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e ~ 255 3/27/67 I e I I e , I e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9. Planning Commission Report - September 6, 1966 a. Annexation area north of Goodpasture Island Road and east of Delta Highway, Knutson-Corum - Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, but de- layed pending planning staff study which is now completed. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve annexation. Motion carried: Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 9a of the Committee report. Motion carried. b. Various Rezoning Requests Withdrawn - The Planning Commission reported the following petitions for rezoning and variance had been withdrawn by the petitioners: 30th and Hilyard - R-l to C-2 or C-3 - Mitchell Belt Line and Coburg - AGT to M-l - Zachary 741 and 749 East 15th - Variance, Parking Spaces - Planning Commission No action was taken. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 9b of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 10. Library Tour, Millrace Report - Council members were invited to preview the Library's Magazine Research Center, scheduled to open April 8, 1967. The visit was scheduled for March 30, 1967 prior to committee meeting. It was also agreed to consider the Millrace Committee's report at that meeting." Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 10 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Other items on March 23, 1967 committee agenda not considered at that time: 1. Electrical Code Amendment - A proposed ordinance was read which would -amend the Electrical Code to provide minimum standards no lower than required by the State Electric& Code. The Electrical Board recommended its adoption. No action was taken (see action under Ordinances). 2. Beautification Program - It was requested that .the Mayor be authorized to appoint an ad hoc committee representing various civic committees in the community to develop a three-to five-year urban beautification program. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to proceed with the committee appointment. Motion carried. 3. Legislation S.B.180 - Enactment of this bill would limit campaign expenditures for election to a City office to $500. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy that the item be tabled. Motion carried. H.B.1753 - Would provide for issuance of State bonds to finance assistance to municipalities for community development programs, but would become effective only if State Constitution were amended to authorize bond issues. There was no information as to how the bonds would be retired. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that the item be tabled until further information is re- ceived. Motion carried. S.B.386 - Enactment would make mandatory vote of the people on initiation of any public housing of more than ten dwellings, whereas authority now rests with local governmental agencies. Mayor Cone left the meeting during this discussion, and Council President Purdy assumed the Chair. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to oppose S.B.386. Motion carried. 4. West Coast Petition - Council members were informed of the CAB order denying West Coast's petition for reconsideration of the Board's decision to deny West Coast ex- clusive service to Medford, Eugene, and Salem. The Board did amend its former ruling with regard to the subsidy on West Coast nonstop service between Medford and San Francisco or Oakland. The City Manager also reported on increased activities at Mahlon Sweet Field. No action was taken. 5. Resignation, Chief of Bethel Volunteers - The City Manager reported that Chief Byron Barnes of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department has resigned after some 24 years of service, and that a letter of appreciation has been sent to him. No action was taken. ~- 3/27/67 - 9 ~~