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CB 2140--An ordinance concerning animal control, amending Section 4.355 of the Eugene Code~ 1971; adding Section 4.450 to that code; with a 60-day effective date. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council. e Ms. Miller stated she feels there needs to be strong rationale for changing an initiative ordinance but feels that people with proper training and supervision can probably handle the situation just as well. There is an obligation to the voters, however~ to abide by their decision. Mr. Delay stated he feels it should be made quite clear that no "foot dragging" is expected from staff on this issue. There is an obliga- tion for Tri-Agency management to do everything they can to recruit trained animal technicians. He wants the schools that will have graduating classes of animal technicians to be notified that there are positions available. He does not feel that recruitment would be a problem and thinks it could be done in 30 days~ although he does not want to quibble over 30 versus 60 days. Mr. Lieuallen asked if the Personnel Department would be doing the recruitment. Ms. Williams responded that Tri-Agency does their own recruiting. Mr. Lieuallen noted he would like a very strong commit- ment that policy direction will be carried out regardless of staff feelings. He felt there would be more ability with the City Personnel Department but since they do their own recruitment at Tri-Agency he 4It wants to make certain that the policy direction will be carried out. Mayor Keller noted that Tri-Agency is a cooperative effort and feels this should go through Springfield and Lane County for review. He indicated that just because Tri-Agency is located within Eugene does not give the City the right to force this on the other jurisdictions. The priority is animal control. Mr. Delay responded that there was an overwhelming vote by voters of the county that this be passed. Ms. Smith stated the policy board would be meeting again within the week and wondered if they would be looking at this ordinance. Mr. Delay noted the policy board had taken action on two items at previous meetings: 1) They had unanimously adopted Commissioner Rust's proposal to hire an animal technician for a kennel supervisor opening; and 2) through attrition, having all personnel become animal technicians. He stated he does not accept the position of the manage- ment team that they can give a better alternative than what was passed by the voters and the testimony tonight has not changed his mind. . 6/9/80--18