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~ V. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REVISING THE HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM (memo, e ordinance distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Sergeant Ellwood Cushman, Eugene Police Department. Sergeant Cushman stated that this will not change the numbering system; only the display of house numbers. There are problems with the way houses are numbered now. Some are illegible and some are hidden which makes it difficult in cases of an emergency. Also, it slows response time. There is a wide variety of numbering systems for apartments and locations for number placement would be standardized, as would numbering systems for panhandle lots. Now, panhandle lots would be required to have house numbers visible from the road. They do not desire wholesale enforcement of this ordinance but they could deal with it on a case-by-case basis. Arabic numbers will be required rather than writing out the house number in words. The revision. would amend the code and require: numbers to contrast with background; numbers be displayed in a location easily visible from the street, that in multi-unit complexes, the range of numbers be visible from the main approaching street with each individual number being numbered, and that owners of apartment units and other motel unit dwellings submit a map to the Police Department indicating the location of units--this information will also be given to the Fire Department--it will state requirements and allow , enforcement. This has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.s Office. Mr. Hamel asked if those driving by panhandle lots would now be able to see numbers from the street if they are in compliance with the ordinance. Sergeant eushman responded that they would. CB 2386--An ordinance concerning the house numberinq system; amending Section 8.005 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and e declaring an emergency. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2386 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote, all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared and numbered 18888. VI. REPORT ON 1981 LEGISLATIVE SESSION--FINAL REPORT ON PRIORITY ISSUES (memo and additional background information distributed). Mr. Gleason introduced Paget Engen, Staff Services. Ms. Engen stated that extra copies of her reports are available from Carol Baker, Community Relations Director. This session was characterized by the large issues of State revenue problems, land use and post acknowledgment, court reform, reapportionment, and e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 28, 1981 Page 6