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~ ')1"'; ~I- 3/24/69 - Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon March 24, 1969 Regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson - at 7:30 p.m. on March 24, 1969 in the Council Chamber. Councilmen present were: Mrs. Hayward, Messrs. McDonald, Wingard and Teague, Mrs. Beal ..and Messrs. Gribskov and Mohr. . The Mayor welcomed members of High Y Junior High Government class and commented that Local Government Day will be celebrated April 5, 1969. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held March 12, 1969 Present: o Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, Purdy, Teague and Mohr; City Manager and Staff and others. 1 . 1. Items from Mayor and Council a. Chamber Legislative Luncheons - Mayor Anderson reminded Council membe~s of the Chamber of Commerce.Legisl~tive luncheons at the Eugene Hotel and encouraged Council members to attend. Mrs. ,~aywargMoved.seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file Item la of the Committee report.Motion carried. . f 2 b. Resolution, Sales Tax Legislation - Councilman Mohr introduced a Resolution regarding the present sales tax legislation, and mo;ved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the Council' endorse the resolution and not support the present sales tax legislation. He explained that the present proposal does not measure. up to standards prescribed by the League of Oregon Cities as supported, for financing local government. The Council discussed the resolution, and whether or no~ present legisla~ion should be supported. It was the consensus that all proposed legislation has not been considered, and that some part of the total package might provide needed relief for city finances. The Council should not express its dissatisfaction at the present time. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Teague to table this item. Motion carried with Mr. Mohr voting. no. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to table Item lb of the Committee report. --=--. __ 5. Councilman Mohr commented that no adequate programs for city financing had been passed by State, and the City would be faced with inadequate measures for local governments. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried with Councilman Mohr voting no. 3 2. Oregon Tavern Owners Request to Permit Amusement Devices - (Outlawed by City Ordinance adopted in 1959). Mr. Bud Nixon explained the position of the Oregon Tavern Owners Association in requesting repeal of the present ordinance, and explained that this would bring a tremendous increase in city revenue, without increasing problems. of enforcement. ,~ .1 The Manager read reports from the City Attorney and Chief of Police outlining problems caused in the past by this type device, and reasons for not repealing the ordinance at this time. The Chief of Police explained that this type amusement is undesirable, in that it encourages gambling, and any revenue received would be required to ensure enforcement. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to deny Mr. Nixon's request. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to deny Mr. Nixon's request. Motion carried. 4 3. Request for Card License, Golden Canary Tavern - The Manager explained that a card license renewal for the Golden Canary Tavern had ;been denied last year, because of violations resulting in two arrests fo~ gambling. Mr. Nixon has resubmitted an application for issuance of license for card tables. Staff recommends denial, based upon a report from the Chief of Police, rec- ommending no further consideration be given before July 1969 to this license. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Teague to deny the request of the Golden Canary Tavern for renewal of card license. , Mr. Nixon said he did not condone any there would be no gambling tolerated. gambling, and that the Department had employes. This license should not be violations of the law in his establishment, and that The Chief of Police commented that this ~uld not prevent many instances of lack of cooperation with Mr. Nixon's granted until these matters have been cleared up. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 5 4. Neighborhood Traffic Problem, 29th Place at Oak Street - The Traffic Engreneer pointed out the location of the problem site.on maps and suggested possible solutions. After meetings with property owners, two plans evelved, and ,petitions in favor of "Plan D" have been signed by 56% of owners of property to allow temporary closing of certain streets. To discourage counterclock- wise traffic, barricades would be placed to close 29th Place and an alley off 29th. Staff rec- ommends approval of the petition.1The Council discussed possible alternate methods of discour- 3/24/0'1 - 1 ~