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e G. Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC) Ms. Ehrman said that the MPC has resolved the Good Neighbor Care Centers proposal by increasing the buffer between residential and industrial uses on the land. The proposal also limited the number of homes that could be con- structed, thus lessening the impact of the development on schools in the area. She noted that Springfield schools are already experiencing over-en- rollment problems. All parties involved seem to be satisfied with the re- sulting proposal. The agreement will go back to each jurisdiction for final action. Ms. Ehrman said that the MPC recognizes the difficulties that arise in having all three jurisdictions deliberate to final action at separate times and will be discussing possible modifications to this process in the future. Ms. Ehrman said that the MPC has the opportunity to hear such diverse issues as refuse and recycling issues, transportation planning, cable access, and the TCI franchise. Ms. Ehrman indicated that the MPC has indicated its opposition to TCI with respect to negative opinion marketing. If there is a change at the Federal level regarding local control over regulation, it might choose to become involved in more detail in franchise issues. Mr. MacDonald wondered to what degree the City's negotiations were hastened e by TCI in light of the impending Federal regulation. Mayor Miller also ques- tioned what additional latitude there might now be in controlling the market. With respect to the Good Neighbor Care Center's proposal, Mr. Robinette said that the jurisdictions were becoming too involved in site-review issues, rather than planning. He suggested that in the future, the jurisdictions redesign the Metro Plan amendment process to allow for plan changes without looking at the ultimate end use of a particular piece of property. Mr. Boles emphasized the need to have a comprehensive update of the Metropol- itan Plan in a timely manner. This issue should be on MPC's agenda soon. He suggested that transportation planning should be folded into the update. H. Legislative Committee Mr. Green said that this legislative session has been very valuable for the City. He also noted that the feedback the committee gets from the council on legislative issues has been very helpful. The committee will schedule a debriefing with the council soon. Mr. Boles voiced concern that the City tracks too many issues during the legislative session. Often, this is a result of reacting to legislation. He suggested that the council discuss a limitation on the number of issues that the City tracks at the next goals session. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 26, 1991 Page 6