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66 3/10/69 Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to authorize the staff to proceed with rev~s~on of the ordinance, reflecting the general consensus of the Council, and present the revised ordinance at another meeting. Motion carried. -I Ordinance to be discussed at another meeting - probably Committee meeting- of March 19, 1969. No action taken. Councilman Mohr suggested that there might be people present to speak to this issue. Mr. Blaine Ackley, 162 HighlStreet, spoke in favor of the Ordinance, but felt there should be provision for people to walk dogs in pagks iwiphout a '-leash. 1 3. Report re: Outdoor Sales of Merchandise Affected by Zoning Ordinance A report was read from the City Attorney outlining provisions' for Outdoor Sales of. Merchandise not connected with the main business operation normally on the premises. The-Manager explained that the Planning Commission had heard this matter and had agreed, as policy, this could be handled as a Condition- al Use, which would permit operation in C-2 zones under Conditional Use application after public hearing. Mrs. Ridenour uses five different locations so would require five'separate permits. Mrs. Niven, Planning Commission President, explained that it would not be necessary for Mrs. Ridenour to obtain the permit - businesses owning the property would obtain the permit, and it could be used for outdoor sales other than Mrs. Ridenour's. In answer to a question from Councilman Mohr, Mrs. Ridenour said other towns license this type operation, and she thinks this is the best solution. I Mrs. Catherine Lauris suggested amendment of the Zoning Ordinance. or licensing to allow tgis type merchandising. The Planning Director explained that the Conditional Use covers many uses, and that an indefinite period can be set for expiration of a ~ermit. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation, with regard to the policy concerning Outdoor Sales. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald tbhapprove Item 3 of the Committee Report. Motion Carried. Mrs. Ridenour asked the Council why some businesses in the City were permitted to sell merchandise similar to theirs. She explained that an arrangement had been made with a local merchant to buy into his business, and asked if this arrangement would permit them to sell in a like manner. The Mayor explained that the Council was now acting on material presented at the meeting of the Committee of the Whole. If Mrs. Ridenour had a new proposal, this should be submitted to the"Planning -Commission for t their recommendation to the Council at another meeting. A vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried with Councilmen Teague and Mohr voting no. 2 4. International Festival - Mayor Anderson introduced Mrs. Albert Kitzhaber,'Chairman of the Inter- national Cooperation Committee, who asked Council support for the Internation Festival on the University of Oregon campus. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council request the staff to prepare a resol- ution declaring the week of April 6.th~ough 12, 1969 International Week. Motion carried. ,. " No Council action taken on this item at this time. 3 5. Jail Facility - Councilwoman Beal discusseu the possibility of Lane County and Eugene Planning Commissions initiating a study of future city buildings, and land acquisition, with the jail a part of a total building program. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that every priority consistent with orderly planning be given to the construction of new jail facilities. Motion carried. The Council discussed the possibility of County participation and cooperative funding of a new facility. Mrs. .Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to pursue with diligence negotiations with governmental' agencies regarding assistance in funding construction of new jail facilities. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seoonded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 5 of the 80mmittee report. Motion carried. Committee Report - March 5, 1969 Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, Purdy, McDonald, Beal, Gribskov, Teague and'Mohr; City Manager and staff; and others. 4 1. Items from Mayor and Councilmen a. Cross, S~inner's Butte - Councilwoman Hayward suggested that, until mitigation is settle9, the Council maintain the attitude of neutrality established before the appeal was.taken to the Oregon Supreme Court. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy that the Council not discuss or take into'consider- ation anything to do with the Cross at this time. Mr. Teague suggested that there be no discussion without public notice, and that all members of the Council be present at that time. ~ A vote was taken on the motion as stated and the motion carried. 3/10/69 - 2