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Sharon Rudnick of the City Attorney's Office said a DUll conviction is a major - offense and will appear on a person's record. The person will be denied a taxicab driver's license. Ms. Ehrman said a long history of "driving while suspended" convictions may indicate a person should not be certified as a taxicab driver. She pointed out the ordinance does not state that people convicted of "driving while suspended" felonies will be denied 1 icenses. Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Mr. Mann said a "driving while suspended" conviction is usually a major traffic crime. Ms. Ehrman suggested the ordinance state: . . . driving while suspended for failure to pay a fine or appear in co urt . . . Mr. Sercombe noted that driving licenses can be suspended for such things as fa il ure to pay for ins urance. He suggested the phrase ". . . convi cted of more than five driving whil e suspended offenses. II Mr. Obie wondered why the exception is in the ordinance. The councilors decided to discuss the issue at another session. If they decide the wording is not appropriate, the ordinance can be amended. e Ms. Schue initiated a discussion of limousine rates for tours. Mr. Gleason said the ordinance identifies taxicabs as vehicles that charge by mileage and operate with a meter. If a limousine driver wants to operate as a taxicab, the driver should get a taxicab license. If the regulations do not work, the drivers can request a change in the ordinance. Referring to Section 3.288 on page 11 of the proposed ordinance, Mr. Hansen suggested that IImayll in subsection (1) be changed to IIshall. II It shoul dread: (1) No person shall act or be employed. . . The city [may] shall issue a certification card to carry a firearm upon proof that the appli- cant: Referring to Section 3.292 subsection (c) on page 14 of the ordinance, Mr. Hansen said armed detectives or security officers should not have to show a certification card to any person upon request. The card should have to be displayed only when City enforcement officials request it. Ms. Smernoff said she can insert the wording used in other sections of the code for City offi- cial s. Ms. Ehrman commented that the certification card is not an identifica- tion card. Ms. Ehrman said the business community had expressed appreciation for the City's efforts to streamline the licensing procedures. Mr. Gleason read Council Bills 2826 and 2827 and said they will be amended to reflect the suggestions of councilors during the discussion. e MINUTES-Eugene City Council June 26, 1985 Page 5