CC Minutes - 03/02/98 Work Session

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City Attorney Glenn Klein explained that some parts of the proposed ordinance were not legally binding but expressed an intent; adoption of the ordinance would not prohibit the board from imposing a penalty. Mr. Laue pointed out that many chemicals on the list can be found in research institutes and the University of Oregon should be included for reporting purposes. IV. WORK SESSION: TOXICS RIGHT TO KNOW FEE AMOUNTS Mr. Potter reviewed the board's recommendation for fees, noting that the figures presented were not yet final and would depend on whether the council adopted the original or a reduced budget. He added that the fees would be payable on May 1, 1998, under Charter Amendment. Mr. Meisner expressed support for the interim per-employee approach and asked staff to explain the two budget levels. Mr. Potter said current information justified a reduction in costs. He noted that the Toxics Board has not discussed or adopted the a budget, but was generally supportive of appropriate cost reductions. In response to a question from Mr. Lee, Mr. Potter said the board vote on the fee structure was 6:0 with one abstention. Mr. Tollenaar ascertained that staff needed direction on the budget to prepare for fee calculations and impose fees by May 1. Mr. Farr questioned the amount allocated for travel by the Deputy Fire Marshal, pointing out that the rate remained unchanged regardless of the FTE (full time equivalency) reduction in the reduced budget. He asked staff to review the transportation budget. Mr. Tollenaar said the method for setting Toxics Board fees by the City Council was time- consuming and inefficient. Mr. Potter reported that public hearings on the both Toxics Program items were scheduled for March 9, with tentative action on fees March 16, followed by action on the ordinance on April 6. MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 2, 1998 Page 4 5:30 p.m.