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e VI. WORK SESSION: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE RESOLUTION (DBE) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Glen Potter, Management Analyst for Intergovernmental Relations, said that the City Council established the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program in 1980 under Federal regulations. He said that there have been changes in those regulations since that time. The draft administrative order and the resolution included in the agenda packet were previously referred to the Accessibility Committee of the Human Rights Commission. That committee held a public hearing on the issue on April 28. The committee also developed recom- mendations. Some of the recommendations referred to policies regarding gener- al City purchases as opposed to Federally funded projects. Mr. Potter thought it would be appropriate for staff to develop a series of recommendations on those policies. He said that today, the council could discuss the proposed resolution and provide direction concerning any desired amendments. The resolution could then be presented to the council for adoption at a later date. Mr. Potter summarized the resolution, stating that it reaffirms the City's policy that disadvantaged business enterprises have the maximum opportunity to participate in Federally funded City projects. The resolution directs the City Manager to designate a DBE liaison officer, to establish procedures to ensure maximum DBE participation, and to provide for record keeping and appro- priate sanctions for noncompliance. e Mr. Green requested that the resolution include an annual review of the pro- gram. In response to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Potter said that it would take until December to develop a recommendation for a program for non- Federally funded purchases. The council discussed the responsibilities of the DBE liaison. Mr. Robinette emphasized the importance that the council have a full understanding of the cost impacts of any new program. Mr. Gleason ex- plained that the liaison will provide a centralized focal point for project managers with respect to costs. It was agreed that staff would incorporate the council's concerns into the next recommendation it presents. VII. FIRE HAZARDS Mr. Gleason expressed concern about increased fire hazards in the area because of the unusually dry winter. He said that home owners must take precautions to reduce the threat of fire, such as picking up leaves and yard debris. Mr. Gleason added that the current fire safety system is inadequate for potential hazards. He said that while the firefighters are evacuating people, the fire continues to spread. Mr. MacDonald stressed the need to upgrade Station 5 and establish more stringent development standards in the south hills of Eugene. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council 11:30 a.m. May 27, 1992 Page 7