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e Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, City Attorney Bill Gary said that recognition of the ICCO as a neighborhood association is not necessary to make this ordinance legal, rather it is a policy question whether the City wishes to enter into this type of an agreement with an association that has not been officially recognized under the City's recognition policy. The motion to table the ordinance failed 2:5; with councilors Boles and Nicholson voting in favor, and councilors Rutan, Bascom, Ehrman, Robinette, and Green voting against. Mr. Boles said that he appreciates the hard work and effort of all parties involved in this agreement, but still has some concerns about the content and process by which this agreement was crafted. In particular, he voiced con- cern with the lack of opportunity the council has had to review and modify the ordinance and said that until he can be sure that this is a fair and equitable agreement, he cannot support the motion. Mr. Nicholson concurred with Mr. Boles and added that the community percep- tion about the equity of this agreement is very important. He is reluctantly voting against this agreement. Ms. Ehrman said that she supports the annexation agreement, particularly because it is equitable with respect to annexation agreements in other parts of the City. Mayor Miller concurred, noting that a resolution of this issue is in the public's interest. e Responding to question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Gary said that the City Attor- ney's Office has reviewed these documents. It is his opinion that staff has represented them accurately. Mr. Green said he will support the motion, but shares concerns regarding the timing of the agreement. The mediation process that was used to create this agreement should not be used again in the future. Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:2; with councilors Rutan, Bascom, Green, Robinette, and Ehrman voting in favor, and councilors Boles and Nicholson voting opposed. (At 9:15 p.m. the council took a five minute break.) Councilor Ehrman left the meeting at 9:15 p.m. V. PUBLIC HEARING: REVISION TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE Deputy Chief Dick Christensen, Department of Public Safety, gave the staff presentation. Department of Public Safety staff has completed proposed revi- sions to the City of Eugene Fire Prevention Code. The proposed revisions include adoption of the 1989 State of Oregon Uniform Fire Code and amendments - MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 4, 1991 Page 10