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VI. RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES (memo, e resolution distributed) Mr. Gleason said that this matter was an important part of the City's efforts at deregulation. He introduced Mick Nolte, Superintendent of Building Inspection, Public Works Department. Mr. Nolte discussed the work of the Coordinated Permit Counter Task Team (CPCTT). He noted that this group was engaged in a comprevensive review of all City permit and development process, with the intent of streamlining these processes wherever possible. He said that guidelines for changes to the land use process had been developed by the CPCTT and, after review by the Planning Commission and the Citizen Involvement Committee, would be presented to the council at a future meeting. He said that the CPCTT will also review the Capital Improvement Program and street and utility assessment processes, the business licensing process, and the fire code, as well as other processes. He said that, in keeping with the streamlining work of the CPCTT, staff suggested that the City support simplification of the State Building Construction Codes through adoption of a resolution urging uniformity and simplicity in those codes and that the City support legislative action toward such simpilification. Res. No. 3737--A resolution relating to the uniformity and simplicity of building and construction codes. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. VII. SATURDAY MARKET MOVE TO PARK BLOCKS (memo, background information distributed) e Mr. Gleason introduced John Porter, Acting Director, Department of Housing and Community Conservation. Mr. Porter noted that Hugh Prichard, Chairperson of the Downtown Commission, was present to respond to questions from councilors. Mr. Porter said that the Downtown Commission recommended moving the Saturday Market to the park blocks at 8th Avenue and Oak Street. He said that Lane County had agreed to this use. Mr. Obie noted that the Executive Director of the Saturday Market was present to answer questions from councilors. Mr. Obie suggested that closing Park Street on days of the market be considered to ease pedestrian crossings in the area. Mr. Porter said that moving of the market from November 27 through the end of 1982 was being done as an experiment. He said that long-term issues, such as suggestions for street closings, would be worked out through the Downtown Plan. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the Downtown Commission's support of the Saturday Market move to the park blocks at 8th and Oak Street. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 24, 1982 Page 6