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.: ~ -: . ,', . -- Wayne Musgrove said that having both the Mayor and the head of the Chamber on the delegation added to the group's "clout", since the Japanese are very aware of titles and positions. He said that the group's stay in Kakegawa had included a banquet, a visit to City Hall, and visits to three area industrial plants. , He said that a "summit" meeting had been held with the officials of Kakegawa's prefecture, which had provided opportunity for an exchange of ideas and for the Eugene delegation to discuss what is available for businesses and industries in Eugene. Mr. Musgrove praised the stamina and energy of the Mayor in his efforts to promote Eugene and to represent the City on the trip. Mayor Keller introduced other members of the delegation and said that Corinne Hunt and Jean Paul, who had been on the delegation, were not present. He said that the general response the delegation got from government and industry representatives was that there were interest in and encouragement for Eugene's efforts but that the City should recognize that, to be successful, such efforts would require sincerity, dedication, and hard work over a long period of time. Mayor Keller said that the Kakegawa/Eugene Sister City program was one of the most active of these programs. On behalf of the City Council, Council President Obie expressed his thanks to Mayor Keller, his wife, and the other members of the delegation for their time and hard work. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consideration of Abatement of Property located at 2444 University - Street (memo, background information distributed) City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced Bob Thomas, Department of Housing and Community Conservation (HCC). Mr. Thomas said that since an abatement is equivalent to the taking of property, he would need to recite for the record the hazardous conditions that exist on the property, for use by the City Attorney's Office in preparing a resolution to bring before the council. He noted that since the building is vacant, there is no question of displacement or relocation of occupant s. Mr. Thomas listed the following violations of Chapter 8 of the City Code: 1 ) Supporting wood members in the structure are too small or too rotted out to support the building load; 2) The kitchen sink does not h'ave the proper type of drain trap to prevent noxious gases from escaping into the building; 3) The covered porch is located too close to the property line--this is a danger since it both raises the chance of spread of fire to and from neighboring structures and makes access for emergency vehicles difficult; and 4) There is a lack of weather protection due a leaking roof, inadequate paint protection, and lack of gutters. Mr. Thomas said that in addition there is a violation of Chapter 6 of the Code because the building is an attractive nuisance which is open to children and transients and because debris accumulated on the property could harbor rats or other pests. Mr. Thomas said that owners of the property were notified on March 22, 1978, of the condition of the building and have failed to make the necessary repairs. He said that present in the Council Chamber was a person interested in purchasing the structure and correcting the violations, assuming that action is not taken by the council to remove the building. Mr. Thomas said that the broker for that - person was also present. Mr. Thomas said staff recommended that that the council MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 25, 1982 Page 2