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VII.ACTION: Ordinances Implementing Nodal Development in Crescent Avenue Area Ordinance l: An Ordinance Concerning the Crescent Avenue Nodal Development Area; Amending the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram, The Willakenzie Area Plan Land Use Diagram and the Eugene Overlay Zone Map for the Incorporated Portion of the Area; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date; Ordinance 2: An Ordinance Concerning the Crescent Avenue Nodal Development Area; Amending the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Land Use Diagram for the Unincorporated Portion of that Area; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date There was no action taken on the item. VIII.ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning the Penalty for Violation of Section 4.240 of the Eugene Code, Use and Possession of Less than One Ounce of Marijuana; Amending Section 4.990 of the Eugene Code, 1971 Councilor Pap~, seconded by Councilor Meisner, moved that the City Council adopt Council Bill 4812, an ordinance concerning the penalty for use and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Councilor Taylor said she would vote against the motion. She said raising the fine would not be a deterrent. She said the increased fine would only hurt young and poor people and added that forcing people into treatment was not a productive way to fight drug abuse. Councilor Kelly said he would support the motion because of the advantages of the diversion program and its ability to help students maintain their financial aid. He stressed that this was the sole reason that he was supporting the motion. He added that he would be listening to both the courts and the community at large for evidence any problems that occurred from the implementation of the ordinance. Roll call vote; the motion passed, 6:1; Councilor Taylor voting in opposition. The meeting adjourned at 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Carlson City Manager pro tem (Recorded by Joe Sams) MINUTES-Eugene City Council February 10, 2003 Page 12 Regular Meeting