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The revisions have been clarified so that City ordinances governing the sale . of weapons do not conflict with Federal laws, Ms. Smernoff said. The defini- tion of dangerous weapons has been changed to indicate that a folding knife longer than five inches and swords are dangerous weapons. Ms. Smernoff said wheel chair vehicles are similar to taxicabs. They trans- port people who are in wheel chairs, but who do not need medical assistance. The revisions require drivers to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and nurse's aide training. The revisions also establish penalties for false alarms received by the Police and Fire Departments, Ms. Smernoff said. Responding to questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Smernoff said some Detectives I and II carry weapons. The City will still license both categories of detec- tives and, in addition, will require certification from the Police Department in gun handling for armed detectives. The title of the licensing regulations will be IIDetective and Security Agencies. II Answering questions from Ms. Bascom, Vic Mann of the Police Department said the City will notify the owner the first time a false alarm is reported. The second time a false alarm is reported, a citation will be issued. The penalty will be decided by the Municipal Court. Ms. Smernoff said the City will notify people who operate alarm systems of the change in procedures. Mr. Hansen approved of the new procedures for false alarms. He discussed e several concerns of Mr. Holmer who was not present. Mr. Holmer wondered if it is necessary to be so specific about the equipment on first aid vehicles. Ms. Smernoff responded that the equipment is considered necessary by the City's ambulance personnel. The equipment list can be reviewed as necessary. Referring to Section 3.287 subsection (b) on page 11 and Section 3.879 sub- section (b) on page 56 of the proposed ordinances, Ms. Smernoff suggested the following change: (Underlined material should be added.) Has not been convicted of a crime of offense involving. . . a major traffic crime except driving while suspended, or a drug- or sex-related offense: Ms. Ehrman wondered if IIdriving whil e suspendedll shoul d be an exception to the crimes for which a taxicab driver's certification will not be awarded. The issue was discussed for some time. Mr. Mann said a IIdriving while sus- pendedll charge can be either a misdeanor or a felony. The severity depends on the crime. Ms. Smernoff said driving licenses can be suspended because people do not pay parking fines. That should not be a reason for denying a license to a taxicab driver. Mr. Mann said the proposed ordinance indicates that a person convicted of a major traffic crime, such as driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUll), will not be issued the certification necessary for taxicab drivers. The IIdriving while suspendedll misdemeanor is very broad in Oregon and does not weed out bad drivers. It may identify a person as financially irresponsible. e MINUTES-Eugene City Council June 26, 1985 Page 4