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-.- . IV. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE RIVER ROAD AREA Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced this topic. Teresa Bishow gave a brief staff report. Mr. Miller opened the public hearing. Wanda Simmons, no address given, although absent, had indicated her intention to speak against the proposed amendment schedule. There being no more requests to speak, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to amend the adopted City of Eugene Capital Improvement Program concerning the construction of sewers in the River Road Area. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING GAS FITTER LICENSING PROVISIONS Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Greta Utecht reported that it is the recommendation of the Planning and Development Department that the ordinance be repealed for the following reasons: the e City is currently duplicating a State-licensing process for many of the people doing this work and as of January 1, 1990, the State Construction Contractors Board will require all general and specialty contractors to be licensed, which will encompass the remainder of the gas fitters in the community who are not currently licensed by the State; no problems have been noted in the 4.5 years that the City has established the licensing procedures; the costs incurred for monitoring licensing is high; and by regulating the industry, the City takes on the responsibility for its activities. Ms. Utecht indicated that members of this industry support this recommendation. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. CB 4179--An ordinance concerning gas fitter licensing provisions; amending Sections 3.0005 and 8.200 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 3.182, 3.183, 3.184, and 3.185 of that Code; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by - MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 20, 19&9 Page 10 r;