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neighborhoods around the University of Oregon were some of the most intelligent. He recommended reading a book called Who’s Afraid of Nike Town. He also recommended reading a book called Radical Evolution. He noted that the latter was about how nanotechnology would enhance human capabilities. Mayor Piercy closed the public forum and invited comments and questions from councilors. Councilor Poling stated that he served as the council’s representative on the EmX Steering Committee and had served in that capacity for five years. He also participated in a Coburg Road stakeholders group. He said as a result of the stakeholder involvement, the Coburg Road corridor project was shelved. He stated that the group could not come up with a design that met the neighborhood’s concerns, the council’s concerns, and LTD’s concerns. He underscored that there was public involvement in the process. He understood that at this point LTD did not have funding for a study of the corridor 3RT members discussed in their testimony. He noted that he had recommended that the potential corridor be referred to as the West th Eugene Corridor, given that it was not strictly affixed to West 11 Avenue. He added that the purpose of the EmX was not just to reduce trip time, it was also to increase ridership and reduce vehicle miles. Referencing bicycles and wheelchairs, Councilor Poling said the conflicts between the two were not like they were in the past. He believed the time for getting on the bus would be shorter. He reiterated that the stakeholder group was open and encouraged the 3RT group to remain in contact with LTD and to participate in the group. He pointed out that citizen input would ultimately help to design the next route. Councilor Clark thanked the members of the 3RT group for their testimony. With regard to Mr. Handy’s testimony, he recalled that then-Assistant City Manager Jim Carlson spoke at the last Santa Clara Community Organization meeting. He further related that County Commissioner Bill Fleenor stood up and declared that the people in the City of Eugene were good people who were trying to do their job. He stated that the real issue with annexation was that City staff was trying to do its job and follow the Metro Plan and the law, and the real issue citizens had was the Metro Plan. He related that Mr. Fleenor had suggested that the Metro Plan be reviewed, and that Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken made the same suggestion in his State of the City address. He encouraged people in the River Road Community Organization to provide input on whether they agreed that the Metro Plan should be reviewed. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - November 13, 2006, City Council Meeting - November 27, 2006, City Council Meeting - December 11, 2006, Work Session - December 12, 2006, Joint Elected Officials’ Meeting B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda C. Adoption of Resolution 4901 Calling for a Public Hearing to Consider Proposed With- drawal of Territories from the River Road Water District and River Road Park and Rec- reation District and from the Santa Clara Water District D. Appointment to Eugene Toxics Board E. Appointment to Lane Workforce Partnership Board F. Appointment to Police Commission G. Adoption of Resolution 4902 Approving a Multiple-Unit Property Tax Exemption for th Residential Property Located at 631 East 14 Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (FIND, LLC) H. Adoption of River Road Community Organization Charter Amendments MINUTES—Eugene City Council January 22, 2007 Page 3 Regular Meeting