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Councilman Wood wondered whether the possJ.bility of receiving money from the . Stat:e .would create competition among cities for State buildings in their com- mun~t~es. Manager said it would be a minor factor in decision on location of State buildings since those decisions are based usually on statutory require- ments and where State se,rvices are needed. Vote was taken on the motion to support H.B.2108 in principle. Moti.on carried . unanimously. 6;H.B.2204 - Establishes field burning fee, $1,00 per acre for fields with str w ,. 50~ if cleared of straw ,- a H.B.2205 - Extends life of committee on field burning for ~ix months' Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. ,Keller to support H.B.2204 and 2205. Motion ; carried unanimously. .' ,.-. 7.H~B.2329 - Abo1ishesregiana1 air pollution control authorities. Authorizes formation of regiona,1 and local air pollution control districts at discretion of EOC for purposes of making studies and advising EOC :Councilwoman Beal strongly opposed this bill. She said that Lane County region ,has the best air quality enforcement in the ,State and a good record in disposal lof waste materials. In addition, there is no assurance that the local office :wou1d be funded or continued here under the proposed bill. 'Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Hr. Keller to take a strong stand against H.B.2329. Councilwoman Campbell suggested pUblic testimony should be taken on this legis- lation. Mrs. Bea1 didn't feel it necessary. She said the DEO proposed to maintain a neutral position, and this region would have to protect its own air quality organization. : Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. 8. H.B. 2657 - Requires popular vote on all urban renewal projects and all revisions" thereto. Prohibits municipality ,from doing more than one project at a time. Mr. williams moved seconded by Mrs. Bea1 to oppose H.B .2657. Motion carried : unanimously. 9.S.B.l59) H.B.2424)- Uniform residential landlord and tenant act Copies of summaries of the two bills were previously distributed to . members. Councilman Williams said that because of the controversial ,the proposed legislation the Joing Housing Committee is not ready to ,position. Council nature of take a .. Comm 2/28/73 Approve e Comm 2/28/73 Approve - Comm 2/28/73 Approye Comm 2/28/73 Approve Comm 2/28/73 Affirm . ': No action was taken. Councilwoman Campbell cited various complaints of students at the University about available housing. $he hoped that there would be a recommendation from the Joint Housing Committee in time for the Council to take a stand on this legislation. CounciLman Williams reviewed actions taken by the Housing Committee in its consideration of the legislation~ Also, some CjJ?eas. of agreement and disagreement which seem apparent between landlords and tenants. He $,aid the Housing Committee wantedJIlore specific inforination on those areas so did not want t01llake a recominendation. until that was done.. CODl1cilwOJilan Real said there appeared to be nothing' ohjectionahle about the legisl'ation and it wouid provide a skeleton from which to work in leasing living quarters. In answer to Councilwoman Campbell's question as to whether the Legislative Analyst could research the legiSlation more fully, Manager said in view of the controversial nature of the bill it-;,is doubtful anything effective could be prepared in time for the March 14 committee meeting. He suggested that infoI'Jllation presented at hearings would be of benefit, and the Council would have an opportunity to go on record after that testimony is received. Some di::;cussion centered on unifoI'Jll legislation, Mr. Williams noting that the legislation before tneLegislature was rushed from committee without going through the normal procedure of $ain.ing, approvill from the Bar Association. It was 1lllderstood further information would be deyeioped for Council consideration before a position is taken. .r. OverparkAssessment, Kaufman's :"'Truae'Kaufman' Objected to'the"assessment against Kaufman's store property at 957 Willamette Street for the 10th and oak Overpark. :'She said recent changes in the downtown area resulted in very little djfference 'in distance between the entrances of Kaufman's and The Broadway to the Overpark, and that the difference in assessment rate for the two stores is not justified. 'It was understood staff rePort on the question would be prepared for future Council consideration. .'On ,+ 3/12/73 - 6 . Comm 2/28/73 'Affirm