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Mr. Gleason concurred with Ms. Reeder's remarks. He noted that conservation was e not as popular an issue as it had been several years ago, but that the City should continue its conservation efforts in anticipation of a new cycle of energy shortages. He commented that Councilors Smith and Schue and two repre- sentatives from EWEB were meeting to coordinate these efforts. Councilor Smith agreed that this issue was of vital importance. She noted that the present working relationship with EWEB should be maintained and reinforced. She asked Ms. Reeder what the City Council could do at this stage to support EWEB's struggle for continued local control of the conservation program. Ms. Reeder replied that a letter to BPA would be helpful. Council agreed that staff should draft a letter and, if time permitted, a resolution to BPA on the proposed contract amendment. Councilor Schue also spoke in favor of continued cooperation with EWEB. She expressed a need for more information concerning revenue bonding. Councilors Holmer and Lindberg concurred that the momentum should be maintained. Councilor Ball asked for more details concerning the conservation contract charge. Ms. Reeder distributed copies of her report. Mr. Gleason said that staff would bring back more information on the issue of revenue bonds and staff will continue to work with EWEB on their conservation efforts. e V. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT Carol Cogswell, chairperson of the CIC, reviewed the committee's report, noting that the committee had been established to insure citizen involvement in land use planning decisions. She indicated that the CIC's major role was in decisions as to who should be involved and at what stage. She added that during the past year the committee had established guidelines on citizen involvement, reviewed specific documents, such as the proposed new land use planning flow charts, and participated in reviewing the involvement of neighborhood groups. She concluded by showing the council copies of pamphlets on citizen involvement which the committee had produced. Councilor Schue thanked Ms. Cogswell and the CIC for its work during the past year noting that this committee is a group of creative citizens. Ms. Cogswell introduced Pat Valerand, next year's chairperson. VI. REPORT ON IN-CUSTODY HEARINGS PILOT PROJECT Mr. Gleason introduced Ernie Mazorol, Eugene Municipal Court, who reviewed highlights from the memorandum on this subject dated July 1, 1983. He noted that the project had been introduced in order to increase courtroom security, reduce jail costs, and reduce the number of officers involved in transporting inmates. He indicated the advantages and disadvantages of the program. He e recommended continuation of the project. MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1983 Page 5