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...... e 3 I Mr. Williams proposed that, in the first paragraph, the word "equitable" be deleted. He did not feel such a tax would be equitable in terms of property benefit services. In the last sentence of the last paragraph he questioned whether the proposed capital improvements were in fact "long delayed," and felt it mi gh t be better to omi t those words. Councilmen discussed these suggestions, and upon voting, decided the memorandum should remain as written. 1/5/72 Approve endorsing MrsJi Beal moved. seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the Council adopt the statement the l~% income tax as proposed by Lane County. Motion carried. e C. Appeal from Planned., Unit Development, Sunshine Acres, Larry Cooley - At its December 7 meeting the Planning cOnmUssion approved a Planned Unit Development for Larry Cooley on land lying north of Harlow Road and east of Sunshine Acres Dri ve. This approval has been appealed by an affected property owner. A hearing should be called for January 24. 12/29/71 Approve 24 to hear Motion Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to call a public hearing January the appeal to the Planning COmaUssion decision in the above mentioned item. carried. I D. South Willamette, Portland Avenue Traffic - A petition was received from residents of the area of Portland Avenue and 30th Avenue requesting that Portland Avenue be closed at 30th only on weekend evenings. After a thorough study of the proposal, staff found it could not justify the cost of such a plan or the hazard which would be created by such a changing situation. Staff recommended permanent barricading at this location for a trial period of four to six weeks. This would.be a dif- ferent plan than the original suggestion for a diagonal diverter. A neighborhood meeting would be held after the trial period so that reactions. to the test could be expressed. Mr. Otto Becker expressed approval of this plan, and said that Cascade Manor had with- drawn its objections to this trial closure. Mr. Gene Klink, representative of to closure of 30th Avenue at this 29th from use of the Postoffice. to the traffic problem. the Postoffice Department, said they objected point because it would create congestion on They were interested, however, in a resolution Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to approve the staff recommendation for a trial barricade of Portland Avenue at its intersection with 30th Avenue. Mr. Gribskov said he did not honestly feel this would solve the noise problem, . but he felt the Council had to continue trials of different proposals until something was found which would be satisfactory. 1/5/72 Approve I Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. Harold Wald:, 2973 Portland Street, asked where the trial barricade is to be installed and said he was satisfied with its location as explained by the City Manager. Council President Teague recognized the presence of Mr. Otto C. Becker, 36W Bt 30th Avenue, in the audience, saying Mr. Becker had worked diligently on the resolution of tpe traffic problem in the South Willamette, Portland Street area, and thanked him for his efforts. e E. Abatements ~. 431 East'3rd Avenue 2. 631 West 11th Avenue These abatements are recommended for public hearing. They are both at some stage of demolishment, but work is not progressing satisfactorily. 1/5/72 Approve Mr. williams'moved seconded by Mr. Gribskbv to schedule a public hearing January 24 for abatement of dwellings located at 431 East 3rd and 631 West 11th., Motion carried. I Councilman Williams questioned the publ~b hearing process and abatement pro- cedure, and felt there were many buildings in the city in dangerous .condi tion. Could Councilmen request abatement of buildings, even if the Building Depart- ment did not consider them hazardous. City Manager explained the normal pro- cedure of inspection of buildings considered in hazardous condi tion, and that a report is made to the City Manager whether in the Building Department's opinion the building is in a hazardous condition. He explained steps taken to obtain conformance before requesting legal abatement. Council may take action to abate buildings, even if that is not the recommendation of staff. e F. Nightwatchman Trailer Request, 460 North Danebo Road - The location meets cri- teria and qualifications of the ordinance and has been inspected by the Build- ing Department. Public hearing is required. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that a public hearing be called on this matter January 24, 1972. Motion carried. 1/5/72 Approve 1/10/72 - 3 ...