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Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the resolutions. Roll call vote; the motion carried . unanimously, 8:0. III. REPORT FROM METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jim Hale, chairperson of the Metropolitan Area Planning Advisory Committee (MAPAC), introduced Allen Yorty who discussed the committee. He said the size of MAPAC will be reduced from 21 to 15 members during the next year, MAPAC members will continue to comment on substantive land use issues, and MAPAC members will comment within 30 days on proposed Metro Plan amendments. He said MAPAC members are from Springfield, Lane County, and Eugene, and they share views and work out compromises that aid the elected officials. He said MAPAC members will be especially interested in the Alternative Area Growth Study; the review of the population, household, and employment projections to be used in the Metro Plan Update; and proposed Metro Plan amendments during the next year. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Yorty said MAPAC members whose terms expire will not be replaced until the membership is reduced to 15. IV. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL ACTION ON INITIATIVE PETITION ON NUCLEAR-FREE ZONE (memo distributed) Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the item. City Recorder Ka ren Go 1 dman gave the staff report. She said she presented the . initiative petition to designate Eugene as a nuclear-free zone to the council on July 28, 1986, in accordance with the City Code. Mr. Holmer had requested that the discussion be postponed until today. She said the initiative petition will be placed on the November 4, 1986, ballot if the council does not adopt it as an ordinance. If the council adopts the initiative petition as an ordinance, the petition will not be placed on the November 4 ballot. She said the council could put another measure concerning a nuclear-free zone on the November 4 ballot but council action will have to be prior to the September 4 filing deadline. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Ms. Goldman said the Lane County Commissioners placed another measure concerning a nuclear-free zone on the November 4 ballot. The Eugene voters will vote on that measure also. Mr. Holmer said the councilors should give the initiative petition careful consideration. He emphasized his personal concern about the arms race and the dangers of nuclear waste. He said the proliferation of nuclear arms is a major world-wide problem. He said he does not favor the resolution of international or interpersonal problems by violence. Mr. Holmer reviewed the options available to the council. He sa i d the initiative petition will not be printed on the November 4 ballot. On 1 y a lOO-word description of the petition will be on the ballot and not the full text of the measure. He said there are parts of the petition that may not be constitutional. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 13, 1986 Page 7