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e Mr. Mason said he had observed no impact on cruising as a result of those clubs. He said cruising did seem to depend on weather, outside events, and holidays. Ms. Wooten said she had heard concerns about the lack of activities for several years while interviewing applicants for the youth commission, and she asked about the City's responsibility in that area. Mr. Gleason said a number of activities were provided at Autzen Stadium, the Hult Center, and by athletic and recreational programs, for which he saw no radical changes in funding. He said he thought cruising involved a limited population that would not necessarily be served by alternative activities. Ms. Wooten said she would vote against the ordinance. She said she did not think cruisers had the right to use South Willamette Street as a playground, but she believed the proposed ordinance was too burdensome and onerous, not even-handed, and the fines were too great. She suggested a different structure for the ordinance and that the council refer the issue to the Joint Parks and the Cultural Affairs Commissions for ways of providing significant and bonafide alternatives. CB 3023--An ordinance concerning traffic congestion thorough- fares; adding a new Section 5.155 to the Eugene Code, 1971; amending Section 5.990 of that code; and declaring an emergency. e Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Ms. Schue said she had several concerns about the issue, which she had been involved with for nine years. She said she was interested in providing a contained location for cars in a safe and agreeable area, she was concerned about impacts on neighborhoods, and she favored recreational alternatives for youth but was dubious about whether they would solve the problem. She said she did not like the ordinance's prohibition of three passes, which she thought was minimal, and she thought the fines were too high. She suggested reworking the ordinance. Mr. Miller expressed concern about the rights of homeowners and businesses. He said he thought it was the responsibility of the City to provide resources to curb problems and to enforce stiffer penalties, but he was not comfortable with the ordinance. He said he favored focusing on destructiveness and enhancing patrols if necessary. He urged representatives of car clubs to work with the youth commission on alternative activities. He expressed concern about impacts of litter, businesses closing early, congestion, and noise and said he saw a need to seriously address unacceptable behavior. e Ms. Bascom said she was concerned about effective use of police resources and about the disproportionate number of officers being used on liThe MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 22, 1988 Page 13