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,..... 1 303 e 10/26/70 "".-- - ~-~ I' ,I I' !I was ,baci.~""ln:::;need of sewer service. I II I : Councilwoma? Hayward said she had great sympathy for those having a difficult time making finances stretch, but she explained that the Council had no alternative but to make this charge. They had tried to soften the blow by allowing the payments to be made over a two-year period. :' Mayor Anderson said he assumed the request for waiver would not be acknowledged at this time, since there had been no Council motion. He commented that, in the long run, the residents of this area would have a very fine neighborhood. ! II. Legislation, Housing Committee Recommendation (Minutes of meeting of October 14, 1970 ) City Manager outlined action taken by the Legislative Commit~ee of the League at a recent meeting. He asked for Council feeling on a number of items discussed so that he could sub- mit proposals for a future meeting. He discussed in detail a proposed joint financing program which would levy a supplement to the state income tax to be distributed to cities and counties. An increase in in gasoline tax and license fee, as well as a cigarette tax increase, have been proposed to provide some new revenue for local govern- e ments and to attempt to find a solution to property tax problems~ The committee discussed the possibility of requesting a constitutional amendment which would tie the 6% limitation to the tax rate instead of the dollars levied. They will continue to work on annexation legislation. " With regard to personnel, the Manager and Personnel Director had prepared a draft to I improve the wording in the proposed Oregon Municipal Policy. The Council will further discuss proposed legislation at its next Commitee of the Whole meeting. .(Minutes of meeting of October 21, 1970) - City Manager read a memorandum from the National League of Cities regarding amendments to their by-laws, and requesting a vote from the City Council prior to November 18, 1970. There will be additbnal in- formation regarding this, at which time the Council may determine its stand. City Manager reported that the Joint Housing Committee had, at the Council's dir- ective, discussed legislation to relieve the effect on low income prop~rty owners of improvements to maintain city standards, and a possible relief or delay in taxing for these improvements. Some suggested legislation has been received from Mrs. Niven, chairman of the Joint Housing Committee. The Planning Commission took a position opposing Ballot Measure #11, which is the measure requl1il?ing a vote of the people in an area before any zoning proceeds. The Council has been requested to con- sider similar action. Mrs. Niven outlined the recommendation of the Joint Housing Committee which would provide for state codes, based on nationally recognized standards. They are asking for legislation to deal with uniform codes. The Housing Committee has advocated creation of a state revolving fund to provide temporary emergency I financing to provide housing for needy families. , I The Housing Committee has requested that the Council support legislation to provide relief from taxes on residential improvements which are primarily for maintenance and repair. The Joint Housing Committee recommends support of legislation to implement a state housing policy to establish a revolving loan fund, and to create a' division of housing in the department of human resources which would coordinate and render technical assistance to cities and counties on housing e and low income family issues. A second recommendation proposes property tax deferment on improvements required to meet code standards. There was discussion regarding what would be allowed under legislation to provide relief from property taxes. There was some confusion what would be allowed for owner occupied multiple family dwellings. Mrs. Niven clarified this, and that the relief, once allowed, would remain with the dwelling if it was sold. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to make recommendations to the League of Oregon Cities, as outlined by the Joint Housing Committee. Motion carried. Mrs. Niven explained Ballot No. 11 and that the people should be informed how broad the consequences of passage of this measure could be. Mrs. Mary Briscoe read a statement of the League of Women Voters in opposition to this measure. I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the City Council go on record opposing Measure #11, and that it urge like action by the entire electorage of the City. Mrs. Hayward asked if it would be possible to call a press conference to advertise Council opposition to this measure. This would give the full we~ght to the Council recommendation. A vote was taken on the motion as, stated. Motion carried. The City Manager commented that the City had added to its staff on a part time basis Mr. Andrew e ~ 10/26/70 - 3