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Councilor Kelly summarized the origin of the action item, recollecting that the City had been unable to prosecute for a violation of the sign code involving second- and third-party contractors. He said that he had originally been concerned over uniform ~ enforcement of the ordinance but commended Mr. Klein's efforts to stay within the intent of the code by broadening it to include the concept of person responsible. He also thanked the City Manager for moving the item forward. He noted that the ordinance also made provision for an administrative civil penalty as well as cost recovery. Councilor Rayor raised concern over unequal enforcement. He stressed that businesses would be treated the same as individuals. Councilor Bettman raised concern that there was no public comment in the hearing provided. She raised concern that if some one posted garage sale notices they could be penalized. She expressed concern over the outreach for the public hearing and whether there would be public outcry after the fact. Councilor Taylor was reluctant to take action on the item with no public comment offered. She called for information on how businesses and individuals would be treated equally. She expressed concern that someone would be fined if they posted notices for a lost pet. City Manager Johnson said that the ordinance did not establish the method of treatment. He said that staff did not monitor who was putting up bills. He said that enforcement is, mostly, complaint- driven. He noted that posting of handbills had always been a violation of the City Code and that the only change was that the penalty would be aimed at whoever was named on the bill. In response to a comment from Councilor Pap8 regarding the ordinance not being clear about applying only to public property, Mr. Klein said that it was implicit in the ordinance language. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4757, an ordinance concerning unlawful posting, and amending Section 4.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill, with unani- mous consent of the council, be read a second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at that time. Councilor PapS, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to amend the motion by changing Section 4.050 (1) by placing the word "public" in front of "lamp post." The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. The main motion passed unanimously. City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4757 by number only. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved that the bill be approved and given final passage. The motion passed unanimously and became Ordinance No. 20221. Mayor Torrey adjourned the meeting of the City Council and convened a work session of the Eugene City Council MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 22, 2001 Page 7 Regular Meeting