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Vic Smith, 3469 Hilyard Street, said he owns the property that would like to e have parking restored. He di stributed wri tten materi al and a map of the IYoperty to councilors. He noted Mr. Hanks had commented that the driveway from his property onto Hilyard was seldom used. Mr. Smith said that this was not the case and that he used the driveway daily during the week. He said that there was no way for him to use the driveway without either backing into traffic or stopping in traffic to back into the parki ng space. He agreed that it was hazardous for seniors to cross Hilyard at this point and suggested they walk to the push button traffic signal at the corner rather than jaywalking in the middle of the block. He noted that Portland Manor at West 29th Avenue has such a signal. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. Mr. Hanks noted that jaywalking was not illegal in Eugene. He said that installa- tion of a pedestrian-activated crossing signal at this intersection was on the list of proposed future installations but that it was far enough down on the list so that it could be decades before it was funded. Mr. Hanks noted that the gravel driveway discussed by Mr. Smith was not the primary access to the main parki ng lot. He said staff had tried to strike a balance between the needs of seniors in the area and inconvenience caused to Mr. Smith. Responding to a question from Councilor Hansen, Mr. Hanks said that the lIislandll was a reflectorized divider and that the reflectors would be visible at night. Councilor Smith left the meeting. e Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to deny the appeal. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. II. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING: LEVYING ASSESSMENTS/REFERRAL TO JUNE 20 HEARINGS PANEL CB 2651--An ordinance 1 evyi ng assessments for all ey pavi ng between Ferry Street and Patterson Street from 17th Avenue to 18th Avenue (83-06). Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the first time and referred to the Assessment Hearing Panel for heari ng June 20, 1983, wi th panel recommendation to be brought back for council consideration June 27, 1983. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. CB 2652--An ordinance levying assessments for paving and storm sewer on Hawthorne Street from 500 feet west of Berntzen Road (83-07). Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the first time and referred to the Assessment Hearing Panel for hearing June 20, 1983, with panel recommendation to be brought back for council consideration June 27, 1983. Roll call vote; e motion carried unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1983 Page 14