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. Res. No. 4353--A resolution approving and adopting the Eugene- Springfield Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy 1993 Annual Plan for submission to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Green, to adopt the resolution. Ms. Bascom expressed appreciation for John Vanlandingham, member of the Housing Policy Board. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Weinman explained that the two versions of fair housing strategies were drafted by staff in conjunction with Richard Guske. Ms. Bascom expressed support for Version A, the original version. Responding to a related question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Weinman explained that both versions are satisfactory to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that the adoption of differing versions between Eugene and Springfield would not jeopardize the consortium between the two cities and HUD. He further explained that Version A of the Fair Housing Section is included in the motion, but Version B could be substituted. Mr. MacDonald expressed disagreement with the CHAS' predominant emphasis on permanent low-income housing relative to emergency shelter for the homeless, feeling that a greater balance was needed in light of the demand for enhanced shelter for the homeless. . Mr. Rutan said he has received correspondence and direct contact in relation to the low-income housing project called Orchards. In response to a Question from Mr. Rutan about the next opportunity for the public to comment on this project, Mr. Weinman said a public hearing will be held in early 1993 for a conditional use permit related to that project. Mr. Rutan reiterated that there has been significant public concern expressed to him related to that project. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Weinman explained that Version A was presented to the Housing Policy Board at the public hearing and that, in response to public testimony, the board asked Richard Guske to work with staff to draft another version that would be presented to the City Council as an alternative. In response to Mr. MacDonald's concern, Mr. Vanlandingham explained that the board concluded that the capital and operational costs of emergency shelter ;s very expensive and agreed not to allocate capital funding for additional emergency shelter when the operational costs of existing shelters are not being fully funded. Roll call vote; the motion passed 6:2, with councilors MacDonald and Nicholson voting nay. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 7, 1992 Page 7 7:30 p.m.