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Ms. Schue said some residents in her area were upset at the appearance of a house that had been moved in and not finished. Ms, Bascom said she agreed with e the concerns expressed and thought the issue of timing should be addressed. Mr. Holmer asked whether certificates of required for occupancy were habitation of residences. Mr, Gleason said certificates of occupancy were required for habitation, but concerns still applied to structures that were unoccupied. He suggested that staff work with Mr, Bennett on the issue and bring back a proposal. Ms. Schue and Mayor Obie requested that staff attempt to address the issues of finishing work and site review for houses being moved. Mr. Gleason said he thought the process might require code amendments and perhaps a public hearing before the Planning Commission, Responding to Mr, Bennett's request, Ms, Schue agreed to assist with efforts to address the issue. D. Cultural Affairs Ms. Bascom complimented the Mayor's presentation and the video at yesterday's lunch with the Oregon Transportation Commission. Ms. Bascom reported that nine hours of the Oregon Bach Festival had been featured on the Canadian Broadcasting Company last Saturday and Sunday. She said she would playa short excerpt of the broadcast at the joint meeting of the City Council and the County Commissioners. She added that Lane County had e assisted with the broadcast, which had received laudatory comments and had been aired around the world. E. League of Oregon Cities Ms. Schue reported that the League of Oregon Cities planned to hold a goal- setting session next Wednesday. She said councilors could give suggestions and comments for the session to her, F. Solar Access Ordinance Mr. Miller said attempts were being made to arrange meetings regarding the City Solar Access Ordinance. He said communication appeared to be improving, and he suggested postponing a decision until a meeting could be held to address language in the ordinance. He said issues included interpretation of the ordinance, adding that he thought a resolution was possible that would allow protection of access and support from the building industry. Ms. Wooten suggested that meetings include proponents of the ordinance, such as the Willamette Valley Solar Energy Association, EWEB, the League of Women Voters, the Department of Energy, and others. Mr. Gleason said the item would be on the City Council agenda of September 28. He said he would meet with staff and would attempt to hear all interests in reaching a compromise. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1987 Page 2