Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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Joint Elected Officials Meeting Minutes September 15, 2008 Page 10 Councilor Pishioneri said it made sense to collaboratively accept the plan, but he felt Springfield staff automatically gave Council updates on issues as they arose. Each jurisdiction could follow their own policies on the reporting issue. Commissioner Fleenor said Lane County needed to vote or remove the motion regarding annual check-ins. COMMISSIONER GREEN WITHDREW HIS MOTION AND COMMISSIONER STEWART WITHDREW HIS SECOND ON THE ORIGINAL LANE COUNTY MOTION. ON BEHALF OF THE LANE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSIONER GREEN MOVED, AND COMMISSIONER STEWART SECONDED, TO APPROVE THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION WORK PLAN AND FORWARD IT TO THE LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ALL THREE JURISDICTIONS. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ON BEHALF OF THE LANE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, COMMISSIONER DWYER MOVED THAT STAFF GIVE THE COMMISSION A ONE YEAR CHECK-IN ON THE PLAN. COMMISSIONER SORENSON SECONDED, AND ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE IN ABOUT A MONTH, ON THE RURAL RESERVE PROGRAM. Ms. Barry noted that she would not be the staff person on the Rural Reserve issue. It was noted that Mr. Spartz, would coordinate with the appropriate staff. She asked about regular check-ins with the joint elected officials and if that would be sufficient. Commissioner Fleenor said he wanted a comprehensive view once a year versus point by point. Commissioner Stewart noted that this motion was for Lane County Board of Commissioners only. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. Mayor Leiken thanked the staff from the LCDC for being in the audience today. He said it was key to communicate with staff as we moved forward. Mayor Piercy asked the Eugene City Manager to provide an update on the fires in west Eugene and expressed appreciation for the partnership effort to put out those fires. Mr. Ruiz said there was a significant wildland fire in west Eugene over the weekend. He thanked all the jurisdictions for their help. They were able to control the fires, which could have been significant fires that were threatening structures. It was a good example of regional cooperation.