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e e e Reviewing the proposal, Mr. Guenzler said the Building Construction Advisory Committee would advise the Building Official and Fire Marshal about procedures and practices. The committee's recommendations could be implemented adminis- tratively. If the Building Official and Fire Marshal do not agree with the committee's recommendations, the committee could appeal to the City Manager whose decision would be final. Mr. Guenzler said it will also be helpful if members of the Building Construction Advisory Committee testify before the State Hearings Official when changes in State regulations are considered. Mr. Hansen said the proposal did not make it clear that the committee will provide an opportunity for citizens to discuss problems. He said a mechanism for addressing concerns should be included in the proposal. Answering a question from Mr. Hansen, Mr. Guenzler said many people choose not to file an appeal with the Zoning Code Board of Appeals because it may delay a construction project and because the appeal process is too formal. The Building Construction Advisory Committee would create an informal process. Ms. Schue favored the concept of the proposal, but she said the two citizen positions on the committee should not be reserved for nominations from the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Holmer agreed with Ms. Schue about positions on the committee. He sugges- ted tenants and property owners be represented on the committee. He said the Public Works Department could probably create the committee without an ordi- nance passed by the council. Ms. Wooten appreciated the attempt to make everyone happy, but she did not think it is possible. She said land use regulations are the concern of the Planning Commission. If people wish to comment on land use regulations, they should communicate with the planning department. She asked why the mission of an existing organization was not broadened to include the review of new building and fire code regulations. She suggested an existing organization could also testify before the State Hearings Official. She said recommenda- tions from advisory committees sometimes make it awkward for City administra- tors to decide about implementing the recommendations. She did not think the proposed committee was a good idea. Responding to Ms. Wooten's comments, Mr. Guenzler said the staff decided the composition of the Building Code Board of Appeals should not be changed because it hears appeals that involve technical matters. He said the proposed committee would take 10 to 15 percent of a staff member's time. He said some issues that are presented repeatedly to the Public Works Department should be addressed although some things will always be controversial. Mr. Gleason said some proposed Changes in procedures involve trade-offs and it is appropriate to have them considered by people in the industry. Ms. Ehrman is concerned about the cost of a new committee. She said the staff and existing organizations communicate well with the public now, and the proposal is not clear about how the committee will improve communication. Mayor Obie said he will support a mechanism that will provide access to the City organization to people who are disgruntled. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 1986 Page 6