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It was understood the amendment would be considered on the public hearing agenda at the February 28, 1972 meeting. (See C.B.9597 page 14.) Conun 2/23/72 Affirm . N. Library Grant - A memorandum from the Librarian was noted in whi ch she said the- Library received a Title I Grant under the Library Services & Construction Act in the amount of $6,879.00. The Grant will allow one Federal dollar for every local dollar and should provide an excellent selection of records and microfilm for the new Art and Music section when it opens. Conun 2/16/72 File O. LCAA/Council Meeting - Council members were reminded of the scheduled meeting with the Lane County Auditorium Association on Friday, February 18, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. in the McNutt Room Conun 2/16/72 File p. Noise Pollution and Distribution of Project Status Report - Mrs. Beal called atten- tion to Dan Sellard's article in the February 20, 1972 Register-Guard with regard to different levels of noise in the Ci ty. She asked the status of a proposed decibel ordinance for enforcement of the recently adopted noise ordinance. Manager distributed copies of a status report on various projects including decibel regulations. Staff re- view indicates there is no decibel information readily available from other ci ties which could be upheld in Court and suggested retaining a consultant, if funds are available in the 1972-73 budget, to develop decibel levels for Eugene. . Councilman Williams commented on efforts at the National level to arrive at standards for measuring decibel levels which might serve as a basis for local efforts. Mrs . Beal replied that the West Coast is ahead with regard to air pollution regulations in many techniques that are particularly applicable in this area, and she feels because of the Comm difference of opinion on measuring noise levels and air pollution, trying some method 2/23/72 of enforcement might be better than waiting for National law. File Q. Conflict-of-Interest Policy - Copies were previously distributed to Council members of conflict-of-interest statement adopted by the Planning COmnUssion: Each voting member shall be entitled to vote at all regular and special meetings except that a member shall not !IOte when there is a conflict of interest; i.e., when the action to be taken can confer a significant economic benefit or impose a significant economic loss on the individual member. Where there is such a conflict of interest, the member should identify it immediately and not take part in any discussion or voting. If a member wishes to abstain in a situation where there is no direct pecuniary conflict of interest, but where the public might cOnstrue that such a conflict exists or if a mamber has a conflict deriving from his re- lationship with the person involved, then he may ask if he may abstain. If other members say "no" he must vote. This provision is intended to relate to close relatives and to professional relationships as well as to friendships. I I . Councilman Mohr suggested that in consideration of adoption of like statement of policy to be included in the Council bylaws the staff should be asked to prepare a brief statement on period of time for a challenge by a ci tizen inferring a conflict of interest. Manager commented that no action of the Council could take effect for the period of time set if it was subject to a challenge. Mrs. Campbell asked whether this was meant to apply also to EWEB. Mr. Mohr said they were free to adopt their own rules 'of procedure as the Planning COmnUssion has. Mrs. Beal said she thinks any conflict-of-interest recommendation should apply to all City boards and comnUssions. Conun 2/23/72 File NO action was taken. I I I I I I I ~L . I I I I I I ! Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that Items A through Q be approved, affirmed, and filed as noted, including delaying to March 27, 1972 the IKT appeal hearing (Item D) and approving further reappointments and appointments announced by Mayor Andersm at this meeting. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all councilmen present voting aye. IV - Liquor License Applications - New 'A. Excelsior Cafe, 754 East 13th - James and Arthur Pearl RA Restaurant Class A B. Gay 90's Tavern, 365 Coburg Road - Marion P. and Genevieve Joy Nixon RMBC - Retl3.il Malt Beverage Class C Both applications were approved by the Police Department Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to recommend approval of the liquor license applications. Motion carried unanimously. 4~ 2/28/72 - 13