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~06 4/14/69 .,r,.t" - Council Chamber . . - . Eugene; Oregon April 14, 1969 I Regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon WqS called to order by His Honor, Mayor Lester E. Anderson - at 7:30 p.m. on April 14, 1969 in the Council Chamber. Councilmen present were: Mrs. Hayw~rd, Messrs. MCDo~d, wing~d and Te:rue, Mrs. Be~l and Messrs. Grib~kOv",~~.su1dY::>->2pd MJhr. 1 Appointments - The Mayor announced the appointment of Mr. Carrol Colvin to replace Mr. Robert Yates"who resigned -because he is leaving Eugene. . ,Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council approve the appointment of Mr. Carrol Colvin to the Electrical Board. Motion carried. 2 Committee, Criminal Code - Mayor Anderson said about a month ago the Council had asked for recommendation~ for a committee to review the criminal code in the city of Eugene. Th~ Mayor recommended Judge RolaDd K. Rodman, Mrs. William Frye,. Mr. Gebrge Platt and Mr. Walter Schaeffer to make up the committee. All have expressed a willingness to serve. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to appoint those recommended by the Mayor to a committee to study revision of the criminal code. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held March 26, 1969. Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, Purdy, McDonald, Teague, Beal and Gribskov and Mohr. I 1. Items from Mayor and Councilmen 3 a. Dog Leash Ordinance - Councilwoman Beal has had a great deal of comment from citizens regard,:,.'..J' ing the Dog Lease Ordmnance with regard to maximum fines which may be imposed. Public feeling seems to be that insufficient publicity was given to this Ordinance before action was taken. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that a public hearing be called on the subject of the dog leash law, and possible amendments and that it be advertised as well as po~sible. Dr. Purdy said that the Council had heard this ordinance at a public hearing, and that it had been very well ad~rtised. Apparently the public was not enough interested to appear. It would be to no avail to rehear the ordinance at this time. The Council discussed hearings given the ordinance and the consensus was that sufficient notice had been given, and that the ordinance should be given a trial, with possible future amendments. Councilman Teague suggested a letter clarifying that it was not the intent of the ordinance to send someone to jailor fine them $500.00 should be attached to the ordinance. Mayor Anderson stated it was the intent of the Council to work with the news media, and suggested staff make every effort to inform the public concerning the ordinance. I A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion failed. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that Item la be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 4 b. Legislative Luncheons - Mrs. Hayward reminded the Council of the Legislative Luncheon Sat- urdayat the Eugene:,Hotel. The Mayor, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Teague and Mrs. Beal will ateend. Mrs. Hayward asked about the legislative committee of the Council and when it would be convenient to meet to discuss Senate Bill 474 concerning underground electric wiring. Friday after- noon at 4:00 in the Manager's conference room was set for this discussion. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that Item lb be received and placed on file. Motion carried. 5 2. Contract for Engineering Services, Eugene Renewal Agency - Eugene Renewal Agency submitted a contract for engineering services to the City Council for consideration and approval. This contract will enable the Agency to reimburse various city departments for expenses required to perform technical work in carrying out designs for various project improvements for the Central Eugene Project. The contract would be limited to $100,000, which the Agency could draw against. The Agency has requested approval at the meeting of April 14, effective April 1. Staff rec- ommends approval of the contract. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to follow the recommendation of the staff with reference to the contract with the Eugene Renewal Agency. Motion carried. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 2 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried.~ 6 3. Regional Air Pollution Authority Recommendation - In response to a request from the Council, Lane Reg&onal Air Pollution Authority indicated they felt research was desirable, but recommen- ded against the use of 240 acres of city property immediately east of the airport for the pro- posed burning experimentation. ~ The Mayor suggested that, should the Council have any reason to doubt the validity of the Authority action, it would be well to ~et with the Authority before taking further action. 4/14/69 - 1