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Work Session Request Form <br />Emily Semple (from the Sustainability Commission) 9/27/2018 <br />Councilor: Date: <br />WORK SESSION TOPIC <br />Research potential ways to regulate natural gas use in Eugene <br />ISSUES AND QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED <br />Evaluate the authority of the City to include greenhouse gas reduction requirements consistent with <br />the CRO in its renewal of the franchise agreement with Northwest Natural. <br />Include a review of Oregon Revised Section Section 221.420 (Municipal Regulation of Public Utilities) <br />to explore the CityÔs ability to regulate natural gas both inside and outside of a franchise agreement. <br />No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Ordinance Ð Can the City limit new infrastructure as part of an <br />updated franchise agree <br />ment. <br />Answer additional questions from the Sustainability Commission (see pdf). <br />OUTCOMES <br />What authorities/abilities does the City have to regulate natural gas use and to inform Council in <br />their franchise agreement negotiations and Climate Action Plan update? <br />POLL <br />I want to hold a work session to discuss the issue outlined above. <br />Yes NoYesNo <br />Ward 1: Emily Semple Ward 5: Mike Clark <br />Ward 2: Betty Taylor Ward 6: Greg Evans <br />Ward 3: Alan Zelenka Ward 7: Claire Syrett <br />Ward 4: Jennifer Yeh Ward 8: Chris Pryor <br />October 11, 2018 <br />RESPONSE DUE BY: <br />Please indicate your preference for timing of work session <br />Prioritize over other items. <br />Time-sensitive; schedule as soon as possible. <br />Not time-sensitive; schedule when time permits. <br />* ­´ ±¸ ΒΏǾ ΑΏΐΘǾ 7®±ª 3¤²²¨®­ ȟ )³¤¬ ΐ <br /> <br />