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Action: An Ordinance Concerning Solid Fuel Space Heating Devices, and Amending
Section 6.250 of the Eugene Code, 1971
Meeting Date: November 26, 2007 Agenda Item Number: 4
Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is action to adopt a proposed ordinance to revise the Eugene Code to comply with new federal
guidelines for air quality. The original request for this compliance comes from the Lane Regional Air
Protection Agency, (LRAPA).
BACKGROUND
At the City Council work session of October 8, 2007, Councilor Taylor, the City’s elected official on the
LRAPA Board, delivered a written request from LRAPA requesting the City of Eugene to amend its
code to comply with new air quality standards. These changes are recommended as a result of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revision to air quality standards.
On November 1, 2007, in the weekly informational packets provided to each member of the City
Council, a memorandum and background materials offering more detail on the requested revisions to the
Eugene Code were provided. That memorandum was provided in lieu of a council work session as the
proposed ordinance represents a fairly simple change to the Eugene Code.
A public hearing was held on the proposed ordinance on November 19, 2007. No one testified at the
public hearing.
This section of the code was last amended in 2002, to lower the acceptable particulate matter based upon
the actions of the EPA. A copy of that ordinance is also attached.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
This is related to the City Council goal on sustainable development: A community that meets its present
environmental, economic, and social needs without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The council can adopt the proposed ordinance; suggest amendments to the ordinance or reject the
ordinance.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends adoption of this ordinance.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt an ordinance concerning solid fuel space heating devices, and amending Section 6.250 of
the Eugene Code, 1971.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Proposed Ordinance
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Mary Walston
Telephone: 682-5406
Staff E-Mail: Mary.F.Walston@ci.eugene.or.us
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