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e Mr. Hansen rejoined the meeting at this time. Mr. Bauske suggested that staff contact L-RAPA staff to request technical information which may assist in developing a performance-oriented approach to the backyard burning issue. He asked for clarification on the annexation procedure with respect to public hearings. Mr. Farah stated that the Boundary Commission would refer the petition to the City of Eugene for public hearings prior the election. He felt that many avenues would exist for citizen input. City Attorney Tim Sercombe explained there would be no legal requirement for a meeting format; it would be up to the Planning Commission and the City Council to determine it. In response to a question, he said the councilors and commissioners would be free to have ex parte contacts on the issue but specific conflict of interest questions would have to be addressed. Ms. Mulder said she would support the proposal, stating that the issue was long in coming. She stated that she had previously lived in the River Road area and was concerned enough about public safety to relocate to the city. ~1s. Anderson stated that she was pleased with the revised language, stating that it better reflected the commission's discussion and its desire to cooperate with the residents of the River Road/Santa Clara area. Mr. Thwing moved that the Planning Commission recommend the following to the City Council: 1. Concur that the proposal is consistent with the Metropolitan General Plan and reflects direction established through the e Acknowledgement Process in 1982; 2. Concur that the concept of "tax differential" annexation is appropriate for application in an annexation proposal such as the one proposed by the NEAR Group and achieves the objective of equity for the citizens of River Road/Santa and the City of Eugene; 3. Concur that the annexation proposal should receive widespread public review and comment which can best be achieved by a series of citizen involvement mechanisms, including public hearings before the Planning Commission, City Council and Boundary Commission as well as a vote of the citizens of River Road and Santa Clara; and 4. Express a sincere "Thanks" to the residents of River Road and Santa Clara who have worked so diligently to improve communication and to propose a feasible solution to the problem of pUblic service delivery in the area--an issue which ahs been important to the Metropolitan Area for over thirty years. Ms. Anderson seconded the motion. Mr. Bauske said he would support the motion but that it should not be construed as any endorsement. He said he was concerned that any support may be viewed as e MINUTES--Eugene City Council/Eugene Planning Commission June 13, 1984 Page 6