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Mayor Anderson commented on the various ways in which board and commission members are appointed. He said the Building superintendent is now preparing a recommendation with the idea of attaining some uniformity in the appointments, and that this may be some- thing Council members may wish to consider and determine how they want the appointments made. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried unanimously. Corom 2/23/72 Approve A, ., Mayor Anderson announced further appointments to be added to those announced at the committee meeting on February 23, 1972: Human Fights Commission - Ron Couser, 2345 Patterson Street, replacing Rev. Lemuel McKinnie, for the 3-year term ending January 1, 1975 Michael V. Phillips, 545 Sweet Gum Lane, reappointed for the 3-year term ending January 1, 1975 He also announced a vacancy on the Sign Code Board of Appeals and asked Council members for suggestions. C. Vacation Alley between 7th and 8th from Olive Street east 160 feet (Jacobs/ERA) - The Renewal Agency requested the Council to set a hearing date on the vacation of this alley at the February 28, 1972 meeting to avoid delay in consolidating two parcels in the renewal area. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the hearing date be set at the February 28, 1972 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (See C.B.9598 page 14.) Corom 2/23/72 Approve D. Sign Code Appeal, International King's Table, 25 Silver Lane - Manager said the peti- tioner asked for a two-week delay on the hearing set for February 28, 1972 on the appeal of denial of use of flags as external decor at this location. Principals in the IKT firm will be out of town. There are no legal publications of hearing dates on this type of appeal. .' Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to delay the hearing two weeks. Motion carried unanimously. Manager said Mr. Cleveland, attorney for International King's Table, requested delay of their appeal until the March 27, 1972 meeting since he will be out of town. E. Realignment of Ward Boundaries - Copies of a map showing present and proposed ward boundaries were distributed to Council members. Bill Sugaya, planning office, pointed out the proposed boundaries on a wall map and explained that they followed as closely as possible precinct lines set by the County. The only instance where they were not followed is in Precinct 401 where the County lines were changed after ward boundary, realignment WaS made. This involves about 168 people. Manager pointed out the locations of residences of present Council and EWEB members , and said the boundary changes will not affect any elected encwnbents. Councilman Williams asked if this change will be in effect until the next population count in ten years. Manager said the Council could change the boundaries at any time when there is need to equalize because of population COunt made by the City, any significant annexation or any other major factor. He said it is not clear whether it is required or optional to equali ze, but if any action is taken wi th the ward populations completely out of balance',' an action could be challenged. I I I e; Councilman Mohr commented on the limits on which a challenge would be valid, that it ranges from 6% in some states to .2% in others; the proposed wards vary from .8% to 1% and give the one man/one vote representation as closely as possible. Mrs. Campbell asked whether the change is recommended for immediate decision. Manager said he knows of no reason to delay it. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the proposed ward boundary realignment. Neil'Murray, 653 West Broadway, expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed boundary of Ward III. He said that ward is at somewhat of a disadvantage because of inclus.ion of two fairly diverse neighborhoods in the ward but separated by the River Road area. He said he thought it would be of benefit to Council members in representing citizens if each ward is made up of neighborhoods sharing common interests. Mr. Murray expressed the opinion that WUd III would be better. made up of the Bethi].-Danebo area and enough area to the south to equalize its population with the other three wards. Mayor Andez:son said that under the present system representation is based on mathematical' considerations. If it were a type or neighborhood representation pzppostion that was wanted then the City would be in position to create eight wards and bring actual neigh- borhoods into wards. . Manager: said the WillaJeenzie area does not have enough population in itself and has to be combined with the portion to the west or south. The wjJ.lamette River and North Bank 4,4 2/28/71 . 8