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DD'.H.B.2l53 Prescribes m~n~mum State standards regarding obscentiy. Authorizes stricter local ordinances. - I No position was taken on H.B.2l53. EE+ Traffic Safety Commission Legislation Council members were previously furnished a list of legislation upon which the Traffic Safety Commission requested Council authorization to state a position.' Traffic Engineer explained that the COmnUssion in the past has lobbied legisla- tion having to do with traffic safety. However, in this session they have not, I been able to follow this procedure because of Council action requiring its authorization for any position given as that of the City. Mayor Anderson suggested endorsement of the Commission's posi tion as shown on the list of legislation unless any particular bill is segregated for further discussion at the Mar 27 Council meeting. It was understood any Council member wanting further information could contact Traffic Engineer prior to the formal meeting. Comm 3/21/73 :Affirm I e Mrs. Beal asked about bicycle legislation. Traffic Engineer said discussed deals primarily with traffic safety. Assistant Manager major bicycle legislation will be forthcoming at the State level. will be brought to the Counci,l in the next week or S9. the legislation Comm added that 3/21/73 Local ordinances Affirm l':~ _~_ --~-.~ , FF. FAA Grant - Mayor Anderson announced approviil or an FAA Grant for $69,000 for land I Comm I acquisition, eonstruction of roads, and installation of fencing for Mahlon Sweet 3/14/73 I, _Fidd.' .' ' ., .' ' . . ,~', F'ile GG. Wine/Beer Service, Laure1wood - Councilwoman Campbell inquLred about City policy I ; with regard to service of beer and wine at the Laure1wood building. Parks Di- , rector said that only beer is allowed and only in the downstairs portion of the ~ building. Because of inquiries from various organizations 'renting the upstairs and other Ci ty recreational facilities, Parks Department is investigating and a recorrunendation on how to handle the situation will be prepared for Council con- si derati on. ;.--- __.~ __ _ '.~ ...... (l" HH;Legis1ation - Councilwoman Campbell asked whether individual councilmen had the ,responsibility for lobbying on State legislation on which the Council had taken ia stand. Manager explained the present procedure of transmitting the City's posi- r :tion to each of ~e Lane delegates, listing each bill separately with the Council's :position stated thereon. Only when legislation is felt to be of critical importance ,are people sent to Salem to speak for the City. The legislative Analyst 'kee~track of those bills which the Council wants to follow but does not normally attend ---- hearings in Salem. Bills are'a1so followed through the League of Oregon Cities legi~lative program. In answer to Councilman McDonald, Manager explained that , the Legislative Analyst is paid by the City on a part-time basis. II~WCPosition, Tax Bill -' Cou~cilwoman 'C~mpbel1 asked if the League of Oregon Cities had taken a position on the Governor's tax bill. Mayor Anderson answered that the League would remain neutral since the legislation relates to education. . ~ c::::' - ~~:lii - J~ Demolition Party, Skinners Butte Abandoned Reservoir - Council was invited by Jaycees to watch the onset of destruction of the abandoned reservoir on Skinners Butte at noon on Saturday, March 24, 1973. Comm 3/14/73 File Comm 3/14/73 File Comm 3/21/73 File I Comm \ 3/21/73 ---' File , relief for \ I \ \ " KK. H.B.2309 - Requires Fire Marshal to set standards and provideS tax privately-owned buildings renovated to meet standards. Legislative Analyst explained that H.B.2309 had been tabled in committee. LL.H.C.R.5 - Establishes Oregon rain beetle as offici~l State insect. LegiSlative Analyst said that',H.C.R.5 had been tabled. e J.Vl1V.U H.B.239B - Authorizing $200,000,'000 in tax exempt revenue bonds to finance the construction, sale, and rehabilitation of 14,000'low- and moderate- income housing units. Council previously authorized support of this legia1ation (see committee January 24, 1973). _ -~-_. _ ._- ,- -~--~-_._--------------.- --,---- \. ')5" 3/27/73 - 15 Comm '3/21/73 File Comm 3/21/73 File Cormn 3/21/73 File