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e would bring Eugene into compliance with the rest of the state, but at this time he favored adoption of the proposed ordinance. Ms. Schue pointed out that passage of a new ordinance does require staff time. She concurred with the recommendations of the Homebuilders Association, Solar Energy Association, and staff to review all the issues at one time. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to table the issue until the council reviews the entire solar ordinance. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 4:3, with Councilors Schue, Bascom, Rutan, and Mayor Obie voting aye; and Councilors Bennett, Miller, and Holmer voting against. V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE POSTPONING WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Mr. Croteau, Planning Department staff, reported that in 1981, the council adopted a weatherization ordinance which was to go into effect in 1985. The program was to be coupled with voluntary energy conservation programs of EWEB and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and would provide for mandatory weatherization of homes built prior to January 1974. Because the voluntary programs were providing effective energy conservation, in 1984 the council postponed the effective date of the Weatherization Ordinance until January 1, 1989. Those voluntary e programs are continuing to provide significant energy conservation. Staff again recommended that council postpone the effective date of the ordinance until January 1, 1991 and that the council request a report by July 1, 1990, on the impact of the proposed ordinance and the success of the voluntary programs. EWEB submitted written testimony concurring with staff's recommendation and requesting the postponement for a two year period. Mr. Holmer asked whether it was anticipated that the 1990 report would indicate the continued need for the ordinance. Mr. Croteau said BPA occasionally does updates on the need for energy conservation and power planning for the future. At this time, he said it is unknown whether this measure will be considered necessary. Mr. Croteau added that the mandatory weatherization ordinance affects homes built prior to 1974, and it is unknown how many of those homes already have been weatherized under a voluntary program. The recommended study would assess the impact of those programs and provide a better indication of whether the ordinance is needed and what its potential cost would be to homeowners. Mr. Gleason referred to a provision in the Northwest Power Planning Act that specifies that any area that does not meet the planning guidelines of the district could be subject to rate penalties. That provision was one of the reasons the ordinance was enacted and Mr. Gleason said that by keeping the e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 12, 1988 Page 5