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e Mr. Boles pointed out that the concept of a nuclear-free zone is problematic because it wrests economic livelihood at the cost of social and economic responsibility. Regarding the recent controversy concerning Rohr Industries and the nuclear-free zone, Mr. Boles said that apparently Rohr Industries was not informed of the City's nuclear-free ordinance by the Metro Partnership. Ms. Bascom noted that it was rumored in the community that Rohr was a political ploy to spur the community into action regarding the nuclear-free zone. Mr. Boles indicated that it would be useful to know more about the discussions which took place between Rohr Industries and the Metro Partnership, and suggested that the council request a response from the Metro Partnership regarding this issue. He added that since the Metro Partnership is funded with public money, it would be appropriate to consider whether its efforts to recruit industry in the county have been congruent with the City's position on the nuclear-free zone issue. B. Visitors and Convention Bureau Ms. Ehrman informed the council that the Executive Committee met recently to discuss the Visitor and Convention Bureau's need for more space. It was the committee's decision that for the time being the bureau will remain in its current location and expand into the recently vacated copy shop next door. For the long-term, the committee is considering moving the bureau into the Fairground Convention Center. e C. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) Ms. Ehrman said that LRAPA is spending a great deal of time discussing field burning issues, and indicated that she will keep the council updated on this in the future. D. Joint Social Service Ms. Ehrman announced that the County Commissioners have voted to change the composition of the Joint Social Service Fund from a 3:2:1 voting structure to a 2:2:2, "equal partners II structure. She noted that Eugene was allowed three votes previously because its contribution to the fund was greater, and stated that as a third voting member, she will remove herself from the committee if the decision is upheld. Ms. Bascom expressed a concern that because the City contributes a greater share of money from its General Fund, it should have greater input. Mr. Gleason pointed out that the County contributes a great deal of money from places other than the Joint Social Service Fund which could be used to justify a 2:2:2 allocation. He said that it would be advantageous for the council to have a better understanding of the roles and contributions of each of the jurisdictions involved. The council expressed a preference for the 3:2:2 fund composition, and agreed that the MPC conflict resolution process should be used if necessary. e E. Eugene Arts Foundation (EAF) MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 26, 1990 Quarterly Process Session Page 2