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"'II e ~&I I Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon February 22, 1971 Adjour~~~, meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by Hi~ Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson, at 7:30 p.m. on February 22,,1971, in the Council Chamber, with the following Councilmen present: Messrs. Teague, Mohr and McDonald; Mrs. Beal; Messrs. Williams and Hershner; Mrs. Campbell. I. Items to be considered with Gne motion, after discussion of individual items, if requested. These items were discussed at committee meetings of February 10 and February 17, 1971. I *A. Request to Vacate City View from Shields to 28th Avenue - The Building Department has 2/10/71 been requested to issue building permits for construction of duplexes in this area. Several years ago the Planning Commission recommended vacation of this street along with similar segments of Cleveland and Arthur Streets. After lengthy public hearings, the Council vacated Cleveland and Arthur, but declined the vacation of City view. The discussion involved access to property to the south belonging to Mr. Roger Chrysler. Since a previous vacation by the County was invalidated by a court decisi~ the present status is somewhat obscure. There is a question whether the street was ever surrendered to the City by the Cpunty, and whether the existence of the street permits construction of duplexes on possible corner lots ~ The matter has now come back because people,=::in the area have petitioned that the City request Lane County to surrender-City View to the City so that it may be vacated and the problem eliminated. The Planning commission heard the matter at its last meeting, and felt that its original recommendation for vacation still stood. It is the staff recommendation the Council either refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a final recommendation or proceed with a full public hearing at the ,Council level. e Councilman Williams felt the Council shouJd request the Planning Commission to review its decision, and that the legal question should be resolved before the Council schedules a public hearing. ' Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to ask the Planning Commission to review the legal status of th1s matter, and its prior recommendation, and make a new recommendation. Motion carried. Councilman McDonald was concerned with the,,':ninutes of this item, and felt the Council intent had been to refer the matter to the Planning Commission and ~hat a public hearing would be set. City Manager agreed that the recommendation had been to refer the matter to Commission, and that is what the action will be, when the item is, approved. will then be set. the Planning A public hearing approve B. Legislation 2/10/71 1. S.B;~ Recommending creation of a housing division at the state level. I Mr. Jordan explained that Mrs. Niven is now appearing before a legislative committee in support of this ,bill, and has r~quested Council review. He outlined features of the bill, and recommendations for change. Mayor Anderson said this bill had been discussed before by the Council and at the Joint Housing Committeee. He felt the Council should support the bill, since it fits into its housing policy. e Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to direct staff to prepare a resolution directed to the Urban Affairs comrrutteesupporting the bill authorizing creatimof a State Housing Division. Councilman williams asked if the motion should not include support of proposed changes suggested by Mrs. Niven. Mr. Gribskov and Mrs. Beal agreed to this 'amendment. Vote taken on amended motion. ,Motion c~rried. (For Resolution see Page ~) approve 2. H.B. 1112 - Deals with explosives and is basically in two parts, the first which would require permits for sale and use of dynamite and explosives and the second which relates to sale and use of bmack powder and smokeless powders. I Fire Marshal Wendell wick explained that the bill puts the burden of investigation on the local Fire Department, and it is felt this, would more properly be the duty of the Police Department. Funds received would be transferred to the State, rather than used for reimbursement to the local jurisdiction. Mr. Jordan explained that the bill will provide for licenses for those purchasing dynamite and all explosives. e John Rutledge of the Police Department said it was hoped this bill would pass with the inclusion of the black powder section, but it would be of some assistance even if it did not, since there is now practically no control. Mrs. Bea1 moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the Council request staff'to prepare *LteID$. printed -in -italics are from co1T)17J:j.ttee meetings of Feb. 10 and 17, 1971' 2/22/71 - 1 ....