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e e e P. ESATS Ai ternatives Modal Spllt. - Mayor Anderson -reported on a meeting he attended with Mayor Freeman of Springfield, County Comrndssioner Wood, and City Manager Henry, with staff members from other jurisdictions and LCOG. The purpose of the meeting, he said, was to discuss the possibility of consensus on ESATS al ternati ves, noting that Eugene had chosen 15% mass transit and 5% each bike, pedestrian and paratransit; Springfield had decided there should be no change; and the County indicated preference for 10/15% mass transit with 10% overall reduction, a county planning commission recommendation (yet to be formally acted upon by the Corrunissioners). Mayor Anderson said that,as a result of the meeting, Mayor Freeman indicated there was possibility the Springfield council would go along with the 10% mass transit commitment, keeping in mind that the same percentage would not necessarily prevail throughout the enti.re region. If the Springfield council does go along with that choice, he said; and the County affirms its planning cOmnUssion's recommendation, it appears Eugene could maintain the 15% mass transit split. - Mayor Anderson asked that the issue be placed on the next committee agenda for Council discussion, saying there were some things the Council should be aware of so far as any possible changes in Eugene's position. Some proposals may be forthcoming, he said,. which would have to be decided in Eugene in view of the 15% mass transit choice made here. He felt it not illogical to maintain that split although it might require some "loading up" of Eugene. There could be some shifting of mass transit loads, he said, such as perhaps the south Eugene area going to a 50% mass transit use into the downtown area. In any event, he said, it now appears a meeting of the minds is within the realm of possibility so that work could proceed on the master transportation plan. Manager added that there would be oonsiderable variation from the 15%, both above and below, resulting in an average of 10% for the entire region. He said Eugene would average about 11%, Springfield 7%, according to the LCOG staff. Additional details are to be made available by LCOG. staff next week, he said. -..-I Councilman Bradley asked if Springfield had indicated any change in position on trip reduction. Mayor Anderson answered that there was none, only on the percentage of modal split. Conun 1/21/76 Affirm It was understood the issue would be an item for discussion at the January 28 committee meeti1l.g. . .-.. - -.-.---.. ---.0- ___ Q. Neighborhood Organization Policy Review - Appointment of a committee to review neighborhood organization policy was announced: Liz Heath, Willakenzie Neighborhood Association; Thom Chambliss, West University Neighborhood; and Gary Bond, Active Bethel Citizens - all chosen by neighborhood group leaders. Also, COtu:lcil members Williams and Hurray, and Planning Commissioner Ken Reeder. Manager said meetings would start probably by the end of January and that staff is preparing a series of questions and topics for consideration. Comm 1/21/76 Affirm R. Zoning/1990 Plan Conflicts - Councilman Murray asked whether discussion now . Comm scheduled for January 28 corrunittee on this subject would deal wi th the issue 1/21/76 of r-:hether C-l or C-2 would constitute neighborhood commercial use, d.r whether .A.ffinn thez:e would be specific geographical examples of this type of conflict. Jim Saul, planner, said the broader issue would be discussed, that there are about.....-- 24 areas in the city zoned in apparent conflict with the Plan. o . 5/ 1/26/76 - 2S