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,~ 1()~ 4/14/69 , I -I t 1 b. Enforcement .re: Campus Parking Meters - The Police Department recommends amendment of the Ordinance to enforce metered parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. around certain areas of the University of Oregon. The University has requested that this action be taken in order to provide more on-street parking for commuting students and to remove dormitory parking from metered areas. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer. Councilwoman Beal asked that the meters be specially marked so that students would not be caught unaware of the change. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve item lOb of the Committee report. Motion carried. Councilman Mohr asked what Mrs. Beal recommended for makking of meters ,so that students would be aware of the change. Mrs. Beal said they should be marked in some manner to inform students of the change in hours. 2 c. Request for Additional Meters, 15th from Agate to Moss, University of Oregon - The Traffic Engineer has no objection to the addition of meters in this area, but wants it understood the request comes from the University. The Manager explained that, rather than purchase new meters, these could be added as meters become available after removal from Urban Renewa(' Area. Enforcement hours should be same as just recommended for other areas of the Univer- " sity, and the Police Department should properly enforce the meters. In answer to a question from Mrs. Beal, the Director of Public Works said meters in this area may be used for up to five hours. , i' " Councilman Mohr objected to the burden placed on the City to solve University parking problems. Students and faculty have been assessed to provide additional parking spaces, but nothing has been done by the University. Mr. Gribskov moved semnded by Mrs. Beal that the Council adopt the plan as outlined by the City Manager to install new meters in the area, as requested by the University of Oregon. Motion carried. .The Manager said subsequent to the committee meeting the University Building and Grounds Committee, at :a meeting attended by the Traffic Engineer, had requested that meters not be installed, but that they would recommend another location at a later date. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to table Item 10c until a written communication is received from the University. Motion carred. 3' 11. I I ~ Building Code Amendment - The Superintendent of Building Inspection has proposed an Ordinance tOi: amend the Eugene Building Code to require that automatic fire extinguising systems be installed! in buildings facing or bordering any pedestrian ma 11 where access for operation of fire fightingir apparatus will no longer be provided, due to construction of the mall. The proposed ordinance i: has been reviewed by Fire Chief Ed Smith and Fire Marshall Wendall Wick and representatives of the Eugene Renewal Agency, and they find it in order. It is in accordance with the renewal plan, and occupants or owners of buildings affected should be aware of the propOsal. Mr. Dave Hunt of Eugene Renewal Agency explained the design of proposed malls, and the inability:: of pumper trucks to operate efficiently in ,the restricted space. Installation will be of benefit to owners in reduced insurance costs. The Council was concerned about possible fire hazard and danger to occupants. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the building code amendment requiring sprinkler fire protection in certain buildings. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 11 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4, 12. Distribution - Report on Sharing Highway Street Lighting was attached to agenda Salary proposal - material concerning salaries for budget committee meeting was distributed to members of the Council. No Council action taken on Item 12. Committee meeting held April 2, 1969 Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, McDonald, Purdy, Jeague, Gribskov, 'Beal and Mohr; City Manager and staff; and others. 5 1. Items from Mayor and Council a. Report re: Pioneer Cemetery - Mr. Mohr requested the City Attorney, Director of Parks and Recreation and Director of Planning to prepare a report on the feasibility of city acqui- sition of the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery adjacent to the University Campus for use as a city park. It was Mr. Mohr's suggestion that this park be dedicated in perpetuity to the preservation and maintenance of both the grave sites and the memorial-historical character of the cemetery. Mr. Mohr further suggested that the city request owners of gravesites to transfer title to the city in return for public dedication of the area as a public memorial park. No action was taken. j. /1 j. ! Co a _ I. .olIII1