Item 5: Ordinance Amending the Metro Plan Boundary (Springfield Side)

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4. Comprehensive approach to changing Metro Plan: Approval of this amendment would result in unequal decision making on one side of I -5 as compared to the other. Testimony from the public suggested that a comprehensive approach to changing the Metro Plan - after both cities have established separate urban growth boundaries - is preferable to the proposed two -phase approach. On the other hand, the cities are pursuing the establishment of separate urban growth boundaries in very different manners, and with separate community visions, values and relationships. Approval of this amendment would allow the City of Springfield to pursue the city's vision consistent with its values, and re- define its relationship with Lane County. S. Intergovernmental relationships /partnerships: This is the issue of how the jurisdictions work together over time and the relationships that are built and maintained. While approval would change the regulatory structure for decision making in this area, it also has the potential to improve and strengthen relationships with regional partners. The Lane County Board of Commissioners has tentatively approved the proposal, and is scheduled to take final action on June 4, 2013, after both cities have taken action. All three jurisdictions must approve the same Metro Plan boundary location, including substantively identical ordinances for the proposal to take effect. RELATED CITY POLICIES Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may consider the following options: 1. Approve the ordinance 2. Approve the ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council (Note: All three jurisdictions must adopt substantively identical ordinances for the proposal to take effect. Any substantive changes to the ordinance by the Eugene City Council will require new action by the Springfield City Council.) 3. Deny the ordinance CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council approve the proposed ordinance contained in Attachment A. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to approve Council Bill 5067, an ordinance amending the Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan). S:ACMO \2013 Council Agendas \Ml30528 \Sl3O5285.doc