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,i"'~ [' ,- , , I -~ 69 3/10/69 recommends rejection and rebidilater. On sanitary sewer for Floral Hill Drive, low bidder requested withdrawal because of mistake in bid. Public Works Department recommended award to D.&.D. Backhoe Service. On revision to East Bank Trunk, Public Works Department recommended award to low bidder. Regarding sanitary sewer in Alfred's Plat, the bids were exceedingly high, and the high assess- ment would cause hardship to property owners. Public Wprks Department recommended rejection. In answer to a question from Dr. Purdy, the Public Works Director said they will attempt to rebid, separating trunk sewers from laterals to attract more bidders. On the s~~rm sewer between 19th and 20th from Willamette to Amazon Creek and sanitary and storm sewer, 24th from Columbia to Van Ness, Public Works Department recommended award of bid to low bidder. ! Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve the staff recommendations in the matter of warding bids in each of these projects. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 9 of the Committee report. Rollcall. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 1 10. Assessment Deferral, Sanitary- Sewer, Morse Street - The Manager explained that the Weber property does not wish to dedicate the remainder of the street or make use of the sewer at this time, and is requesting deferment. Weber's were not petitioners, nor were they notified of the proposed project, so Public Works Department recommends deferment be granted. . Q Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to recommend assessment be deferred on Weber property. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 10 of the Committee report. Rollcall. All council men present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 2 11. Loading Zone, East Side of Agate, 13th to 15th - The Traffic Engineer recommended establishment of a loading zone at this location, since the present "No Parking" zone has caused increased traffic congestion, and a proposed loading zone would provide a higher level of enforcement than now exists in the area. Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Engin- eer, and instruct the Police Department to pay particular attention to enforcement of the load- ing zone area. A discussion took place about nighttime food vendors in the University area, and whether licensing was required for this type service. The City Attorney said the restaurant which pre- pares the food is licensed, but no vending license is required. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 11 of the Committee report. Motion carried.. 3 12. Traffic Controls, 15th and Washington - The Traffic Engineer reported the accident rate at this corner had been decreasing gad recommended the request for traffic controls at this intersec- tion be denied. No action taken by Council. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file Item 12 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald asked the Manager to notify interested parties of this action. 4 13. Horseback Riding on Sidewalks - The Manager said City Department heads have received several reports of problems with horses being ridden on sidewalks. Since City street cleaners do not clean sidewalks, some control is needed. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to request the staff to prepare an Ordinance prohibit- ing riding of horses on City sidewalks. Motion carried. \Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 13 of the Committee report. Mr. Everett McVicker spoke in favor of an Ordinance prohibiting horseback riding on sidewalks, and asked that the Council consider adding a clause requiring display of a warning light on horses ridden on streets after dark. ~. A vote was taken on the motion as stated and motion carried. 5 14. Anti-discrimination Ordinance - An Ordinance was distributed to the Council from the Human Rights Commission with its recommendation for adoption. No aation taken. 6 15. State Sales Tax Legislation - Discussion took place on sales tax legislation and its affect on City financing and income. Councilman Mohr suggested the Council merge provisions of the now-passed sales tax legislation against positions taken and stated by the Leggue of Oregon Cities in its paper "Financing Local Government", to set forth satisfactory criteria. City or County sales tax was discussed, with suggestions for proper time to present such anmeasure~ to the voteDS. The Manager will request the League of Oregon Cities to prepare a progress report, as ~t. applies to the position paper, both past and preposed. It was suggested the Council meet at 7:00 before its regular meeting to go over this tax with Representative Wingard. 3/10/69 - 5 ...oIIIl