CC Minutes - 10/22/01 Work Session

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the target to 25 percent. Mr. Penwell clarified that staff addressed the target on a project-by- project basis and tried to exceed the code requirements. In some cases it was not feasible to attempt to achieve a particular percentage target. Ms. Bettman asked if the energy savings from retrofit projects supported new retrofits and new equipment, or if it was directed back into the General Fund. Mr. Svendsen said that staff had not yet addressed that issue. The cost recovery would be realized at the department budget level in the amounts they pay in future facilities rates once the existing energy conservation loan was repaid. Mr. Johnson anticipated that it would be some time before the City realized additional savings because of the recent electricity rate increase. Ms. Bettman flagged the issue for discussion during the next budget process. Mr. Farr said that there were two issues for him: the City's responsibility to lead and the cost savings realized by proactive energy management. He said that the new Fern Ridge Bicycle Path was very brightly lighted and he questioned if the path needed to be so well-lit. Mr. Johnson said that it was a security issue, based on the fact there were few structures nearby. Mr. Farr suggested that every other light could be turned off to save energy. Mr. Svendsen said that staff would discuss the issue with Public Works staff. Conformity of lighting on the path was an issue. Ms. Taylor commended staff for the work it had done. Mayor Torrey agreed. Mr. Pap8 suggested that people, departments, or buildings could be recognized for their energy savings. Mr. Svendsen said that staff was working on an approach that recognized the differing nature of facilities employees worked in, yet still recognized their efforts. D.Action: Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to reappoint Norma Dominguez to Position 1 on the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2001, and ending October 31, 2004. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to reappoint Marcy Middleton to Position 3 on the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2001, and ending October 31, 2004. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to reappoint Bahati Ansari to Position 4 on the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2001, and ending October 31, 2004. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to appoint Melissa Mona to Position 2 on the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2001, and ending October 31, 2004. Mr. Meisner explained that he wished to postpone the appointment to give a candidate who had received enough votes for an interview but who had been unable to attend the interviews on the date scheduled an opportunity to be interviewed. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 22, 2001 Page 10 Work Session