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e mows on a time schedule rather than on a need base. He asked that staff clarify the issue. D. DeveloDment Services Mr. Gleason prefaced his remarks by saying that this is an attempt to clarify the council's intention and its consequences, not an attempt in anyway to suggest that the strategy cannot be accomplished. Mr. Gleason said the City essentially would not d~ development as it has been traditionally done in the City, and would likely delete that word from the department's title. He said this would include projects outside the renewal district, such as the Lincoln School and Fifth Street. Eliminations in this service area include the following: mall permits for musicians, panhandlers, pushcarts, etc.; staffing for the Downtown Commission; response to inquiries for assistance for such activities as the Federal Courts project and the siting of Lane Transit District's Central Transit Station. This also includes eliminating the Business Assistance Team except for the loan program and infrastructure/siting assistance in response to inquiries. Mr. Gleason said the City would attempt to sell all development sites as soon as possible. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Gleason said that the parking program would have to be reorganized and become an enterprise fund. In response to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Gleason said that urban renewal funds would go out as allocated by the council. e l. BuildinQ Permits/Plan Checkinq Mr. Gleason said this area covers the codes that deal with land use issues. He said staff would redraft a range of ordinances to redirect enforcement to the largest extent possible to the court system. In cases where that is not possible, the City would minimize its involvement or staff would recommend elimination of the regulation altogether. He said the nuisance code is an example of a good candidate for civil code, enforceable through the court system. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Gleason said he will examine the use of an administrative rather than judicial process for the handling of these types of complaints. Mr. Robinette noted that San Francisco uses neighborhood courts that are part of its neighborhood associations. Mr. Gleason made the point that there is much work to do around codes. He said staff would work expeditiously through the council's work plan to get it done. He said he considered his marching orders to be simplicity, minimum involvement from City government, lower profile, less activity politically, less activity in enforcement. Several councilors favored exploring the use of neighborhood mediation services. Mr. Nicholson said an organization called American Arbitration already exists and should be used as a resource. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 31, 1992 Page 5 5:30 p.m.