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3~7 e 10/12/70 - r ., I' Ii il ,I I I' I' Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item IB of the Committee report. I: " Councilwoman Beal requested the Joint Housing Committee to consider the amount of rents paid. Councilman Williams explained problems in this regard, and said the Joint Housing Committee had discussed this point. If this issue was considered, cost control and wage control would also have to be considered. Mayor Anderson said his intention had been that the Joint Housing Committee be given a free hand to look into the matter of raising rental housing standards. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. C. Legislative Program, Council - Councilman Mohr felt there were a number of things the Council should study for proposal to the legislature. He suggested a study meeting with the Planning Department, Housing Committee and others to outline ideas. Mayor Anderson said that the League of Oregon Cities is developing a package, and such a study session should be held as soon as possible after the League meeting of October 10. e Mr. M~onald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item ICof the Committee report. Councilman Mohr requested a date be set for a Council study session relating to legislation. The Manager said a format could be determined at the next committee meeting. Mayor Anderson felt the Council should instruct its voting delegate as to its wishes. :. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. I D. Community Relations Position - City Manager introduced Captain Dick Jones of the Fire Department who will be assuming the Community Relations position on a temporary bas is. Mayor Anderson welcomed Mr. Jones and thanked M~. Rutledge, who is leaving that position to act as administrative assistant to the Police Chief. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item ID of the committee report. Motion carried. ! II. Disorderly Conduct Ordinance - The City Attorney outlined points in the ordinance, and said his office felt it was in form for final consideration. # The Council discussed various points with which they were concerned. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that a public hearing be set for consideration of the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to set a public hearing ~or consideration of proposed disorderly conduct ordinance for the Council meeting of October 26, 1970. Motion carried.' City Manager reminded the Council of a November 9 meeting conflict with the League of Oregon Cities meeting and suggested the Council might wish to schedule the November meetings for November 16 and November 30. It was the Council consensus that the meetings ~llould be scheduled for November 16 and November 30. I III. Reconsideration of City Milk Inspection Service - A letter received from the Department of Agriculture was circulated with the Agenda which gave an up to date summary of the status of sale of raw milk in the Eugene area. The staff has attempted to obtain additional information concerning raw milk; but has been unable to obtain any statistics. Councilwoman Hayward had been concerned that the Council abolished local inspection without public notice. She felt interested persons should have been given an oppor- e ; tunity to appear. " Councilman Purdy suggested that staff contact other states which allow raw milk ,. production, and request information concerning matters such as certification, labeling, etc. He did not feel the labeling now used in this area was sufficient. Mayor Anderson felt it might be well to table this matter and then discuss possible legislatillon to be developed and proposed,:to the legislature. If this proved unsuccesssful, the Council could then work at the local level. , ,I Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the Council postpone action on the matter of milk inspection and request staff to prepare information for a legislative program, prior to the legislative session. If this is not successful, a public hearing will be scheduled. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague approve Item III of the Committee report. I Mr. Jerry Fogelson, 70 East 23rd, suggested the Council reconsider its action to eliminate city milk inspection service. He did not feel sufficient consideration:,had been given to the matter or to public opinion. He was concerned that milk now being sold in the city was not of good quality, and felt people should be protedted. Mayor Anderson exp}ained that the city was advocating legislation to make state inspection more effective. -. e Councilman Tea~ue requested staff to have a report to the Council before the legislative session ~ 10/12/70 - 2