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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1981 Meeting M I NUT E S e Eugene City Council City Council Chamber February 11, 1981 11:30 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Gretchen Miller, Srian Obie, Betty Smith, Mark Lindberg, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Emily Schue, and Cynthia Wooten. Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. Announcements 1. Presentation to City Council by Student Council at Willard Com- munity School Mayor Keller indicated that four students from Willard Community School are present to make a presentation to the council. Ruth Palmer, Room 10, Willard Community School, stated that she is a member of 4It the Student Council. She read a poem to the council. Jennifer Gull stated that they are selling a book of poetry to earn money for after-school activities such as Student Council. She also read a poem. Tim Conway stated that he had started writing poems after their school had had a poet come to their school for three weeks. Sarah Vickland, stated that "Rainbows 81" is the name of the publication they are selling. She noted that the City has helped make their school a community school and they would like for everyone to have one of their books. Copies of "Rainbows 81" were distributed to the Mayor and the council. B. Weatherization Information Councilor Wooten stated that after the hearing on February 9 regarding weatheri- zation, she had some concerns about the vulnerability of the elderly. She would like to see included in the EWEB monthly bills a summary of the ordinance as well as a warning to have EWEB inspect homes for assistance in the determina- tion of what should or should not be done to implement provisions of the ordi- nance, prior to proceeding with weatherization, as well as have warnings regard- ing the possibility of dealing with contractors that are less than scrupulous. Mr. Gleason stated that Greg Page, Technology Coordinator, has contacted EWEB and that this will occur. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 1 e C. Councilor Absence Councilor Haws indicated that he would be out of town February 18 and would not be attending the council meeting. D. BicyclelTraffic Problems Mr. Lindberg stated that he appreciates the efforts put forth by the Eu~ene Register-Guard and Jim Hanks, Traffic Engineer, regarding problems of blke traffic not coming to a full stop at stop signs. There may be no immediate remedy, but he would encourage legislative remedies at the State level. E. Application for Downtown Transit Station and Contra-Flow Lane Councilor Lindberg stated that he had been told that LTD has been denied urban initiative funding for the downtown transit station and contra-flow lane. Mr. Gleason stated that the entire grant-in-aid program is in danger on every front, but that staff will pursue other sources of funding for the contra-flow con- cept. F. Meetings e Mr. Gleason announced the following meetings: a public heari,ng for Community Development allocations will be held February 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the McNutt Room; the Legislative Subcommittee will meet February 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the McNutt Room; the Eugene Economic Improvement Committee will meet at 11:30 on Tuesday in the Mayor's Office; and the Budget Committee will meet at 7:30 in the McNutt Room on February 17. This will be a public hearing for revenue sharing and a regular Budget Committee hearing to work on the subcommittee report for organization. Ms. Wooten expressed concern that the McNutt Room might not contain adequate space for a public hearing. Mr. Gleason responded that the public hearing would be held in the Council Chamber. G. Appointments 1. Council Subcommittee Recommendations to Human Rights Commissions Councilors Gretchen Miller and Brian Obie submitted the following nominations for council consideration for appointment to the Human Rights commissions: Commission on the Rights of Aging: Wickes Seal, 712 East 16th, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Elizabeth Boyington, 1670 Buck, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Sid Thoresen, 350 Pearl, Apt. 1202, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 2 e Commission on the Rights of Handicapped: Commission on the Rights of Minorities: Commission on the Rights of Youth e Commission on the Rights of Women: e MINUTES--Eugene City Council William Killea, 2661 Windsor Circle West, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Sandra Orbell, 5070 Mahalo Drive, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Rose Hesse-Wallace, 2255 Garfield, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Marcine Anderson, 1325 West 15th, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Teresita Brasser, 2970 Norkenzie Road, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Roberto Bardelas, 1500 Crest Drive, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Joseph De La Pena, 1 West 4th, Apt. 43, to com- plete the unexpired term of John Cadena ending 1/1/83 Emilio Hernandez, 1325 West 15th, to complete the unexpired term of Chip Lazenby ending 1/1/82 Leland Cramer, 941 East 22nd, to complete the unexpired term of Michael Muniz ending 1/1/82 Reappoint Jeff Budd, 1043 Jackson, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Spencer Wyant, 2020 East 19th, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Karen Moriguchi, 2292 Jefferson, to a I-year term ending 1/1/82 Harold Hyman, 415 Brae Burn Drive, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Teresita Brasser, 2970 Norkenzie Road, to a 2-year term ending 1/1/83 Terry Haines, 1333 Oakpatch Road, Apt. 119, to a I-year term ending 1/1/82 Reappoint Robin Casey, 450 East 30th, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Appoint Ann Bunnenberg, 121 North Ash, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Appoint Adeline Brunner, 3966 West Amazon Drive, to a 3-year term ending 1/1/84 Appoint Page Phillips, 605 West 28th, to a 2-year term ending 1/1/83 Appoint Kathleen Clark, 342 Palomino, to fill the unexpired term of Monica Kirk Alternates: Terrie Buczek, 1087 East 19th Avenue Linda Grantham, 1075 Lawrence Anet Mconel, 1755 Mistletoe Street Marcia Kraus, 1670 Patterson February 11, 1981 Page 3 e e - Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to appoint the indi- viduals named in the February 4, 1981, memo to the Aging, Handicapped, Minority, and Youth commisions, and to appoint the individuals named in the February 11, 1981, memo to the Women's Commission. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Approval of Council Minutes of December 22, 1980 Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the council minutes of December 22, 1980. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. III. CETA PROGRAM Mr. Gleason stated that a staff presentation would be given on the problems involving the CETA program and the proposed change from a "contract" to "agent" relationship. He introduced Gary Long, Staff Services Director. Mr. Long stated that last Tuesday an opinion from the Attorney General was received and it has been reviewed. City, State, and County governments have a problem regarding Prime Sponsor liability and the constitutionality of our current program. Structural and legal alternatives might be options. The CETA program in Eugene this year represents $4.0 million. It will serve a thousand City residents and the preference is to look for alternatives rather than to stop the program. Stan Long, City Attorney, has suggested modifying the current contract relationship and creating an agent relationship for a period of approx- imately 30-60 days. However, this would create additional tort liability. That seems to be acceptable for a short term. On a long-term basis, the Department of Labor regulations need to be changed, but this will require legislation. Ms. Smith encouraged the council to follow the staff recommendations and follow up with communication with the Congressional delegation. Ms. Wooten stated that Congressman Weaver's office has received inquiries and he also is working on this problem. They will submit a letter signed by the entire delegation to the Department of Labor on the 26th or 27th. Other states are similarly affected, so it should not be too difficult to change the regulations fairly rapidly. Mr. Lindberg agreed that it would be insensitive to drop the program over legal technicalities. He asked for clarification of the agent relationship. The City Attorney, Mr. Long, stated that the change in operation would involve changing the employer1s subcontractor status from individual contractors to agents of the City. The City would take on the liability of the agents and be responsible for their action. This should be done for only a short period. The State Constitution prohibits the kind of business relationship that now exists. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Page 4 February 11, 1981 -- e - Ms. Wooten asked if the County is subject to the same regulations. Stan Long responded that they are. Gary Long responded that the City is working with the County and other agencies to try to find a common solution to the problem throughout the State of Oregon. Mr. Obie noted that the problem revolves around the City's ability to lend its credit. Stan Long stated that if CETA subcon- tractors misuse funds, then the Prime Sponsor is ultimately responSible for the debt. Mr. Obie asked who is the responsible agency. Stan Long responded that the Federal government position is that both are responsible, with the City being ultimately responsible. Mr. Gleason stated that at this point the City is not legally in compliance with the State Constitution. Situations like this are normally handled through Risk Management, but this situation could involve civil matters and affect City Councilors. Mr. Obie asked if the change would mean that contractors would be employees of the City. Gary Long responded that this would be the least difficult change that could be made at this time and is the most manageable option. Current contract employees would not become direct employees of the City under the agent option. Stan Long stated that the principal is responsible for acts of the agent and that is the responsibility the City would take on. That is how the Federal government sees the City now. Mr. Obie asked if this would increase the City's liability. Stan Long responded that the present CETA program is not only illegal, but its further operation exposes the members of the council, the Mayor, and other City officials to claims of personal financial liability. Although this proposed solution increas- es the City's ordinary tort liability, the risks would seem to be manageable for a short period of time. Also, there is no unreasonable risk of personal liability in connection with the proposed changes as short-term measures. Mr. Gleason added that the City would be able, through its Risk Management program, to manage that as an expense of the program and pass it along as administrative cost so that the officials would have indemnification. This would create a very small liability. The situation will have to be monitored. Mr. Obie asked if the City would be picking up other liabilities of the agents. Mr. Long responded that that is correct. Mr. Obie said that it is a major change and not just a mere change in wording. Gary Long stated that it appears this is the only option that is workable and has the fewest encumbrances at practically no cost to the City. There is very stringent liability language within the con- tracts already. Mr. Obie asked if there will be a requirement regarding indemni- fication. Gary Long responded that that is already built into the program but will have to be redone to some degree. Mr. Obie asked how this change reduces the personal liability of the council. Stan Long stated that at present, actions contrary to the State Constitution by a councilor could cause him or her to bear the responSibility for the illegal use of funds. If this program is changed, it will be the City's responsibility, not a personal liability of its elected officials. Mr. Obie asked if this will remove all liability from the council. Stan Long stated that he could not make such a general statement. Mr. Obie asked what would happen in cases of fraud by an agent. Stan Long stated that the City is responsible to the Federal government, but the agent is respon- sible to the City and the Federal government. Mr. Obie asked if that creates MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 5 e e - greater personal liability of the council. Mr. Gleason stated that it does not. The agent approach is not a new method, should there be a challenge of whether the City is an agent or not. A certain amount of liability is carried when a person is elected councilor. However, the question is whether the CETA program in the City of Eugene should be continued. Mr. Obie stated that every year, some groups do not make the cut list and have made allegations. If the council runs into problems of allocated revenues, he would like to know that that liability would not fall back on the council. Mr. Gleason assured him that it would not. It is not enough to say that the City is the agent; it must also be carried out by action. Mr. Obie asked how long the council should endorse the changed process. Mr. Gleason stated that he would recommend that this be looked at as a short-term situation for 30-60 days and he would not recommend it indefinitely. Mr. Obie asked if there is a problem with extending this for 90 days. Mr. Gleason said that the issue is managing the tort liability situa- tion and of making the subcontractors agents. At some point, City staff would need to think about that relationship anyway. One problem now is that there are two titles to the CETA program regarding government or public employment. The other CETA program is employment and training between contractors and private business. If we lose this program, it affects the capacity to offer a quality CETA program. The City is trying to stabilize the program and if it cannot be done, then the City will not want to be involved. Mr. Obie asked if there would be a problem with approving this proposal for 90-120 days. Gary Long stated that the longer it goes, the greater the risk. Mr. Gleason stated that staff recommendation is for a mandatory review by the council in 30 days and if a solution does not appear imminent, to have a cutoff of this portion of the program in 60 days. Mayor Keller stated that if other cities in the state are in a similar situation, this.could likely be the No.1 priority for both the League of Oregon Cities and the National League of Cities. He sugges- ted contacting Steve Bauer of the League of Oregon Cities. Stan Long stated that Mr. Obie had asked about personal claims against the council. The nature of the claim determines whether there is personal liability. If it is a personal action of an illegal act, then the City or a councilor could be responsible. Mr. Gleason noted that the reason this is coming to the council is because of this possibility of increased liability. This is primarily a management problem, but the council must decide if they wish to be in a poten- tial risk environment. Betty Smith stated that because of a high degree of interest in this prob- lem, that she would urge council to have questions referred to Gary Long or to Randy Miller. Ms. Wooten noted support for changing the status of the program for a short time, but does not feel comfortable having the program terminated within 60 days. It is possible that the Department of Labor could hold this up. Many things could occur in that time, even though final resolution may not be reached within the 60-day period. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 6 e e e Mr. Gleason stated that this could become a Pandora's Box at the Federal level. The City will make recommendations, but will want to leave its options open. Gary Long stated that in 60 days, the City wants a solution to be close at hand. The State is also looking at different options and those will be shared with the council. Ms. Wooten stated that every 30 days the council could look at the situation and make a decision rather than have an alternative cut off date. It would be appropriate to send a telegram to the congressional delega- tion while they are in session. Gary Long noted that this contact would be completed promptly. Mr. Haws asked about terminating the program now and reinstating it when the problem is solved. Gary Long stated that this would be very disruptive. Contractor-to-agent status is the only solution at this time to get the City out of its current conflict with the State Constitution. It could mean 4 to 6 months of redoing the program. Mr. Gleason stated that to run a quality program, long-range relationships must be continued, but if these sorts of problems continue, then the City may have to recommend discontinuation. Mr. Haws asked if the City was at fault or if this problem was a result of Federal government actions. Mr. Gleason responded that it was not the City's fault, but the Federal government put the City into the situation of lending its credit, which is in violation of the State Constitu- tion. Mr. Haws said that he is not sure he wants to continue the CETA program. Mr. Gleason noted that he is willing to take that responsibility. Mr. Haws asked if he would assume the financial obligations. Mr. Gleason said that he would, as that is what he gets paid for. Mr. Haws asked him if he was in a financial position where he could cover all of the financial obligation. Mr. Gleason responded that he is not, but he is not sure there will be any finan~ial obligation. The agent relationship keeps one from being obligated if something goes wrong, and there would be no more risk with this than any other council role. His concern is to make sure the council is adequately informed. Mr. Haws asked if future responsibility would be terminated if the program were terminated. Mr. Gleason responded that it would. Ms. Wooten noted that this should not increase the likelihood of claims against the council any more than now exists. She felt the council has a moral responsibility to this program. Mr. Obie indicated agreement with Ms. Wooten, but stated that he is unwilling to extend the liability forever, although he would do this for 60 days. He agrees with the staff recommendation and feels there should be a resolution in 60 days or in the near future at that point. People involved in the program should be aware of the possibility of termination. Ms. Wooten suggested that the motion could be to review and renew the contract every 60 days and she would prefer not to build in a termination date. Mr. Lindberg supported Ms. Wooten's logic. Mr. Long stated that this situation should not be continued as it currently exists, and the question is whether the council is willing to continue the program with the suggested changes for a short time due to the increased risk for the council and the City. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 7 It Ms. Schue said this is a good program and lots of money and energy has been spent to make it successful. She feels the council should act on the City Attorney's advice and she will support the review. Ms. Miller stated that CETA is a good program and is worth some increased risk to the City for a short period of time. Ms. Miller moved to adopt the staff recommendation and proceed with the advice of the City Attorney's Office that staff report back in 30 days on the progress on the necessary changes from the Department of Labor, and that the City should terminate the program in 60 days unless further action is taken by the council to prevent that. Mr. Obie seconded the motion. e Ms. Smith felt the 30-day review was good. Mr. Haws asked if the people who are currently on the program would be eligible for unemployment or welfare if it were discontinued. Gary Long stated that some might qualify for minimal unemployment benefits. Randy Miller, CETA, stated that 30 to 40 percent of the workers have gone off welfare into the program and they would possibly fall back if the program were discontinued. Mr. Haws stated that he needed guidance on how to vote as he does not want to be per- sonally liable during the next 60 days. Mr. Long advised him to vote "no." Mr. Haws indicated support for the program but stated that he would vote "no." Ms. Wooten questioned the need to build in an automatic termination date. Ms. Miller stated that she feels people should have this information for making projections. She would not like to see a sudden termination of the program. There is also the potential of increased tort liability. The attorney has advised to not continue in this fashion for a very long period of time. Ms. Wooten stated that anything could happen and it's possible that this would not be resolved in 60 days. This may need to be resolved by legislation. Mayor Keller noted that there is latitude in the motion and the council could extend its deadline. Mr. Obie stated that he respects Mr. Haw's decision; however, he will vote for the motion because of the 1,000 people involved. If there is no immi- nent answer in 60 days, then he will join Mr. Haws in voting "no." Mr. Lindberg stated that the council has the option to terminate the program in 30 days if need be. Staff must keep the council informed during the process. The council can modify its decision based upon additional information which the staff may present. He would like to see pressure applied so that this problem will not carryon indefinitely. Participants should feel confident that the council will try to seek resolution. He would also be comfortable with a termination date of 90 days and review at 30 and 60 days. Stan Long stated that the City is dealing with unknown risks, but the longer the period of e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 8 e e - exposure, the greater the chance of liability. The exposure time should be kept as short as possible. Ms. Miller noted that she is trying to balance the potential risk and the benefits of the program and that is why she chose the time periods that she did in making her motion. In 30 days the City will know what other jurisdictions will do and this could have some impact on what the City does. Mr. Hamel indicated agreement with the motion as made, but noted that if at the end of 60 days the s ituat ion had not changed, he woul d vote "no" as well. Ms. Wooten asked if the program could be handled by the County again if it were necessary to terminate sponsorship. Ms. Miller stated that it could if they would be willing to accept the responsibility. Mayor Keller noted that he would encourage Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer to join with the City in a solution. Stan Long stated that he is working on the necessary changes and the State will probably take the lead role to have the Department of Labor alleviate the problem. A procedure exists to do this. Ms. Wooten stated that Ray Thorne is presenting proposed language changes to the Legislature through Mr. Frohnmayer at this time. Mayor Keller indicated appreciation for Mr. Gleason's bringing this to the attention of the council. Roll call vote; motion carried 7:1 with Councilor Haws voting "no." Mr. Haws stated that although he supports the CETA program, his vote was for immediate termination of the program because of increased liability. IV. RESOLUTION CREATING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TASK FORCE (memo, resolution distributed) Res. No. 3471--A resolution creating an Affirmative Action Task Force. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. V. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason stated that this resolution is to authorize staff to seek funding for transportation system management. He indicated that Elaine Stewart, Para- transit Coordinator, was available to answer questions. Res. No. 3472--A resolution authorizing execution of a joint letter of interest for a Comprehensive Transit Systems Management Assistance Program. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 9 . Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION FOR EXPENDITURE OF CARPOOL PROJECT FUNDS (memo, resolution distributed) VI. Mr. Gleason stated that Elaine Stewart, Paratransit Coordinator, was available to answer questions. He also noted that in the February 4, 1981, memo from Don Allen, the figures were incorrect. They should have been an expenditure of $64,000 of Federal money and $8,000 of matching funds from the City of Eugene for continuation of the carpool project through November 30, 1981. This resolution is necessary to be able to expend the funds. Res. No. 3473--A resolution authorizing execution of Contract No. 7435, the State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, con- cerning an Urban System Carpool Project Agreement. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. VII. NEIGHBORHOOD CONTRACTS PROPOSAL--RESPONSE TO COUNCIL INQUIRIES (memo and additional information distributed) e Mr. Gleason stated that this item is for the council's information. Mr. Obie stated a concern that the City should be careful about the matching moneys as there should be a public benefit to publicly owned land. He does not feel moneys should be granted to fix up businesses such as the 5th Street Market. He thinks the benefit should be for public property, not private land. Ms. Miller stated that this could go to private, non-profit community service organizations. Private buildings were discussed by the Community Development Committee, and it was noted that other money is available there for rehabilita- tion. Mr. Lindberg agreed that there should be a public benefit. If a neigh- borhood organization is to be the sole initiator so the request had to go through the group, it would assist in defining which are eligible projects. If the neighborhood group felt the funds should be used to improve private land, then that would be agreeable. He indicated agreement with Mr. Obie. Ms. Schue stated that if the neighborhood groups were involved it would be good, but in some areas they are not very active. Room should be left for groups of private citizens to apply. Ms. Wooten stated that the memo indicates this is going into the Tier 2 portion of the budget and she thinks perhaps the Budget Committee should decide that. Chris Hofmann, HCC, stated that this will have to go through the City Manager's Office budget process. Mr. Gleason noted that that is the previous direction from the council. However, the Budget Committee could change whether it is actually placed in Tier 2. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 10 e Mr. Lindberg agreed that other groups that are not involved with neighborhood groups should be allowed to apply. The SNAP program, sponsored by the Mott Foundation, encourages neighborhood organizations to reach out further and stimulate neighborhood action. Some groups are very weak and perhaps this will strengthen them. Ms. Miller indicated that she feels it is appropriate to encourage proposals such as these to go through neighborhood groups but this adds another layer of bureaucracy so she would not want that to be the only avenue. VIII. UPDATE ON SCHOOL CLOSURE ISSUE--INFORMATIONAL (memo and background information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Jim Farah, Planning. e Mr. Farah stated that the background information was provided to the council in their packets. The Planning Department will provide a liaison to the 4-J Task Force to help them along with L-COG to provide data. He and Gary Chenkin will be working with the task force. The task force met February 9, 1981. Their charges are to recommend a list of schools to be closed, to determine ways in which they could save $50,000 to $125,000 per school year, to determine how they can have a minimum of 250 students per school, and to recommend alternative uses of the buildings. The task force should have their recommendations com- pleted by May 29, 1981, and their next meeting will be held February 16, 1981. This is a normal process of community growth. He will report back periodically. Ms. Wooten stated that the City should be more assertive instead of waiting until an opinion is requested. She asked that a City position come from the specific neighborhoods where specific school closures could occur. She asked how the procedure will work. Mr. Farah responded that they would like to start with the Metrq Plan and help the task force understand land-use allocations. The task force is aware of community goals and policies and those issues can surface through the task force. The council can then step forward to make other comments. Ms. Wooten asked if after the task force makes a determination, but before the school board makes a determination, would be an appropriate time. Mr. Gleason responded that it would, but that Planning staff will not be passive participants in the meantime. Superintendent Dorland had stated that they are interested in the council's viewpoint. They would appreciate assis- tance. Then as the process unfolds, the City can determine a response, but the City will need to let this process evolve. Mr. Lindberg asked if there had been discussion on the relationship between closing schools and the community schools program. Jim Farah responded that the task force has not discussed that yet. Mr. Gleason responded that he, Super- intendent Dorland, Dave Whitlow, and Ernie Drapela, have discussed this, but - MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 11 ~e no strategy has been devised yet. Mr. Lindberg noted that the council has a special interest in community schools. Mr. Gleason noted that the City funds $80,000 for community schools and the school district funds $250,000. Mr. Lindberg stated that he would like to see community schools maintained if at all possible, even if schools are closed. Ms. Wooten stated that the Com- munity Schools Coordinating Committee has begun discussions. Without a school program, it becomes a community center, not a community school. IX. LANE COUNTY'S LCDC COMPLIANCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT--INFORMATIONAL (background information distributed) e Mr. Gleason introduced John Porter, Planning. Mr. Porter stated that the County plan is not adequate to meet LCDC goals and guidelines. A summary was sent out from the LCDC staff and there are serious deficiencies. The City will help them work this out. The City is a party in the industrial triangle area and will be available to answer questions. Mr. Gleason and Steve Burkett, Springfield City Manager, met with the LCDC director yesterday to talk about the acknowledgment process of the Metro Plan. The City's plan is not scheduled to be considered for compliance until June. We are asking them to speed up the process or at least give staff comments. The plan was submitted to them in July 1980. Several issues will be discussed at the County's acknowledgment hearing. There are five major issues: Mahlon Sweet Airport, River RoadlSanta Clara urbanization, appropriate jurisdiction of public facilities and services, agricultural lands, and industrial lands. The City is hoping that LCDC actions will help the City work with the County on land use issues. Transportation, industrial development, and other strategies are needed. Mr. Lindberg asked what role the City will play to help the County. Mr. Porter responded that they will help in the data-gathering process. They are trying to develop a better inventory of the land. There are eight goals. The City staff is working through L-COG and they are also working on the subdivisions within the urban growth boundary. Ms. Schue asked how long it will take for the County to get its work done. Mr. Porter responded it would take from one to three years. Citizens must be involved in many of the policy decisions. Stan Long stated that that is in litigation. The LUBA Board found goal violations in the industrial triangle. The siting of industrial lands was determined and the County has to go for oral argument which will be tomorrow. He urged the council to attend if possible. Mayor Keller stated that Ms. Miller would be attending and anyone else wishing to go could contact Stan Long. Mr. Lindberg asked what impact Junction City's proposal for a service dis- trict in the industrial triangle would have. Stan Long stated they had made this decision before reading the LUBA decision. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 12 e e e ~, Mayor Keller stated that an alternate was needed to the Legislative Task Force. Ms. Smith noted that they meet on Thursday's from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and if someone could be on call it would be appreciated. Mr. Hamel volunteered to serve as alternate. The meeting was adjourned to February 18, 1981. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ MiCheal~~~ City Manager (Recorded by Lynda Nelson) MDG:LN:sba/CM23b1 ~ '~'.,- MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1981 Page 13