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e B. Segregation of Assessment for Property Located on the North Side of Willakenzie Road, East of Bogart Lane C. Segregation of Assessment for Property Located South of Roosevelt Boulevard, West of Seneca Road D. Approval of Findings, Minutes, and Recommendations of Hearing Official and Adoption of Resolution Forming a Local Improvement District for Construction of a Sound Barrier Wall Along the South Side of Beltline Road, from Norwood Street to Gilham Road (Job #2433) cJ Res. No. 4214--A resolution forming a local improvement dis- trict for construction of a sound barrier wall along the south side of Beltline Road, from Norwood Street to Gilham Road (Job #2433). Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to approve the items on the City Council consent calendar. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. III. PUBLIC HEARING: METRO LICENSING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC-PASSENGER VEHICLES City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Greta Utecht, Planning and Development Department, gave the staff report. She said that staff from e Eugene and Springfield have been working jointly on a proposal for a metro- wide regulation system for public passenger vehicles, including taxicabs, limousines, airport shuttles, and horse-drawn vehicles. Under the proposal, companies would require a business license, vehicles would require a permit, and drivers would require certification. The proposal has been crafted in response to concerns that some companies may be operating without adequate insurance, placing customers at risk; and to issues around vehicle safety, driving practices, and rates charged to passengers. Ms. Utecht noted that during work sessions on the proposal, concerns have been raised regarding the proposed limitation on the number of licenses is- sued and the projected costs of the new regulations to the operators. She said this limit would be established initially by the number of businesses that apply and are approved for licensing during the first sixty days of program implementation. Staff recommends this provision in order to stabi- lize the industry, maintain more control over administration and enforcement costs, and provide safer conditions for customers. Ms. Utecht said that two forums with industry members have been held on this issue. Most of the concerns raised have centered around the proposed fees, new insurance requirements, and required vehicle inspections. Proposed fees for vehicles and businesses are set at 100 percent of the costs for issuance and administration; proposed fees for drivers are set at 58 percent of the cost. Ms. Utecht noted that the driver certification fees listed in the fee schedule in the agenda packet are for the first year only--renewal fees would e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 10, 1990 Page 2