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,~,~ 479 ..."., I' 12/23/68 - - -- ---- I d. Annexation of area on south side Cal Young Road east of Norkenzie Road, Century . Homes - The ~lanning Commission recommended approval of the annexation subject to conditions of the Oakway Planned Unit Development. In its recommendation the Planning Commission asked that the final reading of the annexation ordinance be delayed until final Planning Commission approval of Phase I of the Development. The Planning Director pointed out Phase I on a map and explained procedure for development and annexation of the entire area. In answer to questioning from Councilman Purdy, the Planning Director said an additional 20 feet of right-of-way for Oakway Road is required as a condition of approval of the development. He said the developers would be required to pay for improvement of Oakway Road as well as Cal Young Road and that that requirement could be part of the conditions for the planned unit development approval. He said the extension of Norkenzie Road has not yet been resolved but that it will be prior to the phase of development where it is concerned. ,.. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the annexation as recommended . and call a public hearing. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 2d of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 e. Renewal Plan, Central Eugene Pm iect - The Planning Commission recommended ap- proval of the Central Eugene Project Renewal Plan as prepared by the Eugene . Renewa 1 Agency. It was understood action on the Plan would be taken at the Council meeting on December 19, 1968. .' No action was taken (see Council minutes December 19, 1968). 3 3. Planning Commission Report - December 16, 1968 a. Joint Housing Committee Report - The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Joint Housing Committee report dated December 16, 1968 in its entirety. The Joint Housing Committee requested Council action supporting proposals for State legis la tion (1) to amend the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Act to allow an annual gross family income not exceeding $3500 and to provide for disabled persons under 65 years of age to obtain relief under that Act; (2) to enact a law requir- ing all State agencies, cities, and counties to give relocation assistance and make relocation payments to persons displaced by public projects; (3) to enact a law requiring State agencies to comply with local codes; and (4) to amend State .. law to enable cities to co-operate with non-profit or limited-dividend corpora- tions as they are allowed to co-operate with Housing Authorities. Mrs. Niven explained the type of assistance which is intended under the proposed legislation requiring assistance from local public agencies. There was general discussion with regard to paying costs of such a program, and whether such legislation would be contrary to the traditional system of home rule. It was agreed the Housing Committee is asking approval of the general concept of the proposed legislation and that specifics as to costs, type of legislation, whether it can be accomplished, etc., would be brought back at a later date. - Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to support the proposal for State legislation which would increase exemption under the Homestead Property Tax Exemption Act to $3,500.00. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the proposal for State legislation which would require all State agencies, counties, cities, and public corporations to give relocation assistance and make relocation payments to persons displaced it by public projects be referred to the staff for information with regard to effect such legislation would have on the city of Eugene. Motion carried. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to support proposed State legislation which would require State agencies to comply with local codes. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to support State legislation which would enable cities to co-operate with non-pr-6fit or limited-dividend corporations as they no co-operate with Housing Authorities. Motion carried. The Joint Housing Committee also requested the City to provide for a Housing Expediter to co-ordinate howing activities in the City for low- and moderate- income persons, his responsibilities to include collecting and making available specific information on supply and demand of housing, to offer guidance on avail- . able Federal housing programs, and to undertake a permanent housing inventory. ~~ Considerable discussion followed with regard to whether this should be a City or County function, funds to cover the cost, inclusion in an existing City depart- , men t , etc. The City Manager said between now and July 1 it is estimated about $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 would be necessary to provide for a position of Housing Expediter. He said the responsibilities could not be added effectively to those of the existing staff, that clerical work could be shared with existing employes, and that funds could be worked into the present budget without overexpenditure. It was the consensus that need for the proposed position would warrant."creating it within the present organization but that future operation should be negotiated with the County so that a larger area would be servea. . .~ 12/23/68 - 2 .....