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~o 2/24/69 Committee Meeting held February 19, 1969 I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Items 1f and 19 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Present: Councilmen Hayward, Purdy, McDonald, Beal, Gribskov, Teague and Mohr; City Manager and staff; and others. 1 1. Items from Mayor and Council a. Sidewalks - 28th Avenue between Friendlv and Taylor ~ Councilman Teague had an inquiry concerning installation of sidewalks on 28th Avenue from F~tendly to Taylor. Children walking to and from school are forced to walk in the street. The Manager said the City must purchase ad~quate right of way to install sidewalks at this location,. and money must be budgeted for that purpose. Mr. Teague was also concerned about the crossing situation on Patterson Street at the location of the YMCA. 2 b. Sign Ordinance Amortization - Councilman Mohr asked for a report at the next regular Council meeting on implementation of the Sign Ordinance, and length of amortization period for removal of signs. 3 c. Transient Business - Councilman Mohr asked for a report on conditions under which various kinds of business can operate off open lots or various rented lots in the City. The Manager said the Planning Commission had taken action on this type of business, and a report would be forthcoming. , 4 d. Public Buildings, Renewal Area - Councilwoman Hayward asked Mrs. Miller of the Eugene Renewal Agency for information concerning reports of plans for erection of public buildings in the renewal area. Mrs. .Miller said the Renewal Agency had not discussed this matter, but she would look into it and report to the Council. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that Items la, lb, lc and ld of the Committee report be received and filed. The Manager read a report from the Superintendent of Building Inspection explaining administration and enforcement of the Sign Ordinance, and defining nonconforming or illegal signs. A discussion ensued concerning nonconforming signs and the period of time for amortization of the various types. No action was taken. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion carried. 5 e. Trailer Variance - Ridenour - Mrs. Ridenour requested extension of a variance permitting use of a trailer on commercial property on West 11th. The staff recommends approval. Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to grant renewal of a permit for a house trailer at 3760 West 11th. Motion carr{ed. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item Ie of the Committee report. Motion carried. 6 2. Ambulance Rate Increase - Councilman McDonald explained that a committee composed of Eugene and Springfield officials had been meeting with representatives of the Ambulance Company to discuss feasibility of an increase in rates. After a study, the committee recommended that the requested rate change be approved. I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague that the proposal be accepted. In answer to a question from Dr. Purdy concerning service charge, Mr. Leonard explained that a penalty is charged for non-payment within 15 days. If a patient calls to report his insurance company will make payment, this fee is not charged. This penalty also eliminates many non-payment problems. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carred. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 2 of the Committee report. Councilmati Purdy objected to the length of time allowed on the penalty charge. Mr. McDonald explained that the joint city committee had discussed this, and that it was not a reuenue-making charge, but intended 'to encourage prompt payment. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. 7 3. Plumbing Revision, Child Care, Inc. - With a revision in the plumbing facilities in its build- ing to add one toilet and one wash Basin, Child Care, Inc. could accommodate seven more children at its Child Care Center. The City has the necessaLY fixtures and could install them at a nominal expense. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve a change in plumbing fixtures in the Child Care Center at 169 North Washington Street. Motion carried. , Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 8 4. Assessment for Paving 22nd Avenue between Chambers and Grant, Attorney Report - The City Attorney has indicated he has not completed research on this matter and will report to the Council as soon as possible. ~ 2/24/69 - 4