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!i: ~r-J .. Hr. Williams proposed that, in the first paragraph, the word "equitable" be deleted. He did not feel such a tax would be equitable in terms lof property benefit services. In the last sentence of the last paragraph he questioned whether the proposed capital improvements were in fact "long delayed," and felt it might be better to omi t those words. Councilmen discussed these suggestions, and upon voting, decided the mellOrandum should remain as written. 1/5/72 Approve the Council adopt the .statement endorsing Motion carried. Hrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the l~% -income tax as proposed by Lane County. C. Appeal from Planned. Uni t Development, Sunshine Acres, Larry Cooley - At its December 7 meeting the Planning Commission approved a Planned Unit Development for Larry Cooley on land lying north of Harlow Road and east of Sunshine Acres Drive. This approval has been appealed by an affected property owner. A hearing. should be called for January 24. 12/29/71 Approve 24 to hear Motion Hr. Williams IlOved seconded by Hr. Gribskov to call a public hearing Januazy the appeal to the Planning Commission decision in the above mentioned item. carried. .' D. South Willamette, Portland Avenue Traffic - A petition was received from residents of the area of Portland Avenue and 30th Avenue requesting that Portland Avenue be closed at 30th only on weekend evenings. After a thorough study of the proposal, staff found it could not justify the cost of such a plan or the hazard which would be created by such a changing situation. Staff recommended permanent barricading at this location for a trial period of four to six weeks. This would be a dif- ferent plan than the original suggestion for a diagonal di verter. A neighborhood meeting would be held after the trial period so that reactions to the test could be expressed. Hr. Otto Becker expressed approval of this plan, and said that Cascade Hanor had with- drawn its objections to this trial closure. Mr. Gene Klink, representative of the Postoffice Department, said they objected to closure of 30th Avenue at this point because it would create congestion on 29th from use of the Postoffice. They were interested, however, in a resolution to the traffic problem. Mr. Gribskov IlOved seconded by Hr. Hershner to approve the staff recommendation for a trial barricade of Portland Avenue at its intersection with 30th Avenue. Mr. Gribskov said he did not honestly feel this would solve the noise problem, but he felt the Council had to continue trials of different proposals until something was found which would be satisfactozy. ' , Vote taken on IlOtion. Motion carried. I 1/5/72 Approve M Mr. Harold Wald. 2973 Portland Street. asked where the trial barricade is he was satisfied with ii~ location as explained by the City Manager. to be installed~iand said , Council President Teague recognized the presence of Mr. cito C. Becker. 36 W st 30th Avenue. in the audience, saying Mr. Becker had worked diligently on the resolution of th~ traffic problem in the South Willamette. Portland Street area. and thanked him for his efforts. E. Abatements J. 431 East 3rd Avenue P. 631 West 11th .benue These abatements are recommended for public hearing. They are both at some stage of dellOlishment, but work. is not progressing satisfactorily. 1/5/72 Approve Hr. Willianrrl IlOved seconded by Hr. Gribskov to schedule a public hearing Januazy 24 for abatement of dwellings located at 431 East 3rd and 631 West 11th. Motion carried. ~ Councilman Willianrrl questioned the publJ..c hearing process and abatement pro- cedure, and felt there were many buildings in the city in dangerous condition. Could Councilmen request abatement of buildings, even if the Building Depart- I ment did not consider them :hazardous. City Manager explained the normal pro- ~dure of inspection of buildings, considered in hazardous condi tion, and th.at a report is made to the City Manager whether in the Building Department's opinion the building is in a hazardous condition. He explained steps taken to obtain conformance before requesting legal abatement. Council IMY' take action to abate buildings, eVen if that is not the recommendation of staff. F. Nightwatch1lllin Trailer Request, 460 North Danebo Road - The location meets cri- teria and qualifications of the ordinance and has been inspected by the Build- ing Department. Public hearing is required. Mr. Williams IlOved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that a public hearing be called on this matter January 24, 1972. Motion carried. 1/5/72 Approve 3 1/10/72 - 3