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e B. SDC Task Force Mr. Boles said that there are some policy issues that the Systems Development Charges (SDC) Task Force is now considering that will be coming to the council. He will distribute copies of the last Committee on Infrastructure minutes which discuss those issues from various perspectives. C. Commercial Lands Study Mr. Boles distributed and discussed proposed amendment to the Eugene Commer- cial Lands Study based on a joint meeting between Councilor Bascom and him, Commissioners Rust and Roberts. The council gave conceptual approval for the amendments. Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development, stated that the amend- ments will be placed on the council's October 14 meeting agenda for formal approval. D. CODS On Bikes Program Mr. Boles announced receipt of a supportive letter from a constituent on the Cops On Bikes Program. Mr. Nicholson said that the City of Corvallis has had great success with bicycle policing, and he encouraged the City to accelerate its program, given the public's favorable response. E. City Council Process Mr. Boles expressed concern with the council process with respect to code e changes regarding initiatives and elections. Mr. MacDonald agreed, saying there was a poor read on the sensitivity of this particular issue. It did not seem to fall into either the high or low controversy categories for citizen involvement. Ms. Bascom suggested that others, such as the City Club, be included in the process. Mr. Boles asked staff to draft a memorandum ad- dressed to the council giving background information on the issue. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Boles said that the Citizen Involvement Committee has been asked to distinguish between housekeeping and substantive changes in the proposed revised ordinance, and advise the council. F. Public PerceDtion of Euaene Decisions Mr. MacDonald expressed concern at the public's perception of the Eugene Decisions process, saying the public does not understand what the council has done thus far. He suggested that the council create a clear end in the public's mind of the first phase in the process so as not to have these accomplishments overshadowed by the upcoming discussions on revenues. Councilors offered suggestions for mitigating the problem. Mr. Boles felt the council could best clarify the issue by finishing its work, saying staff could disseminate the information in the Speakers Bureau packet. Mr. Robinette suggested that public notices on the council's upcoming meetings also provide brief updates on work accomplished. Mr. Nicholson expressed concern that providing progress reports may confuse people. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1992 Page 2 11:30 a.m.