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Devin Gates, Ward 7, expressed concern that the council had ignored the recommendations of the HPB advisory subcommittee and asked the council to retain the sunset clause in the Rental Housing Code. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Forum. Councilor Brown thanked those who offered testimony. He reminded those in support of a sunset clause in the Rental Housing Code that the council had passed a motion calling for a "mandatory discussion" of . the code. Councilor Poling noted that councilors would have an opportunity to propose additional amendments to the Rental Housing Code. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - February 8, 2012, Work Session - February 13, 2012, Regular Meeting - March 13, 2012, Joint Elected Officials Meeting - April 16, 2012, Public Hearing B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. 3. ACTION: 2012/13 Funding Allocation for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs City Manager Jon Ruiz reminded the council that it annually adopted allocations for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. The proposed funding uses must align with locally community needs and the strategic plan described in the 2010 Consolidated Plan. Community Programs Analyst Michael Wisth of the Planning and Development Department reviewed the CDGB projects being recommended for funding by the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the HOME projects recommended for funding by the Housing Policy Board. Councilor Brown, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to approve the One -Year Action Plan for use of Federal CDBG and HOME funds in FY 2012/13. Roll call vote: The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Vacating West 12` Avenue, located between Olive Street and Willamette Street, and Willamette Alley, located between West 12` Avenue and West 13` Avenue (VRI 12 -1) City Manager Ruiz introduced the item, a request to vacate West 12` Avenue between Olive and Willamette streets and a portion of Willamette Alley located between West 12` and West 13` avenues. He noted the applicable approval criteria found in Eugene Section 9.8725, which stipulated that the MINUTES— Eugene City Council April 23, 2012 Page 3 Regular Meeting