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C. CitY/Co'Unty .Cont;';;wt -re; Management of Joint Social Services Fund-- Copies of contract ~ere previously distributed to Council members. The contract provides : for handl~ng of funds budgeted for social services through the County Health . Department. It has been approved by County Commissioners. Comm Mr. ~illiams.moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the contract. 9/5/73 Motion Approve carr~ed unan~mously. Comm D. Vacation of. 483:- feet. t of Center Way sOlith from Martin Street .,. Call hearing 9/5/73 Approve E. Sign C~de Variances for ERA Buildings Scheduled for DestructioniJu"xirig n.the Next .s~x Months - City Attorney advises that Council action by motion is not. s~ff~CUll'~t and that request must follow the Sign Code variance provision by : .f~rst be~ng considered by the Sign Code Board of Appeals. F. Petition for Sanitary Sewer in Lea Herb Plat and 480 feet west of City View' Comm 9/5/73 from 18th to 950 feet south - 32% Approve G. Sunland Homes Request for use of mobile home for office for Mobile Home Comm Sales, 2103 Highway 99 North 9/5/73 I Approve H. Request to Encumber Unexpended Funds for Elderly Low-income Housing as of Comm June 30, 1974 to be Available in 1974-75 - Joint Housing Committee 9/5/73 -- Approve I. Council Minutes, August 13, 1973 - As circulated Approve J. Historical Preservation Comrndttee - Mayor Anderson advised he had received acceptances from all appointees to the Historical Preservation Committee. Representing the Council will be Neil Murray - Chairman, Beth Campbell, and I Gus Keller. Also on the Committee will be Glenn Mason of the Pioneer Museum, I D. Norval Unthank - Architect, and Tbm Slocum - Real Estate Salesman. K. Ruling on Council Votes When Involving the Fasano Decision - Councilman Wood raised a question regarding Mr. McDonald's vote to abstain as it pertained to a rezoning matter at the last City Council meeting. Ci ty A ttorney advised his office has in draft form now detailed rules to aid the Council in future Comm rezoning matters. These guidelines will be available prior to the next council 8/29/73 meeting and hopefully will answer the question as to when a council member may File abstain from voting. L. Charter Amendment on Assessments - Councilwoman Beal asked when this material Comm would be forthcoming. Assistant City Manager advised that a meeting would be 8/29/73 held September 13th, and the Council would be receiving it promptly after that. File M. commi ttee on Various Uses of the Mall - Councilwoman Beal wondered if this - committee had met as yet. Parks Director Ed Smith advised that meetings have been held and that another meeting is scheduled to investigate different ways of creating new activity on the Mall. The Eugene Downtown Association, upon receipt of a preliminary report to them from the Mall Comrndttee, voted unanimously I against increasing other commercial acti vi ty on the Mall. The Comrndttee has Corom discussed providing more attractive surroundings - flower pots, etc. - to 8/29/73 encourage more cuI tural activi ty . They will continue their sessions until the File end of September. Comm N. Energy Conservation Measures - Councilwoman Beal felt the Council should throw 8/29/73 bouquets to EWEB for their efforts in promoting conservation of energy. File O. Fasano Decision Effect on Zone Change Issues in Which the Benefactor was a Campaign Contributor - Councilman Murray wondered about ,the responsibility of Comm the Council members in deciding issues in which a benefactor of a zone change 8/29/73 was a campaign contributor. City Attorney will address the issue. File P. Report by Fred Dyer, Manager of the Lane Transit District - Discussion had been held at the last Committee-of-the-Whole meeting regarding benches for people waiting for buses. The discussion created an interest in asking the Transi t District for an update. - Mr. Dyer reported that the Transit District is prepared to implement evening service -- ,- on September 17. He advised he has received many favorable comments regarding the I He expressed pleasure with the working '. progress the Transi t District has made. relationship the District has with the City. They are leading the nation in ridership increases and maintaining a high ridership level. With the launching of the : District's Phase 10 program, there will be an increase to a full-service transportation : system for the community, which will include route expansion and re-aligning some , ---- -''-- -. . 281 9/10/73 - 8