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t I - , I '.- ~ 1:'{. 2/3/69 There was considerable discussion, with the consensus being that a committee of the Council could be formed to sit with the Bureau of Governmental Research to evolve a policy and direction in updating not only the criminal code, but the balance of the City code. For a broad attitude in suggesting policy, such a committee could include attorneys, someone from the judicial field arid prosecuting field', a repre- sentative of the police department and others. Mrs. Jane Novick, 3960 Blanton Road, read a statement in which she pointed out that care should be taken to protect the right of individuals,'and that such an ordinance should be framed in such a way that it could not be used to harass people we don't ,like, or those who offend us visually, and who are otherwise committing no offense. She also advocated that the city provide public places where loitering is permit-eed"arld even encouraged. In answer to a question from Mr. Teague, Mr. Hendershott pointed out that the proposed ordinance concerns a question of loitering under unusual circumstances. Mrs. Beal asked for information on coming State legislation. Mayor Anderson pointed out that the Chamber of Commerce has a series of luncheon sessions every other Saturday beginning February 15th concerning legislative sessions, ana,he';s).1gg'ested that the' Council have a representative at these meetings. The City Manager said that the League of Oregon Cities publishes a weekly newsletter to keep members informed of ' new legislation, and that this bulletin will be on file in the Manager's office for the convenience of Council members. The Planning Director commented that several people from Community Goals Conference have offered to participate in legislative activities ,in various ways. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file. Motion carried. After a discussion of the motions involved and appointment of a committee, the Attorney stated that Councilman Mohr had furnished a brief to both his office and that of the 'Police Dep- artment requesting information about this ordinance. The Attorney requested postponement for further study. Councilman McDonald deplored the lengthy delay, and asked that this matter be scheduled for a work session as soon as possible. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and .the motion carried. 1 e. 10th and Oak Parking Structure - The City Manager commented on the problem of getting possession of two spaces in the 10th and Oak parking district site. The tenants maintain that they did not receive proper notice, and wish to remain until the Urban Renewal Contract is signed, as this would enable them to receive benefits to cover the cost of the move. The Manager said that he had tried to be considerate in not setting an eviction date when tenants must vacate, and that the City is now faced with a delay. RathertIDRart' Jeopardize comple- tion of the project by the deadline, the City has made arrangements-for a monetary con- sideration, and the tenants have agreed to move without delay. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to receive and file. The City Manager explained to ,the Council that, to expedite removal of structures, the amount of $3,000 had been paid to Eugene Blue Print and $4,650 to Martinizing Co. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion carried. 2 2. City Holidgy Policy.- The Manager recommended that the Friday,following Thanksgiving and a holiday to be taken at employees convenience, be substituted for holidays now taken on Lincoln's and Washington's birthday. This would eliminate one' day of closure of City Hall at a time when other businesses are customarily open. Dr. Purdy JIloveddseconded by ~,: Mohr to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file. Motion carried. 3 3. Planning Commission Report - December 23, 1968 a. Vacation, 18th Avenue between Oakpatch Road and 19th Avenue, Bierly -jThe Planning Commission recommended the vacation, since realignment of 18th Avenue eliminated the need for right of way. Vacation would take the property out of public ownership. Dr. Purdy expressed concern that vacation of. this property could create a lot of sufficient size for construction of a house. The Planning Director assured him that this could not be done without subdivision, and, an ,approved subdivision could not be created if it did not meet requirements of the subdivision ordinance. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 3b,of the Committee report. Dr. Purdy still was concerned about Lot 6400' and its possible subdivision. 1l11elPl.9.nning Director again assured him that proper subdivision was assured by the subdivision ordinance and said that this lot had previously had, legal access. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion carried. 2/3/69 - 2 ....