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e II. PUBLIC HEARING: BUILDING CODE ADOPTIONS City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Doug Eveleth, Planning and Development Department, stated that several major revisions have been made to the One- and Two-Family Dwelling SpeCialty Code and the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code which require council approval. Mr. Eveleth highlighted the major revisions that have been made to the the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, which is basically the National Electrical Code with the addition of several State compliance amendments. The City has gained input from local electrical contractors about the impact of these revisions and has received positive approval. Mr. Eveleth noted that several State-mandated administrative changes have been made to this code, mostly involving the permit application process. Mr. Eveleth pointed out an error in the memo contained in the council's agenda packet, stating incorrectly that the City is required to adopt the State's 60 percent fee increase. He said that staff is currently working on changes to building permit fees and will return with recommendations on this after work on development fees has been completed. Mr. Eveleth reviewed the one- and two-dwelling family code and said that adoption of this code will help gain national uniformity in homebuilding standards and consolidate all codes regarding homebuilding standards into one document. Mr. Eveleth highlighted several areas of controversy within this e code and said that the Technical Building Interpretation Committee has been making headway on these issues. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Allen D. Whittington, 585 Oakway Road, offered his concerns and questions about this code. He said that the language contained within this code is too restrictive and inhibits individual property owners the freedom to make minor repairs. Mr. Whittington agreed to meet with City staff to address his concerns. Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. CB 4236--An ordinance concerning the One-and Two-Family Dwelling Specialty Code and Oregon Electrical Specialty Code; amending Sections 8.050 and 8.075 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4236 was read the second time by bill number only. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 23, 1990 Page 2