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the Emerald Job Center. He noted that SWPIC will hire a new director in the e spring. Mr. Gleason reminded the council that SWPIC was a consolidation of City and County services, and formed with the condition that the organization would continue City policies. He expressed hope that the new director would be given this important background information. Mr. MacDonald said he would consult with SWPIC's board chair and obtain pertinent documentation from staff. I. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Mr. MacDonald said he is also attending the annual meeting between Lane Re- gional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) and its advisory committee this eve- ning. Topics of discussion include long-range air quality issues, such as vehicle emission control and the wood-stove burning management program. J. UO Director of Legislative and Community Relations Mr. MacDonald announced that he has accepted the post of Director of Legisla- tive and Community Relations at the University of Oregon. I!. WORK SESSION ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS Christine Andersen, Public Works Director, said pertinent materials have been e distributed to councilors under separate cover. She said today's discussion would focus on the feasibility of using alternative-fueled vehicles in the City's fleet. She noted council's interest in reducing the use of fossil fuels and their environmental impact. Ms. Andersen said staff currently finds alternative modes of transportation very useful in certain applica- tions. Bicycles are used for on-site travel at the treatment plant and air- port. They have also been used for short trips and field trip needs within the metro area by Planning and support staff. In addition, staff are encour- aged to use bus passes as much as possible. The City's changes in its park- ing program, Ms. Andersen said, may lead to changes in other areas, such as walking routes for parking control officers. Fleet Manager George Jessie reviewed the information contained in his April 8, 1991, memorandum to the council giving the City's experience with alterna- tive-energy vehicles, saying there had been problems with the use of propane- fueled vehicles. He noted Eugene Water & Electric Board staff had reported unfavorable experiences with electric vehicles and abandoned a pilot program in the mid-1980s. Mr. Boles encouraged council to pursue use of alternative fuels on at least a 1 i mited bas is. Responding to a question from Mr. Rutan, Mr. Jessie said he was not sure if there had been much improvement in the electric vehicle industry. Mr. MacDonald related the use of electric vehicles for mail delivery in e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 6, 1991 Page 3