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e Res. No. 3860--A resolution concerning the Olympic Torch Relay. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING ANIMAL EUTHANASIA (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. He stated that Assistant City Manager David Whitlow and City Attorney Keith Martin were present to answer any questions of council regarding the issue. CB 2747--An ordinance concerning animal euthanasia; amending Section 4.450 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 2747 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19251) . e VII. ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPAL COURT POWERS (memo, ordinance distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. City Attorney Keith Martin presented the staff report, reviewing his May 24, 1984, memorandum to the City Manager. He explained that the intent of the proposed ordinance was to clarify that the Municipal Court may establish a schedule of fines, forfeitures, bail and security deposits required of individuals violating the City Code. He said the other changes in the proposed ordinance would shift previous Code language with regard to the power of the judge to cite individuals for contempt of court from the section covering powers of the court to the offenses section. He added that the Penalties section was also reordered and clarified to be more consi stent wi th the rest of the Code. Councilor Holmer, referring to the draft ordinance, asked if it was possible to eliminate the necessity of the emergency clause in an ordinance. Mr. Martin said it could be eliminated if the council wished to wait 30 days before every ordinance became operative. He explained that the clause made an ordinance operative as soon as it was passed by the council. Mr. Holmer asked why all ordinances could not become immediately operative. Mr. Martin stated that some e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 30, 1984 Page 4