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--._-- -- - ___.._ ~_d _ Regardi~g discussing of' zoning-issues at Committee of the Whole meetings, Mr. Korth fel tit would be out of order as it would not fi t Council procedures. When a tour is held, the matter is placed on the Committee agenda simply to get it on the \... ensuing Monday night agenda. Directing questions at the Committee of the Whofe ,would be out of order unless the questions were general in nature. A specific question could be raised and then not resolved until the Monday night hearing. :Planning Director stated that, in the staff notes, both sides are presented. Staff I notes are now labeled "preliminary" because, at the public hearing, there might be testimony that would change a position. He feels a predicament has arisen where the City Council would be the only body that could hear zone change matters and he does not feel the court has the understanding or urban planning expertise necessary to allow council to operate properly. There are matters that need to be worked out, and it will .be a learning process for all. -Jim "Sheppa.ra~'realtor, wonderedliow -the - Fasano case restricts him in his conversations with officials. He was advised that conversation-wise, he can talk to the Planning staff but not the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Wood questioned allowing a council member to read planning notes but not to attend commission meetings. Mr. Korth advised this may be too conservative but lit is simply the recommendation at this time. He is uncomfortable with one lor two members going to meetings and getting a different slant. Too, sometimes 'an issue is continued at a subsequent meeting. '. :Councilman Keller wondered what WOuld happen if council members do discuss :particular issues. Mr. Korth felt it was a question of prejudicing a party. He (supposed it would be incumbent upon the person prejudiced against to prove it. l lThe main point seems to be that, in order for all parties to get a fair hearing, ,it is necessary that both parties should be represented when any information is ~conveyed and that all council persons be uniformly notified. If an individual Comm :should call a council member, that council member could ask the person to submit 7/11/73 ,his ideas in writing and they would be added to the public record. The general i File 'consensus was that, until the Attorney General clarifies all the issues in question,: mum's the word. Councilman Murray asked about proposed State legislation having to do with planning com- missions' definitions and procedures. Manager said the legislation was adopted and will become effective October 5, 1973. It permits the use of a hearings official in place of a commission on some of its responsibilities, makes the Council the appeal body, defines to some extent vocations of commissioners, and provides for appointment of com- missioners by the Council. It was understood copies of the legiSlation would be obtained for distribution to Council members. There was further discussion with regard to effect of , the Fasano decision upon actions ,. of the Council with the understanding additional information will be brought to the Council to give an opportunity for more detailed discussion. K. ,Newly-Adopted Chapter '172'> O~"egon ~w~~_19?d~e1at.ing to Open PUblic'}~ee-tings - Ci tfj--- iManager advised it does not appear that this new open public meeting law will create :any problems. City Attorney's office can review and provide answers if any questions !should arise. .Comm I 7/11/73 L. ,Subdivision Ordinance - Copies distributed to Council, which included platting File ,'standards on streets. Council was advised that if, in reviewing the matter, there iare questions elaboration will be provided by the staff on the ordinance. Comm 7/11'/73 M. ,Withdrawal of Appeal of Planning Commission Action Re: Edgewood West Planned Unit File !Development - Manager advised that, as of this date, the issue is laid to rest, as iMr. Richard L. Unruh, Architect, has indicated his desire to withdraw his appeal. Comm I 7/11/73 . N. iRelocation of Road in Alton Baker Park - City Manager referred to a letter from the File ;Board of County Commissioners thanking the Council for their recent action regarding the relocation of a road in Alton Baker Park. Comm , 7/ll/73 File . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve, affirm, and file as noted Items A through N. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. 2-'3' 7/23/73 -8 .."