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that the proposed amendment did not provide for adequate enforcement, that private contractors <br />would have conflicts of interest in their roles in proposed enforcement procedures, and that <br />revenue could be found to strengthen the ordinance. <br /> <br />Gregory Ahlijian, 42083 Deerhorn Road, Springfield, stated that he was a member of the former <br />Eugene Tree Commission. He said he supported testimony that had been presented. <br /> <br />Gary E. Rayor, 2373 Washington Street, stated that he was opposed to changing the Tree <br />Preservation Ordinance. He said he was concerned that the changes were being driven by lack <br />of revenue. He suggested that reductions in tree preservation were the same as reducing <br />wastewater disposal/air pollution quality management. He said he believed the cost to the City of <br />litigation created by the proposed amendments would be higher than that required for <br />enforcement of the ordinance. <br /> <br />Paul Prensky, 933 East 29th Avenue, stated that he believed the cost of police enforcement <br />during a June 1, 1997, tree cutting demonstration would have been ample to provide for partial <br />enforcement of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. He reported that he had heard a rumor that <br />Nike was planning to locate a manufacturing plant in Eugene and remove a large number of <br />trees. He said he did not believe private certified arborists or landscape architects should be <br />involved in enforcement of a City ordinance as included in amendment proposals. <br /> <br />Mayor Torrey determined there were no other persons present wishing to testify regarding the <br />proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance and closed the public hearing. He <br />announced the council would deliberate and made a decision about the proposed amendments <br />during its meeting scheduled on April 13. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson asked if a department advisory committee had participated in the preparation of <br />the proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Ms. Andersen replied that no <br />committee had been involved in development of the proposals, but that it had been motivated by <br />the need to meet the revenue reduction strategy approved by the council and a desire to <br />continue the goals of the Urban Forester program. She said alternate recommendations from the <br />council were welcome. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson asked why it was being proposed that certified arborists and landscape architects <br />be required to provide certification that tree felling is appropriate. Ms. Andersen said that the <br />occupations were the only ones proficient in related fields with certification processes. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson asked what recourse was provided for the City or citizens if bad judgments were <br />given by arborists or landscape architects. Ms. Andersen stated that censure would be difficult <br />because it would require professional testimony and egregious negative intent would have to be <br />proven. <br /> <br />Ms. Swanson Gribskov asked if proposed amendments of the Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />affected details of Planned Unit Development (PUD) planning processes. Ms. Andersen replied <br />that they did not since PUD processes integrated tree and development management and <br />provided independent enforcement mechanisms. <br /> <br />Minutes--Eugene City Council April 6, 1998 Page 5 <br /> 7:30 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />
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