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-- e e Linda Collins, 1128-A Alder, represented Old Friends. She sells vintage and experienced clothing. She said section 3.890 of the proposed ordinance concerning used merchandise dealers may affect many storekeepers. She thought it was intended for pawn shops and jewelry stores. Many of the requirements are difficult for storekeepers. It is hard to identify clothing. She has never had an inquiry about stolen clothing. She wondered if purchases at garage sales or flea markets make people used merchandise dealers. She suggested used merchandise be better defined. John M. Burkel, 637 West 7th, is president of B P Limousine and Taxi Company. Referring to the definition of a taxicab owner, Mr. Burkel said he is a lease agent and has independent contractors working for him as leasees. He wondered, in that case, who will be identified as the owner of the taxicab and who is responsible for fines. Mr. Burkel also is concerned about taxicab drivers. He would like to be able to check criminal records. He wondered what a misdemeaner is. Two taxicab drivers hired by Mr. Burkel received temporary licenses from the City and then were released when Mr. Burkel found their licenses had been suspended in another state. He was also concerned about the enforcement of the Uniform Business Practices laws. Larry Jones, 2262 Wisconsin, said it is important to have safe taxicabs. He sald the elimination of licenses will enable unsafe taxicabs to be driven. He said inspections should be required and they should be enforced. Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. He said written testimony will be received for two weeks. Discussing the need for council action, Mr. Gleason said most of the current licenses need to be renewed on July 1. If the council does not take action soon on the proposed revisions, an administrative hassle may be created. He suggested the staff answer questions from the council. Then the council could take acti on. Answering questions from Mr. Hansen and Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Smernoff said notices were mailed last week to everyone in the city who is affected by the proposed changes. People were told they could call the City for more information. Responding to questions raising in the testimony, Ms. Smernoff said the wheel chair coach regulations apply to the transportation of people to such places as the Hult Center. They do not apply to the transportation of people who need first aid or ambulance care. Therefore, drivers of the vehicles do not need medical training. Administrative rules will govern gambling through the Uniform Business Practice laws. The administrative rules indicate any games in the book by Hoyle can be played for social gambling. The wording in the proposed ordinance can be changed to reflect the language in the administra- tive rules. The regulations for merchant police and private detectives are identical and so they were combined. The City will continue to certify people who carry guns. Any company that hires unarmed guards will also have to be 1 icensed. The term "private security agency" can be changed to inc1 ude detective professions. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1985 Page 7