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"'11II e 3~G Ii I I Council Chambers :! Eugene, Oregon October 12, 1970 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 October 12, 1970 i~_the Council Chamber, with the following councilmen present: McDonald, Teague, Purdy, Bear, Gribsk.0v, _Mohr, Williams. Mrs. : Hayward was absent. Minutes of the meeting held September 28, 1970 as mailed to Council members were approved. Mayor Anderson extended a welcome to South Eugene High School classes who were in attendance in the audience. COMMITTEE REPORTS e Meeting held September 30, 1970: Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Purdy, Hayward, Beal, Gribskov, Mohr and Williams; City Manager and staff; and others. 1. Items from Mayor and Councilmen A. Bicycle Riding Lanes in the City - Mrs. Hayward said she had attended the bicycle I races held by the Parks Department, and in discussion with spectators and participants ~- had felt a need for better and more convenient facilities for bicycle riders. She suggested consideration could be given to curb cuts in sidewalks, removal of parking on one side of certain streets, or reservation of certain streets for bicycle traffic. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the staff examine and make rec- ommendations for means to increased use and convenience for non-motorized bicycles in the city, and come back with a plan for such provision. The City Manager said he had no knowledge of what had been done to provide for bicycle riders in other cities, and suggested that the staff return to the Council with an outline of a plan. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. ; Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item IA of the Committee Report. City Manager said he had received a great deal of encouragement from a number of people in the community - both the very young and the very old - to proceed with this study as rapidly as possible. He asked that consideration be given to traffic hazards by those riding, and asked that they obey existing ordinances. I Mayor Anderson suggested that traffic regulations be consolidated from the ordinances and written in language easily understood by laymen. Mr. George DeAngeloantonio, a University of Oregon student, said he had contacted the City Manager regarding the great need for bicycle routes. He said there are 33,000 bicycles in Eugene, and he felt these should be accommodated. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. e B. Rental Property, Raising of Standards - Mayor Anderson said he had become increas- ingly concerned about the low standard of rental property in particular areas of the City. He realized that some of these units provided housing for those with exceedingly low incomes, but he felt a study should be done and some provision made for inspection. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the Council request the Joint Housing Committee to examine possible standards and submit a recommendation. Councilman Williams, member of the Joint Housing Committee, said he had been concerned with this problem, and it had been discussed at great length by the Committee, but they had not made any recommendations. It had been recognized that an increase in standards would undoubtedly be accompanied by an increase in costs, which would work a hardship on students and other low income persons. I Mayor Anderson said he knew the Committee's concern, but felt the Council should:- direct the Committee to make such a study. Dr. Purdy suggested that all property be included. Mayor Anderson said the Housing Committee had been working over this for a long time, but that inclusion of all property was largely a legislative problem. The Joint Housing Committee was working on such proposed legislation. Councilwoman Ha~ard felt some effort should be made to control rents in apart~ e ments. She felt they were extremely high. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. 10/12/70 - 1 ..011