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Com 3/9/77 .rm IX. Consideration of Library Ordinance in Conformance with New Charter--Ordinance distributed to Council. Manager indicated that under the new Charter, taking effect April l, it is necessary to have a Library ordinance to make actions of the Library Board legitimate. He said there was an agreement on all portions with the Library Board except the appointment of the Librarian. Mr. Long had appeared before the Board and explained that the proposed ordinance was worded to conform with the Charter. He indicated the ordinance should be introduced, if possible, March 14, 1977. Com 3/9/77 Pub Hrg X. Proposal for Rate Increase in Waiting Charge for Taxis-- Memo distributed to Council Manager reviewed memorandum from the Director of Finance to Council. The request was made by Dial-a-Cab Company for an in- crease in waiting charge from $6 to $12 an hour and use of that charge for traffic delay time. Manager said staff indicated that this was an excessive increase, and recommended increase from $6 to $8 per hour. e Discussion was held on the issue concerning who should pay for the taxi fare when stalled in traffic, either from mileage rate or a tack-on charge, or when an individual makes a cab wait. Assistant Manager said that the question was whether to charge those who create the cost or assess to all users by adjusting the mileage rate. Finance Director indicated that this proposal concerns the time involved when a cab is called and asked to wait at the door or used to deliver. He said the traffic delay time would be charged when stalled by a train, traffic tie-ups, or accidents. It was staff's feeling that there was not enough traffic in Eugene to require a traffic delay time charge. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to schedule a public hearing March 28, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. Com 3/9/77 File XI. Report on City Services Electrical and Water Conservation Programs--Report distributed to Council Mr. Johnson, of EWEB, gave a status report on the need for conser- vation, indicating there had been a change because of the rain and higher river flow. He commended the City for its conservation efforts and urged those to continue. Mr. Greg Page, City Manager's office, reviewed the memorandum distributed to Council, indicating it was merely information to show the steps being taken to conserve energy and water. He said there would be every effort to try to maintain a program to reduce consumption and cost. A question was asked concerning the University of Oregon not using 40 percent of its heat generated and wondering if this could be used by the City and why it should be wasted. e :1.35 3/14/77 - 39