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Vote was taken on second reading, Lacking unanimous consent - Council members Murray, Keller, Williams, and Bradley voting aye; Council members Hamel and Haws voting no; Councilwoman Shirey ab- staining; and Councilwoman Beal not present - the bill was held over for second reading. " III - Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items if requested. Previous~y discussed in committee meetings on February 12 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Murray, Keller, Beal, Bradley, Hamel, Haws, and Shirey) and 19, 1975 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Murray, Keller, Beal, Williams, Bradley, Hamel, Haws, and Shirey). Minutes of those meetings appear below printed in italics. A.Legislative Subcommittee Recommendations - February 10, 1975 reported by Council- man Keller: H.B.2044 - State grants to local governments for purchase of park lands from bond sales (would require constitutional amendment, money to be re- paid from state general fund). Support League of Oregon Cities posi- tion which is to approve concept, changing amount of funds designated in the measure and the method of distribution - directly to the cities rather than through the state. S.B.43 - Establishes single, state-wide registration for all contractors. Re- ferred to staff for comment with regard to loss of revenues to the city. S.B.254 - State payments in lieu of taxes as compensation for local services, in particular fire protection. Support. Urban Renewal Legislation - No action until text of bill available for review. Elections Legislation - Asked Ed Johnson, liaison with Legislature, to keep sub- committee informed; interested particularly in provision which would eliminate local candidates from voters pamphlet. e H.B.2l92 - Excludes CETA employes from unemployment benefits. Support. H.B.2235 - Vehicle registration fee according to size of engine. Support concept but refer to finance and public works departments for comment on cost to city and estimate of additional revenues before position stated. Measure would apply to other than passenger vehicles. S.B.182 - Unemployment benefits to employes on strike or locked out. Refer to personnel and finance departments for comment on cost increase and estimate of increased employer payments. H.B.2l~9 - Would subject public employers to tax for transit districts. Support on the, basis of consistency, even though it would cost the city, and because of the numbers of public employes using transit buses. Ad Valorem Taxation - Referred to finance department for more information. Bicycle Legislation - Would permit bicycles to yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic. Oppose, too dangerous, especially where it con- cerns training young people to cross opposing traffic lanes. H.B.2367 - Would exempt rural fire protection districts contracting for fire protection services with another unit of local government from the $4/$1000 assessed value property tax limitation. Support. H.B.2225 - Would permit Boundary Commission to set effective date of annexation ~ up to a year beyond the existing 45-day limit. Support. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve the recommendations. Mqtion carried unanimously. Comm 2/12/75 Approve 2/24/75 - 14 82