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~ ''-J ~9 e 2/23/70 : I amendment / would be required to accomplish Mr. Mohr's suggested change, no further action was taken. d.' Dog Control 'Ofdihf~~,~:,:.:)~c~friIE"pw,~!llanHa)tt{arFl r~qb.'i~t~g a'~,~~P21rt on the status of dog control in the City, and nowcenactmelitof the ordinance lasCt spring had affected the numbers of dogs running loose. The Manager said Mr. Henderson is working on this report. r "" I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and place on file Item ld of the Committee report. Motion carried. I I I I I, II I e. Noise Control - Councilwoman Hayward asked if there was some way to effectively enforce an ordinance controlling noise, especially as it relates to vehicles. Manager said there is such an ordinance'in effect, but it is difficult to define noise. Mrs. Beal suggested that studies he made of ordinances enacted in other cities, and success with enforcement, and means to provide enforcement. Mr. Ray said the City has a machine for measuring relative decibels, but its noise limit is evidently set too low. Planning Director said the zoning ordinance provides for limitation of noise level for new industry. He said the Community Goals state that the City should press for state action on noise control. e Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and place on file Item Ie of the Committee report. Motion carried. f. Air Pollution - Councilwoman Beal suggested that the amount budgeted by the City for Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority should be increased sizeably. It was her opinion that increased staff and equipment were a must if pollution was to be eliminated in this area. I II I, I I j .1 11 I Councilman Teague, Council representative on the Authority, said a budget is being prepared at this time, which would be presented to the State and Federal governments, as well as to, the Cityc~.., In reply to Councilwoman Hayward's question, Mr. Teague said the Authority would undoubtedly increase its scope if it felt the City and other jurisdictions were willing to increase budgets. C l, \ Mayor Anderson said it should be recognized that this is a regional problem and the pieces must be fitted together. He said Central Lane Planning Council has a proposed health plan, a portion of which will be to assess environmental health problems to recommend priorities for further environmental health programs. The City should get the benefit of their thinking and developments before proceeding into a program which may not fit into the overall regional objectives. He suggested that a meeting should be arranged to get all ideas, before committing any money. I' II I Mr. Teague said he was sure the budget commiteee would be mindful of this Council discussion, and that the Council, as well as other government bodies would support a larger program if they can justify it. I Mayor Anderson suggested that the committee go ahead with its budget, and if they wish, bring it back to the Council for ffiossible revision or expansion. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item If of the Committee report. Motion carried. g. Proposed 1990 General Plan - Councilwoman Beal was concerned about pqssible differences in population figures used for preparation of the General Plan and those used by Eugene Water and Electric Board in their power need estimates. She felt it was extremely important to be sure those in use for the General Plan were correct. . i I. i Mayor Anderson said that there would be many public hearings before this plan was adopted, and ample opportunity for changes. City Manager said the Planning Commission is in the process of developing a schedule for a series of meetings on this'plan. Councilman Gribskov agreed that the plan will come under very careful scrutiny and changes will be made. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 19 of the Committee report. I I I, II II I II' I 1 t \! ,I " " Mrs. Hayward seconded by Mrs. Beal moved to amend the motion to direct the City Manager to seek out projected population figures from appropriate agencies to resolve the discrepancy between those quoted in the 1990 General Plan, and those quoted by EWEB to arrive at future power needs. Motion carried. The City Manager said he knew Central Lane Planning Council had reviewed their population projections a number of times, and he felt sure he could find the basis for EWEB projections. I h. ..Electrical Code Committee - Councilman Teague reported that the committee appointed by the Council to investigate changes in the Electrical Code has had a meeting with various interested people, but haven't finished their work. They will report back as soon as possible. - ~ Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item If of 'the Committee report. carried. 2/23/70 - 2 Motion I