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. 22~ 2/27/67 I e I I e I - 1 2 for cities and counties. reduce Eugene's revenues Dr. Purdy moved seconded carried. The proposed legislation, if in the coming fiscal year for by Mr. McDonald to oppose the enacted, $160,000 proposed is estimated to to $180,000. change. Motion Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 8 of the Committee report. Motion carried~ Mrs. Lauris voting no on Motion on S.B.107. 9. J&T Construction Company, 3871 Royal Avenue - A report was presented from the City Attorney concluding that the present use by J&T Construction Company of land north of the ditch running through their property for storage of heavy equipment is an expansion of use as defined by the zoning ordinance. He also stated the City has no jurisdiction in the use of helicopters; this is governed by regulations of the Federal Aviation Agency. The Superintendent of Building Inspection was instructed . to enforce the zoning ordinance and inform the property owners they may not con- tinue the expanded use of the property for storage purposes." Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 90f the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Mayor Cone left the meeting and Council President Purdy assumed the Chair. Committee meeting held February 23, 1967: "Present: Councilman Purdy, Lauris, McNutt, Anderson, Lassen, Hayward, McDonalc:r, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; and others. 1. H.B.1338, Annexation - Councilwoman Hayward asked if the Council has taken a posi- tion on H.B.1338. The bill provides for annexation by ordinance of adjacent areas having sanitation problems or conditions dangerous to the public health if the annexing city can provide sewers within a given period of time. The bill is sup- ported by the League of Oregon Cities. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Wingard that the city of Eugene support the measure. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 1 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 3 2. Commendation, Police Department - Councilman Purdy informed other Council members that at a recent conference on the campus University of Oregon President Flemming mentioned the excellent working relationship between Eugene's police department and the University. He said this is one of the few campuses without its own police force, and that the University appreciated the professional help received with re- gard to narcotics and drugs. 4 3. New Zoning Ordinance - A sheaf of letters was presented from various realtors, appraisers, builders, rental property owners, and others requesting a six-month delay in consideration of the new zoning ordinance now before the Planning Commis- sion. The letters requested that during the six-month period representatives of each of the groups mentioned meet with the Planning Commission for review of the ordinance, and that someone other than a member of the Planning Commission moderate. Planning Commission members present stated it is the intention of the Commission to hold hearings until all sections of the new ordinance are considered, then further hearings will be held on those sections on which objections are received. Also, that work ~~~~ibns will be held wit~ representatives of the various groups before the hearings are finally concluded. It was the general feeling that a six-month delay wouid accomplish nothing that cannot be accomplished by tho~ough considera- tion of the ordinance in the Planning Commission's hearings. It was suggested that an outline of the ordinance be prepared for those attending the hearings, and Vince Farina, Planning Commission chairman, said a summary was prepared com- paring the old and new ordinances where changes were made, and that more will be printed. The letters were received and filed. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt that Items 2 and 3 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 5 4. Bicycle Agreement, J&W Towing - An agreement was presented between J&W Towing Company and the City wherein J&W would accept for storage abandoned or stolen bicycles picked up by the police department. Owners would retrieve their bikes from J&W, eliminating the need for patrolmen's time and making it easier for the public. For this service, J&W will receive the net profits from sale of unclaimed bicycles, which has be averaging about $500 to $600 per year. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve entering into the agreement. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt that Item 4 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all councilmen present voting aye. 6 5. Ordinance, Fire Alarm System - A draft of a proposed ordinance was presented setting forth regulations and fee with regard to fire alarm systems for protec- tion of private properties wired into the City's Gamewell system. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt that the ordinance be presented for passage. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. II 2/27/67 -l? U