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e Terry Smith, Deputy Director of Public Works, presented a review of council legislative policies on transportation. He said the draft Oregon Transporta- tion Plan Policy Element packet would assist the council in understanding changes at the OTC. Mr. Smith focused on excerpts from the plan in areas where the council had concerns. He added that two areas where the council had questions concerning the policy plan were how to approach transitional funding policy and what defines "alternative transportation." Mr. Smith referred to Policy I-A in the document concerning transportation goals in terms of efficiency, accessibility, etc. He defined modes of trans- portation as autos, bikes, pipelines, pedestrians, airports, intercity bus systems, fixed railways, and ports. In response to council's questions concerning pricing programs, Mr. Smith referred to the Action Policies listed under I-B. Mr. Gleason asked when the policies would have a public hearing. Mr. Smith said a hearing would be held soon. Mr. Smith said that Policy 1-0, Environ- mental Responsibility, has been shortened and wondered if the council may want to propose reinstating the earlier version of this policy. Mr. MacDonald asked the council for consensus on identifying the stricken por- tions and proposing their restoration. Mayor Miller asked about the ration- ale for excluding that portion. Mr. Smith answered that the State believes the idea of environmental responsibility is incorporated throughout the plan. Mr. Nicholson stated concern that the environmental impact statement address- e es an environmental evaluation rather than the costs of subsidizing any envi- ronmental impacts. Mr. Smith answered that the pricing system could be changed so that the single-occupant vehicle pays the full cost. He added that the policy states this can be done, and that the policy does not explic- itly address subsidies. Mr. Smith then referred to Policy l-E, Connectivity Among Places. In re- sponse to questions, Mr. Smith answered that the purpose of his presentation was to provide the council with the general concepts in the Oregon Transpor- tation Plan (OTP) for discussions with the OTC so that the council can state their concerns about the policy before the policy document has its public hearing in the spring. Mayor Miller said councilors should review the packet on their own and prepare comments regarding any policy concerns. Mr. Gleason suggested the council work on developing ties with OTC during upcoming meet- ings so that the council can learn more about the State's plans and also express local needs and concerns. Chris Andersen, Director of Public Works, stated that a goal of the OTC is to direct change. Mr. Boles asked about a process for responding to the document. Mayor Mi 11 er responded that once councilors review it, they should direct concerns to staff and appropriate committees which would then bring it back to the coun- cil with recommendations. In response to council's questions about whether the State can require local and regional land use plans to follow State guidelines, Mr. Smith answered e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 4, 1991 Page 4 -' ~ ----"""-. - ~- - -