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e CB 2738--An ordinance concerning parking; amending Sections 5.010, 5.285, and 5.540 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding a new Section 5.240 to that code; and providing an effective date. CB 2739--An ordinance declaring unlawful business practices for owners of parking facilities and towing and vehicle storage businesses; providing remedies; adding Sections 4.980, 4.981, 4.982, 4.983, 4.984, 4.985, and 4.987 to the Eugene Code, 1971; amending Section 4.990 of that code; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bills be read the second time by council bill numbers only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Councilor Wooten thanked Mr. Holmer and the members of the committee for their work. She hoped that it would not be necessary to spend as much time on the issue in the future. e Councilor Hansen stated he had concerns with the ordinances as proposed, stating that he sympathized with the property owners and the towing companies. He did not feel the towing companies should take the abuse for a decision taken by the property owners. He was also concerned with the proposed $500 fine for improper signing when the problem existed of signs being torn down. He felt that the ordinance should address the proper posting of signs but should not require property owners to weekly install signs destroyed or removed. In regard to the property posting of signs, Mr. Hansen said the letter received from Rick LeBrun raised the issue of establishing requirements for parking in landlord/tenant relations. He felt that some confrontations beyond the City's need for control of the towing situation will be created by the ordinance. In regard to problems related to parking by visitors to Eugene, he felt that more effort should be placed on that issue rather than assisting those individuals illegally parked. He stated that he did not have any sympathy for the offender. Councilor Schue stated that it was a difficult issue to address all the problems involved. She felt the City could not be responsible for the "1ack of charm" or lack of politeness by the general public. Ms. Schue felt that the ordinance will help the problem. She said adding the hours of towing to the signs will warn the public of the consequences. She felt the ordinances were the best compromise under the circumstances. She recognized that the City will receive complaints about the lack of response from the Police Department on issuing citations, but she said the property owner could still have the vehicle towed if the property was properly signed. Councilor Hansen stated that while he did not have any problem supporting Council Bill 2738 which amended the current parking ordinances, he felt the areas of attachment and fees charged in Council Bill 2739 will raise problems. He asked that the motion on the ordinances be separated so that his concerns with the second ordinance could be addressed. Mayor Keller stated that he would separate the motion on the ordinances. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 23, 1984 Page 7