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2~ . 7/22/68 1 7. Waivers for Signs in Special Setbacks - As a matter of Council policy, for some . time waivers have been issued administratively through the BuildingDepartment per- mitting signs in special setbacks on streets designated in the zoning ordinance for possible future widening. These waivers were granted with the understanding the signs would be removed when requested by the City. The new zoning ordinance includes some special setback streets, and the Planning Commission has asked that the practice of granting waivers be discontinued in order to protect the setbacks not included in thenew zoning ordinance. The moratorium, declared until adoption of the new sign ordinance, prohibits signs which are not in compliance with the new ordinance. The sign industry requests that the "permit by waiver" continue. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to rescind the staff authority to grant sign waivers in special setbacks. Motion carried. 2 8. Baggage Service, Southern Pacific - The Public Utilities Commissioner notified interested pa rties of Southern Pacific's proposal to discontinue handling Oregon intrastate baggage, other than hand, in passenger train service. Interstate handl- ing between Oregon and California was discontinued May 1, 1968. The PUC asked . interested parties to notify his office of any affect by discontinuance of either service and whether they desire to appear at public hearings in the proceeding. Councilman Wingard said he felt everything possible should be done to maintain what service there now is, and mentioned the possibility that if service continues to diminish present transportation rights-o€-way will have to be purchased for mass transportation facilities in the future. - Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to withhold action until a report is . brought back from the local Southern Pacific agent on the extent of use of baggage service in and out of Eugene. Motion carried. Mr.Anderson moved seconded by Mr.Lassen that Item 7 and 8 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 3 9. Swimming Pool Attendance - The Parks Department reported an increase of 9,294 in attendance over the same period last year at the City's swimming pools. 4 10. Riverfront property payments - The City Manager reported notes signed by individual citizens as collateral for borrowed money to purchase Riverfront properties are due and will require payment of $20,000 or renewi of the notes. He said funds were in- . c1uded in the 1968-69 budget for this purpose with no consideration of deletion in the recent budget reductions. Application will be made to the Federal government for reimbursement through the open-space program. It was understood the notes would be paid. 5 II. Special Election, July 30, 1968 - Pierre VanRysselberghe, Ralph Cobb, David Whit- bread, and Leonard Calvert were present to discuss campaign plans for the forth- coming election to gain approval of a $330,000 levy outside the 6% limitation. Possibility of utilizing speakers, telephone campaigning, public meetings, etc. , was discussed. Councilman Purdy asked if the City can legally purchase advertising and television and radio time to explain the election issue. The City Attorney said City funds cannot be used to "sell" the measure, but he will check further and report . back with regard to use of City funds to pay such media for material used in the nature of a voters pamphlet. It was understood the campaign committee would meet with the Council at its Thursday noon meetings to continue discussion and planning as the campaign progresses." Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Items 9, 10, and 11 of the Committee report be received and fi led. Motion carried. .. The City Attorney gave the opinion that City funds cannot be used to purchase advertising and radio and television time for explanation of election issues. Committe e meeting held July 18, 1968: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Lauris, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; and others. 6 I. Poverty Program, Lane Human Resources - Councilwoman' Hayward called attention to a hearing scheduled for Saturday, July 20, on the Lane Human Resources proposal for a poverty program in this area. She suggested the City be represented at the hear- . ing and recommend that poverty programs be adminstered locally. The City Manager explained that it was necessary for local governing bodies to take action by July 15 to indicate whether a poverty program is wanted in the community. Lane . County was eligible but did not act. As a result, it is the responsibility of the Governor's office to determine poverty needs in this area, which is the pur- pose of the hearing. Robert Elfers, Lane County administrator, said the hearing is being co-ordinated by the Governor's office and the County, and the County will probably take a position after the hearing when the feeling of the community has been determined with regard to what has been accomplished by Lane Human Resources. Co 7/22/68 - 13 .....