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e ~ III 5/25/70 I e I I e I e .) 6. Invite a Student to Dinner -,M~Y'0r,,,,Anderson introduced Mr. Dave Smith of the "Escape Program" at the University. He explained an "Invite a Student to'Dinner" program, and that the Council is asked for its endorsement. Mr. Smith read a circular relating to this program, and asked that citizens of Eugene participate', and told how the group could be contacted'. I I I, II il II Ii i Councilman Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the Council endorese the "Invite a Student to Dinner" program, and ask that citizens of Eugene participate in it. Motion carried. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7. Street Access, Rubenstein-Rhombus Property on' Pearl between 20th and 24th - At the time permission was given for this access, it was felt a fee should be attached. Staff recommends payment of $2952.00 in lieu of paving assessments and $635.00, one-half the cost of land for 80' right of way. Dr. Stansbury, representative of the corporation, said they felt this fee was fair,; but was concerned because of the nature of a "zipper" clause attached to this access, and felt if it was clesed at a later date, they should be reimbursed the amount of the fee. 'I Ii II Manager said a future Council could certainly consider such a request in the event permission was revoked. Omitting this from the agreement would not close the door to a future Council making this commitment. City Manager said it is recommended that the owners be 'charged the cost of paving as it would have been had the property had access charged to the property, as well as an amount for their portion of the 80' right of way which would have been dedicated by the property owner. It is recommended a revocable agreement be signed. II I I I I II I I I II ,[ II Ii I[ I Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy that an assessment for paving in the amount of $2952 and dedication land value in the amount of $635 be charged, and authorization given for signing of revocable agreement. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. Items for Council Consideration not Previously Discussed: 1. Eugene Water and Electric Board Sale of Surplus Property, approval of sale of a substation site at 6th and Filmore no authority to sell property without Council approval. Water Board and approved by them. Approval- EWEB has requested Council and one at Howard Avenue. EWEB has This matter has been acted on by the Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to authorize sale of substation site property at 6th and Filmore and on Howard avenue. In answer to Mrs. Beal, Manager explained monies received go into EWEB funds. The property was purchased by them, and held in their ownership. Rollcall vote taken. All councilmen voting aye, the motion carried. 2. ~Planning Commission Report (April 13 meeting) a. Extension of Conditional Use Permit, Lane County Council on Alcoholism - This property, which has been used as a half-way house known as Carlton House, is operateadby Lane County Council on Alcoholism. No complaints have been received about the operation of the facility, and there was no testimony at the Plannigg Commission meeting. b. I II 'I I I I II I, II I Accepting Grant of Powers, Low Rent Housing - The Planning Commission proposed this ordinance I because there are several applicants plannigg construction of low income housing. This would utilize authority granted to cities by $tate Statute. It would allow cooperation with non-profit sponsors similar to the way the city cooperates with the Housing Authority. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to grant extension of conditional use permit for Lane County Council on Alcoholism for Carlton House, located at ~th and Lawrence. Motion carried. Sign Code Amendments - The Planning Commission has held public hearings regarding several amendments to the sign code and forwarded these to the City Council for public hearing. The Manager explained that an ordinance adopted at a previous meeting was the one which should have a public hearing at this meeting. Staff recommends that the ordinance be repealed, and call a public hearing on the amendments to the code for the June 8 meeting. I II II I I I Ii I' Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to rescind Ordinance No. 15936, passed at the meeting of April 27, and call a public hearing for June 8 on amendments to the sign code. Motion carried. c. Mr. David Gordon, 1895 West 25th, effect. He questioned the amount notices required and how they had felt adoption of this of notice given. The been complied with. ordinance could have a far-reaching Planning Director explained " II :1 I \1 'I II II I: Mr. Gordon asked h th to protect the interests w y e present city code was not sufficient 5/25/70 - 6 ~