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Mr. Drapela stated that this letter from EWES contains different terms from those contained in the information presented at the November 17 meeting. In view of this, he would suggest that this new information be presented to the . Joint Parks Committee and the item be returned to the council in a month with a recommendation. Ms. Smith noted that in view of this new information, it would be inappropriate for the council to act at this time. Mr. Delay asked if there has been miscommunication or if the EWES position had changed. Mr. Drapela stated that it was miscommunication. There are options that need to be explored, as this would be a major decision. Ms. Smith suggested that this could be placed on an agenda as a public hearing in the future. Ms. Schue stated that she had been receiving written materials from the neighborhood and feels it would be good to have a public hearing. Council consensus was to schedule this item for a public hearing on January 26. Ms. Smith stated that she hoped people would understand the reason for the delay. IV. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MANDATORY WEATHERIZATION STANDARDS FOR EXISTING RESIDENCES--INITIAL PRESENTATION (memo, ordinance distributed) Mr. Henry stated that this will be a preliminary presentation and it will be followed by a public hearing on December 22, 1980. He introduced Greg Page, Technology Coordinator, and Jean Reeder, EWEB, to provide additional information. Mr. Page stated that the proposed ordinance represented a great amount of work done by the public and-the EWES staff, and this effort addresses goals of the council. The program originally began on August 8, 1979, when Councilor Schue had asked to have an energy conservation program developed. Keith Parks, General Manager of EWES, was invited to talk with the council at their fall, . 1979, goals session. He had stated that there is a probability of electrical shortages within the next decade, and there is a need for conservation. He does not feel that voluntary efforts are working well enough. However, he informed the council that EWEB lacks police powers. Later, at the goals session, the City Council had voted energy conservation as their number one priority, and the Energy Conservation Policy Board was developed. On this board, the council was represented by Ms. Miller and Mr. Obie, the Planning Commission was repre- sented by Adrienne Lannom and Eleanor Mulder, and Camilla Pratt represented the EWES Board to develop an energy conservation program and bring it back to the council by the end of this year. The Policy Board had begun meeting in the spring of 1980. The energy supply and cost of energy had been discussed and it was determined that energy conservation is the cheapest way to provide additional energy. Also, conservation is the least disruptive to the environment. They examined the potential effects on the community and it was determined that shortages would affect the industrial sector first because of the State's curtailment program. Programs for use of solar energy in new PUD's and subdi- visions were developed. They helped the City and County to develop a small program enabling them to receive grants. Weatherization of existing residences would regulate homes built before July 1, 1984, when the State added insulation to their code and pre-empted local regulations. Staff worked with EWEB, remo- delers, and individual groups such as BEEP and Whiteaker Neighborhood. The information was presented at two public hearings in the spring, and was circu- lated through the neighborhood groups. Good feedback was received. In August, . MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 17, 1980 Page 4