not have. Roll call vote; the amendment failed, 5:3, councilors Bettman, Kelly, and Taylor voting in favor. Councilor Kelly shared his appreciation for the restoration of some of the programs funded by Storm Water Funds. He said it did not do as much as it should, however, and did not reflect the values of the community. Roll call vote; the main motion passed, 8:0. Council President Bettman called for a five-minute break. 7. ACTION: Resolution 4793 Adopting the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Fa- cilities Plan and 20-Year Project List for the Eugene-Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Nathanson, moved to adopt Resolution 4793 Adopting the 2004 Metropolitan Wastewater Manage- ment Commission Facilities Plan and 20-Year Project List for the Eugene-Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 28, 2004 Page 9 Regular Meeting