CC Minutes - 10/21/98 Work Session

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E. Federal Planning Money Ms. Nathanson said that now that federal planning money was available for the new Amtrak station and the new federal courthouse, it was not too soon to begin the process of planning for the north side of town. She called it a great opportunity for doing some "macro planning" in land use and transportation using an intergovernmental approach. Ms. Nathanson said she would work with staff on developing a report to council. Mr. Meisner asked to be involved in that process as well. F. River Road/Santa Clara Mr. Tollenaar said that the number of noncontiguous annexations in the River Road/Santa Clara area has begun to cause confusion and service problems. He indicated that representation was also a problem. He reported on a meeting with Mr. Meisner and Lane County Board Commissioner Bobby Green last evening and said the group agreed on two things: 1) there should be a joint City/County staff analysis and report on the service problems; and 2) there should be follow-up meetings with the jurisdictions and residents of the area to focus on service problems. Mr. Tollenaar said the group also agreed that there should be a staff report soon on the history and status of urban transition for perusal by the Joint Elected Officials. At Mr. Tollenaar's invitation, Mr. Green added that the service problem issue for the area has been raised for many years and the residents of the area have felt under represented. He said he believed the two jurisdictions should join in policy discussions and decide how best to serve that area. Mr. Green agreed with Mr. Tollenaar that it would benefit all to have the broad discussion on urban transition. He said he represented the County board in supporting the requests for analysis of the service problems and follow-up meetings to address those problems. Mayor Torrey asked City Manager Jim Johnson to meet with County Administrator Bill Van Vactor to devise a process for addressing the issue. G. Homeless Camping Mr. Lee said he was pleased at the smooth transition of industrial street homeless campers to other areas. Mr. Johnson credited St. Vincent de Paul's "Mac" McFadden who was assisted by other nonprofits and the City to find other places for homeless campers. Mr. Farr echoed praise for City staff, particularly Richie Weinman, and St. Vincent de Paul, calling it a tremendous team effort. H. Halloween Recalling last year's Halloween "riots" in the University of Oregon neighborhood, Mr. Lee said he had been meeting with University of Oregon administrators to design alternative activities for students this year. I. Airport Ceremony MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 21, 1998 Page 2 11:30 a.m.