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e e e Councilor Obie acknowledged that differences existed in the towing companies and that those companies which saw themselves as an extension of the Police Depart- ment had a responsibility which went beyond the norm in dealing with the com- munity. He said this was the second time he had been involved with the ordi- nance, stating that he felt the provisions were just and that the option of calling in the Police Department was productive for the community. Mr. Obie acknow1eged that further correction could be made if the proposed ordinances were not sufficient. He stated that he had studied the development of the ordinance and did not feel the problem was resolved. He hoped that the proposed ordinances would solve the problem. Mr. Martin clarified that the prohibition contained in the ordinance previously adopted stated that any person authorizing or towing a vehicle from a lot not properly signed was guilty of the offense. Therefore, the property owner as well as the towing company could be held accountable under the current ordinance. Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Holmer and the rest of the task force for their efforts. He agreed that the integrity of the original intent of the ordinance had been maintained and that the proposed ordinances were better than what was originally adopted. He added that the City could modify the ordinances in the future if they proved to be inadequate. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Council Bills 2738 and 2739 were read the second time by council bill numbers only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, that the bills be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye on Council Bill 2738, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19242); the motion for final passage of Council Bill 2739 carried 7:1, Mr. Obie, Ms. Wooten, Mr. Ball, Mr. Holmer, Ms. Schue, Ms. Nichols, and Ms. Smith voting aye; Mr. Hansen voting nay; the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19243). The meeting was recessed at 9:07 and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. B. 1983 Annual Review of the Eugene Bikeways Master Plan (memo distributed) City Manager Michea1 Gleason introduced the agenda item. He felt that the April 23, 1984, memorandum from Bicycle Coordinator Diane Bishop adequately explained the item. He stated that staff was available to answer any questions of council. The public hearing was opened. There being no testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Wooten, to approve the 1984 Eugene Bikeways Master Plan as proposed. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 23, 1984 Page 8