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numbers of as many vehicles as possible. He added that costs of the ~ ordinance would include that equipment and signing. Responding to a question from Mr. Miller, Mr. Mason said the ordinance would attempt to control traffic flow but did not address trespassing, loitering, or litter. e Ms. Wooten expressed concern about the enforcement process and whether it would be selective. Mr. Mason said officers would enter the license numbers of as many vehicles as possible, and the computer would identify those that had passed an area designated as congested more than two times in a two-hour period. Ms. Wooten said it had been reported that a majority of about 1,100 citations last summer had been issued to cruisers, and she asked why the ordinance would be a more effective deterrent. Mr. Mason said citations and attempts at voluntary compliance did not send an effective message that the presence of cruisers created problems. Ms. Wooten asked about the impact of the ordinance in terms of the number of officers and the costs of enforcement. Mr. Mason said the traffic team consisted of five motor officers and one supervisor, who either were dedicated to liThe Gut" or used elsewhere, and required training would be minimal. Ms. Schue asked about publicity and implementation of the Portland ordinance. Mr. Mason said publicity of the ordinance in Portland had resulted in significant voluntary compliance, eliminating the need for enforcement, and it was hoped that results in Eugene would be similar. e Mr. Rutan asked about results in other communities. Mr. Mason said the success of ordinances in other communities generally depended on tactics and vigor of police in educating citizens and on follow-up with appropriate enforcement. e Ms. Bascom asked whether the threat of impoundment of the vehicle was considered an effective deterrent in other cities. Mr. Mason said enforcement would be the first response, and impoundment would occur only for second violations on the same date. He said the penalty was presumed to be a deterrent. Mr. Mason also said warnings would be posted on signs, and a third pass through the area would constitute a violation. Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. Tim Clements, 2136 McMillan, owner of the Glenwood Restaurant on South Willamette Street, spoke in support of the ordinance. Mr. Clements said he wanted to call attention to several issues. He said he agreed that a lack of alternatives existed, and he did not oppose cruising, but he opposed interference with people's livelihoods and the enjoyment of their residences. Mr. Clements said he favored efforts to bring about alternatives, rather than conventional enforcement, which had resulted in multitudinous citations and enforcement expenses. Mr. Clements said he had personal experience with and bills for litter clean-up, vandalism, and theft, which seemed to occur only on Friday and e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 22, 1988 Page 2