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<br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />Because the State has preempted existing local regulation, repeal of existing code sections regulations <br />extreme fighting is proposed. Supplementary options include: <br /> <br />1.Provide written correspondence to the Oregon State Athletic Commission again encouraging <br />greater protections for amateur contestants, as well as evaluation of the State rule following more <br />experience with its provisions. <br /> <br />2.Provide written objections to the Oregon State Athletic Commission for Eugene bouts, unless <br />and until greater protections are provided for amateur contestants. (Local approval is not required <br />for events.) <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager recommends adoption of the ordinance repealing section 4.470 and amending section <br />4.990 of the Code. Once the code section has been repealed, the City Manager will repeal the applicable <br />administrative rule. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />Move to adopt an Ordinance Concerning Prohibition of Extreme Fighting; Repealing Section 4.740 of <br />the Eugene Code, 1971, and Amending Section 4.990 of that Code. Move to direct the City Manager to <br />prepare written correspondence to the Oregon State Athletic Commission encouraging greater <br />protections for amateur contestants. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />A.Proposed ordinance <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Keli Osborn, Building & Permit Services, Planning & Development Department <br />Telephone: 682-5288 <br />Staff E-Mail: keli.m.osborn@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> <br /> Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080728\S0807285.doc <br />