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0308 e 8/25/69 . - -- +- .. Mr. Tony Kalez, 260 Cherry Drive, asked whether campers and trailers were to be included in t~is I Ordinance. The ordinance was read, and Mrs. Hayward explained that citizens in the community who were concerned about parking of trucks in residential areas had urged adoption of this ordinance. She explained that campers and trailers are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed ordinance applies to trucks over 6000 pounds. The Planning Director explained that parking is prohibited in front yard? for any period over 48 hours. Mr. Kalez was concerned about the economic hardship on small business operators. Mr. Austin petersen,2228 Olive, owner of Austin Pl~mbing, objected to the wording of the ordinance, s?~ing he had two identical looking trucks, but one weighed twice as much as the other. He felt weight was not a proper criteria. The City Attorney'explained that the intent was to use state law criteria as definition of a truck. Mr. Peterson explained he does business from his home, and one truck is outfitted to care for emergency calls. Councilman Wingard suggested a variance, procedure to be used in conjunction with the law. The Attorney said it would be better tOl'ewrite the .law, ~and to relax requirements as to size and weight. I Mrs. Beal moved seco~ded by Mr. Teague 'to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney for amendment e as suggested at this he aring. Mr. Wingard suggested that single axles could be used as definition of allowable trucks. Attorney said criteria would be studied. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. ;;a I 6. Air Pollution - Mayor Anderson asked to interrupt the meeting to read an AP release just received from Governor McCall. The Governor has ordered the State Environmental Quality Commission to meet in Eugene tonight and act on field burning problem to rectify the field burning situation, which is untenable both for citizens of the Willamette Valley 'and the Agricultural Industry. All burning was banned until after the Commission meeting. The Commission has authority to prevent air pollution in the valley, and has been asked to ban all field burning for seven days, except burning with propane gas, when combustion is complete. He recommended the Commission review and strengthen burning schedules to prevent future burning in the area, and called on all law officers to cooperate with the Commission to carry out the Governor" s orders. I The Mayor commented that this was certainly a step in the right direction, and appreciation should be expressed to the Governor for his willingness to assist the City, and to the people in the community, whose support accomplished this. The Mayor requested the Council to attend the Environmental Quality Commission meeting. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to receive and file Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7. Administrative Decisions re: Traffic Control - An brdinance was previously distribut~d which would increase tqe duties of the City Manager regarding traffic control, in an effort to relieve the Council of making decisions on minor traffic control matters. Mayor I Anderson said he strongly supported this ordinance, and felt it was a significant step , toward better administration, and would lessen the work of the Council. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to support the Traffic Administration Ordinance. Motion carried. I Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 8. ' Issuance of Parking Citations - This Ordinance would allow issuance of parking citations - without requiring a formal complaint by: the issuer. The City'Attorney said this is presently covered by State law, but it is appropriate for the City to have an ordinance with the same provision. u I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the ordinance on issuance of parking citations. Motion carried. 9. Curb Cut Request, 245 Jackson Street - Shell Oil Company has requested an oversize curb I I cut to permit entry of large trucks to their property. The staff recommends approval. II Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the curb cut requested. Motion I carried. Mr.. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve Items 8 and 9 of the Committee report. Motion carried. I II I II 10. Skinners Butte Park Boat Landing -,A letter was read from Mr. Robert C. Mention, president Ii / of Lane County Willamette River Greenway Association, requesting construction of a boat landing site in the vicinity of the boat storage area near the west end of Skinner's Butte II Park. The Director of Parks reported that this had l?een planned for the future, but no money has been budgeted for the project. Grading and cleaning may present a temporary I solution, but no permanent installation is anticipated at this time. In answer to Councilwoman Hayward, the Manager said there is no boat landing on the river except in Springfield. The City Attorney suggested construction of two or three dams in e tryg river beyond the park, ,for a recreation area. No action taken. c 8/25/69 - 3 ~.1