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Councilor Kelly noted that the council took action on the Human Rights Commission positions unanimously, and given the number of people waiting to testify, he asked Councilor Pap6 to withdraw the motion. Mayor Torrey determined from City Attorney Glenn Klein that Councilor Bettman's motion had precedence over Councilor Pap6's motion. At the request of Mayor Torrey, Councilor Pap6 withdrew his motion. Councilor Poling withdrew his second. Councilor Bettman and Councilor Meisner noted their submission of corrections to the minutes via e-mail. Mayor Torrey deemed them accepted as submitted. Roll call vote; the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar passed unanimously, 8:0. 4. PUBLIC HEARNG: An Ordinance Concerning Rental Housing; Adding Sections 8.400 Through 8.440, And Sections 8.995 To The Eugene Code, 1971; And Providing For A Delayed Enforcement Data City Manager Taylor called on Building and Permit Services Manager Marsha Miller to review the changes made since the council last considered the ordinance in August 2004 as a result of council input, staff analysis, and recommendations from the Housing Policy Board (HPB). Ms. Miller reported that most of the changes were simplifications but some were slightly more substantive. Staff added a provision for an oral agreement to be included in the definition of a rental agreement; added a requirement for all non-exempt rental housing to register with the City, even if exempt from the fees; and changed the requirement that repairs must be completed within tens days to ;;within a reasonable time" to accommodate the possible need for a building permit. Ms. Miller noted the council's receipt of a memorandum from the HPB proposing recommendations for fee exemptions for low-income housing, which staff supported. She noted that Councilor Poling had requested three amendments to the ordinance, a provision including a sunset clause, a provision providing more specificity about timelines for landlords to do repairs, and a provision providing property owner notice prior to inspection. She noted that staff had envisioned including the last provision in the administrative rules but would prepare motions to allow for its inclusion in the ordinance. Ms. Miller anticipated that over time, the program was anticipated to become self-sufficient, and staff would track all program revenues and expenditures and report back to the council on a regular basis. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Bruce Miller, PO Box 50968, Eugene, supported a housing program based on the Corvallis model. He asked that copies of the ordinance be made widely available, and recommended that the Corvallis City Council and Corvallis landlords be consulted about how that ordinance worked. Paul Cauthorn, 2739 University Street, asked the council to consider all options before moving forward. MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 8, 2004 Page 4 Regular Meeting