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Home My WebLink About12/23/1935 Meeting I ~ 425 .. -~-- -- --.~ " -__~__ _. _ _."0 ~ _, _~__" ------- - - --- ---- - -- -- - ~._- ---- - ' ~-- - .---- - --- - - -- -- - .~ - - -- _. -- - -._._--~ ---- ------ ----._--- ---. --- - -- - - --- . --- ro'. _ - -- ,.. - - - . - - -- -- - -, - -., ~- ___ - 0- , --_.--- ..- - .. - ... ----- - _. - ~ ~- Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon December 23, 1935. I I Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Common Council, held at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., December 23, 1935. Oouncil was called to order by Mayor Large with all Councilmen present except Reid. .,.....; ,...., ~~' Mrs. Maxham addressed the Council, first requesting the Recorder's Office to furnish the Park Cow~ission with a certified copy of the Ordinance concerning the Oommission and defining its duties, etc. Mrs. Maxham reported that the Park Commission felt that under the Ordinance they had the full control, ,power and authority to act as they saw fit concerning the parks, including the animals; and they wished to take this opportunity to very seriously register an objection to the proceedure of the Council in not consulting them, and not accepting their recommendations relating to matters relative to the Parks. $he expressed the opinion that the Mayor and Oommon Council should certainly observe the Ordinances of the City of Eugene. . Chai rman Bond of the Fire and Water Oommittee made the motion that the ~~75.00 bill to the Potter Mfg. 00. be cancelled, but hereafter that all calls outside the City be charged $25.00 for the call and $15.00 per hour. This motion was seconded and carried. The Police Committee by Chairman Simon presented the following list of approve beer applications for renewals, and moved for their adoption: RobertlB" Drink & Lunch Shop Earl A. Simmons Edward C. Adams Bell's Basket Grocery Jack Roland, Dutch Lunch Eusene Hotel, Inc. Rich & Hibbitt Tiffany Davis Drug 00. Mabel Nicklaus Theodore W. Harris W. H. Allenbaugh E. G. Jurgens C. C. Campbell Harold McCready Imperial Lunch, Fred Jerot- 01 ub Cigar Store Bessie V. & Glen P. Simon M. J. Robinson, Gossers I TtV. R. Wallace, Rainbow Restaurant George L. Coffee Chas. S. Pratt, Oosmo Cigar Store B.P.O. Elks 11357 S. K. George Joseph J. Chiaramonte Richard C. Yvynko op G. B. and J. D. Brown Newton S. Smith Thelma P. Peckham, Ralph & Stanley Joe D. Hale, Lone Star Cafe Briggs Restaurant I Luther J. Petersen H. R. Taylor V. P. Morehouse The New Deal Ray Sherwin Percy W. Bucknurn --- "\ Darl A. Seymour J. ll. Seely --. . H. B. Yount Scotty's f31ace o. H. Watkins Wm. Russell Prairie l Moese Lodge #686 Ben Perlich '. Councilman Hendershott inquired as to the applications that were not being recommended by the Oommittee. At this time Oouncilman Reid appeared in Council. rZ::-- f.' The Recorder read the following list of those that had not been approved by the Police Oommittee: BenPerlich, Olass B. Lic. Charles M. Munson, Tap Tavern R. M. & O. J. Johnson Barney Miller & Arthur Sylvestor I Percy W. Bucknum, Class B. Hinshaw, Findlay & Oldham Earl Simmons, Class B. and Mr. Gordon Wells, representing Miller & Sylvestor, and Johnson & Johnson, addressed the Council concerning failure of the Police OOllIDlittee's recommendation, and asked that his clients be given their day in court to show why their appli- cations should be 8P proved, and he further stated that thei had not been consulted by any of the C'ommittee in any way at all, and that it certainly was the American thing to at least give a hearing to the parties involved. Frank Reid, representing -I Hinshaw, Findlay and Oldham, addressed the Council concerning the rejection of their application. Mr. Reid pointed out that it appearBd that the Police Committee had determined to do away with all beer parlors on Park Street and wished to point out that his clients! parlor was not on Park, but on East 8th and the entrance to this parlor was on 8th Street. ' He asked that they at least be given a hearing to present their case in an attempt to see that justice was thoroughly done. Oouncil- man Sirrron then took the floor and defended the position of the Pffilice Committee, and pointed out that they were not in any way denying them their day in court and it was yet to come. In the event that they, wished to appeal their case to the State Liquor Oontrol Conwission, then the Oity would have to show cause why the application should not be granted, and they were ready and willing to do so. Mr. Reid again addressed the Council stqting that at least nine cases out of ten and . II ~ ~426 . ~. _ ____~--__, ___ . ___ ___._ ,_ "u__ _ ___1T _~ _ -___ _ __. - .-,-- -- ":----. - ~ -- probably more the Liquor Commission always accepted the recommendation of the Council. In other words if these gentlemen were denied the approval of their application then it followed that the Commission would also refuse to grant the 'I license~ Considerable discussion was had by the Councilmen on this subject and it was finally moved that the Committee's report of the approval of appli- , ~ cations be adopted, and it was seconded and carried. It was then suggested by f~ Councilman Carlson that the Council as a body should not be burdened with the :a: hear ings on these individual cases, but that each should have a hear ing by the Police Committee and then their recommendation brought in. Councilmen Hendershott and Lamb approved that proceedure. Mr. Clyde Johnson addressed the Council and pointed out that as far as he was concerned that everything concerning these applications should be said in the open, and he would like to see a public or open hearing. He pointed out that the Police Committee was to call him if there was any question about his application and they had not done so. The Council then closed the discussion by the unanimous reCOli1IDendation that the Police Committee hold individual hearings and bring in individual recommendations. The Recorder was requested to contact the State Highway Commission concerning the secur~ng or buying speed limi t signs, and that the number should be placed. according to the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and it was so ordered. Councilman Hendershott then presented the Audit of the 1934 City records and I made a motion that this be adopted and ordered filed. Motion was seconded and carried. I The Recorder then reported that several complaints had been received concern- ing the riding of bicycles on the streets without proper lights or bells, and several people had been knocked down by them, and it wasa~ked that the Ordinance be enforced. Councilman Simon pointed out that it was in his estimation that it was better that they ride them on the sidewalks then to contend with traffic on the streets. Mr. Calkins pointed out that if the Police would check any bicycle for violation of this ordinance they would have to be referred to the Juvenile Officer. ' The Recorder read a letter from Mrs. Rugh concerning partial payment of delinquent taxes and assessments on certain parcels of pro'perty that she owns, I I asking that if she did this and had not had time to pay in full, would the City I proceed to foreclose on her property as well as others. It was the consensus . II of the Council that if any property owner could come in and show a defini te I schedule for the payment of delinquent taxes, assessments and interest that ! this schedule should be adopted and the City Treasurer should make not of it, and not proceed with any foreclosure. I Petitions from the University of Oregon for the vacation of an alley was presented and the University was asked to send these papers to the adjacent [I property owners for their signatures. 'I A letter from the Northwest Cities Gas Company acceptine the franchise as i incorporated in Ordinance 8448 was read and ordered filed. I Communication under date of December 13th from the Park 60mmission was presen- ted to the Council, and the annual report was read and ordered filed. The Recorder announced that bids had been called for to be opened on January 13, 1936 on the Airport. .f' An Ordinance licensing, taxing and regulating theatres, vaudevilles, moving picture shows, and other shows and entertainments and exhibitions within the City of Eugene, having been changed after the first reading at the previous meeting, was read the first time a8ain, and was ordered held until the next meeting. An Ordinance levying assessments for the paving of Fourteenth Avenue East from Willamette Street to Alder Street in the City of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, was read the first time and passed its second and third readings by title under suspension of the rule by the unanirllous consent of the Council and was placed j upon its final passage.. The ay~s and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 8, nay none, absent none. The OrdInance was declared passed and numbered 8457. At this time Councilman Hendershott was excused from Council. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2876, and returning the jurisdiction, I' management and control of the Aviation field or park to the Common Council of the , City of Eugene, was read the second time and passed its third reading by title under suspension of the rule by the unanimous consent of the Council and was placed upon its final passage. The ayes and nays were called, Councilmen voting qye 6, nay flarlson, absent Hendershott. The Ordinance was declared passed and numbered 8458. . ~ ~ 427 .. --. -- -- --~ ----- ~ --- u - --- . -- - -- .~ . -- - - -- -- - --- - -- - ----- -- - - _...... - -- ' , __ T_ _ _. _ _ _.'~'_~_ - -- --. -.- - .- -, -,-- .- -- ,~ -, - -_. -- -- . - ... _ A__ _ __ _H - _. --- -, - -- -- - --- -- - --- .. - ,- ~ - - - -- . - -- .- --- --. .- --<"" .-- - . - --- -.. -- - "" --- - --_.- . , .-- '- An Ordinance to regulate the keeping and maintenance of animals, fowls and - insects in the City of Eugehe; providing for a license, and repealing all I or~inances in conflict herewith, and declaring an emergency, was read the first time, and Mr. Smeed who has a number of bee hives addressed the Council pointing out that the proposed ~pl.OO per hive was excessive, that the State rate was only $.50 up to and including 10 hives, and stated that bees were not a nuisance, and ~ he felt that any time they bothered they could be moved to some other section. Mr. ~j,:{p Barrette addressed the Council stating that bees were a nmisance and should be :"\:--] licensed. The Ordinance was held over until the next Council meeting at which time definite recommendations can be made as to fees. The Recorder asked the Council to name their recommendation for a dog control .....---- officer for the City, ao they could ask the County to appoint the same. After considerable discussion the Recorder was instructed to confer with the County Court, and whatever the necessary steps were to take the same. The Recorder stated that he had complaints of excessive speed over the Ferry Street bridge, and the Recorder was requested to refer this to the County Court '. for their disposition. The Recorder asked for permission to advertise for bids for gasoline for the City for 1936, and this was granted. A letter from Mr. Wintermeier, requesting the waiving of interest on certain improvement assessments, was read and on motion seconded and carried was not granted. The following applications for ~ebonding delinquent assessments were presented and on motion duly seconded and carried were accepted: NO NAME AMOUN T 370 B. Ti' and Phoebe J. Fortney $122.90 J. . 371 Geo. 01'10 and Florence M. Hendershott 200.66 372 Grace and E. C. McGadden 190.26 373 Ira O. and Anena M. Stewart 651.05 I The following Resolution on the West 50 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, College Hill Park Addition to Eugene, was read and motion made, seconded and carried to adopt the same. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the ~est 50 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 2,- College Hill Park Addition to Eugene, was segregated in 1925 then Bancrofted and the Bancroft assessment paid in the following year, and the property remained clear for eight years following, and subsequently was again segre- gated and a charge made upon it of $97.37, which, in the -=-- . opinion of the Council, is unCOllectible, It is therefore ordered that said assessment be and the same is hereby directed to be cancelled, and the Treasurer is instructed to report said property clear upon his recor~s. The following Resolution on the transfer of $2,228.17 was read, and motion made, seconded and carried to adopt the same. RESOLU'l'ION I WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Council a 'I statement of costs for the refunding of Improvement Bonds during 1935, showing net losses of $2,228.17, which has been charged to the general fund erroneously, and should have been char,ged to the improvement Bond Sinking Fund. . It is therefore Ordered that the ~reasurer correct his books by placing this charge to the correct fund, I to-wit, the Improvement Bond Sinking Fund. ~ ----- r-- 428 . - -- -- ~._" - - ~ ,,. n __ "0 -<.. - - ---- . --- - ~- - - - _u__ .__ _ ____0 ~ --'- - ---.-. - '"'.- ~-'-- --. - -- -.- - _._- ~ - ~'~.._' - -". -.--. ---..--. .-....- '-- - An Ordinance declaring the intention of the Common Council of the City of Eugene to make a reassessment of the cost of paving Sixteenth Avenue East from I Willamatte street to Alder Street in the City of Eugene, as the same abuts upon the properties hereinafter described, and fixing a time and place for holding a meeting of the Common Council at which all protests against such reassessment shall be heard, and directing the giving of notices, was read the first time and passed its second and third readings by title under suspension of the rule by the unanimous consent of the Council, and was placed upon its final passage. The ayes and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 7, nay none, absent Hendershott. The Ordinance was declared passed and numbered 8459. The Recorder was asked to bring in a report on the Lien Docket work at the next mee~ing. On motion the Council adjourned. C. M. Bryan, City Recorder. .. I I I ,- . , . ~ . I " . - . I f' I . . I I . . ~:I