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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/1936 Meeting ~ 447 .. ~-_._- .__._~- - - - ---~..--- ..- ~-~- .-.... -- -- -- -- --_.~ ~. - - ~..~- 1 Council Chambers,' Eugene, Oregon ~March 9, 1936. ~ ,,~ '.'.i,'''t,' """'R . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Common Council held at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P. M., March 9, 1936. Council was called to order by Mayor Large, with all Councilmen present except Hendershott and Reid. ,~ Minutes of the adjourned meeting of Febr~ary 24, 1936 were read, and no corrections or objections appearing, were ordered filed as read. The Judiciary Committee, by Chairman Harris, reported as to the bids of the Abstract Companies, and made the following recommendation: "The furnishing of present ownerships to the City for $1.00 an ownership is just part of a larger job involving the quieting of title to each of these parcels after your lien is fore- closed and this can be done most satisfactorily and eeon6mically by one of the two'title companies writing title insurance iD the same manner it is done in Portland, Med6ord, Astoria and Seaside, and because the Title Abstract Company has signified their willingness to withdraw, we recommend the contract for the owner- ships be given to Lane County Abstract Company at $1.00 per tract." John Bell addressed the Council pointing out the procedure necessary for the furnishing of auch information. At this time Councilman Hendershott appeared in Council. 1 Councilman Carlson wanted to know if it would be possible to hire an individual to do this work, and thereby render a saving to the City. Mr. Bell answered pointing out that in order to bring an Abstract Plant to its high standard it has necessitat ed an investment of approximately $100,000.00, and that certainly if an individual was able to furnish the information that the City was requestine that he would not have such a large investment in his plant. He pointed out that in many instances it was impossible to get absolutely correct descriptions from County records, but due to a tract index system that they have been using for many years they are able to render complete and correct service. City Attorney Calkins stated that the , statute provides that the only person that needed to be listed in the advertisement was the person to whom assessed, but that as a practical matter in collecting money and in settling up these liens it was very essential that we know the present owner and the mortgagee. At this time Councilman Reid appeared in Council. Councilman Harris was asked to re-read the Committee's recommendation and on motion made and seconded the same was adopted by an aye and nay vote.-----..Councilmen 'voting aye 6, nay, Carlson, absent none. Councilman Hendershott not voting.__., The Finance Committee, by Chairman Hendershott, presented the following bills to the Council with a recommendation that the same be allowed, and motion was made and seconded that warrants be drawn for the same. The aye~ and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 8, nay none, absent none. . F. Wentworth, Treasurer GENERAL BOND INTEREST FUND 87.5'0 IMPROVEMENT BOND INTEREST FUND F. Wentworth, Treasurer 2084.99 INTERSECTION FUND F. Wentworth, Treasurer 2107.48 IMPROVEMENT BOND SINKING FUND Eugene Printing Company 11.70 PLAYGROUND FUND 1.00 Valley Printing Company 1.70 1 Eugene Sand & Gravel Co. Scobert Bldg. Material Co. 5.55 '.- ~ ~448 -. .~ ~ Aetna Lif e Insur ance Co. Eugene Printing Co. Burroughs Addin~ Mach Co Sigman-Fell Ins. Co Eugene Water Board Hanson Blue Print Co The Broadway, Inc. Eugene Steam Laundry Fire Protection Manerud-Huntington Fuel Co Northwest Cities Gas Co Office Machinery & Supply Rensselaer Valve Co Funk & Wagnalls Company Shell Station #773 Western Union Telegraph Co Ransom Sand & Gravel Co Eugene Auto Top Co Eugene Handle & Hardwood Co Eugene Sand & Gravel Co Nordling Parts Co Oregon Supply Co Twin Oaks Builders Supply Co Veltum & Clow Mfg. Co. Waldorf Paint Co. C. F. Wright Eugene Concrete Pipe Co Eugene Mill & Elevator Co J. S. Green Seth Lal'laway C€ I I 1- i I ! I ,I 1 GENERAL FUND 78.54 23.00 8.70 123.75 80.95 11.23 25.69 9.46 1.00 30.00 9.17 7.50 177.84 3.14 2.00 4.01 6.50 5.00 3.50 53.10 8.78 20.37 7.99 14.19 2.48 364.50 14.95 10.58 5.00 . 2.50 Scobert Bldg. Material Co Western Auto Supply Co Williams Bakery Eugene Water Board Granzer's E. D. Furrer, M.D. L. G. Helterline Eugene Water Board Eugene Morning News State Industrial Acc Comm Eugene Public Library Central Heating ~o Clark Electric Co -Eugene Water Board J. W. Quackenbush & Son Allenbaugh Printing Co Cressey~s Clark Battery & Electric Co Geo. A. Halton Co Carlson, Hatton & Hay, Inc Ludford's Paint Store Hendershott's Gun store Eugene Water Board Eugene Hardware Co Brund Saw Shop R. A. Babb Hardware Co. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co Standard Oil Co. F. Wentworth, Treasurer 1.95 .79 2.60 165.60 1.05 35.00 21.92 2309.23 3.71 189.79 500.00 31.25 1.65 9.19 1.90 4.00 8.65 15.33 19.72 20.72 28.37 9.60 2.16 7.50 2.85 9.52 13.05 226.ID7 100.00 I ............ . The Street Committee, by Chairman Lamb, moved that the gravel bids be rejected. This was seconded and carried 1 Councilman Lamb also wished to report unfavorably on the proposition offered by the Manerud-Huntington Fuel Co., which was that they do not rent or lease property to them for wood yand purposes. On motion, seconded and carried, his recommendation was approved. The Fire and Water Committee, by Chairman Bond, recommended the installation of a light in the alley between Hilyard and Alder and Broadway and the Millrace, as per the request of the petition. On motion duly seconded and carried the recommendation was adopted. The Printing and Parks Committee, by Chairman Carlson, reported that the Caretaker's Cottage in the Park, in his estimation, must be moved. He pointed out that it will cost about $50.00 for moving the building and approximately $18.00 to $25.00 for making new connections on the plumbing. On motion duly seconded and carried this was approved. The Police Committee, by Chairman Simon, reported that an application had been received for a wine license fram Mr. W. R. Wallace, and the Committee would like to hold this for a period of two weeks. ',.~ Petition from the University of Oregon Faculty and Students was reported upon with the following recommendation: That parking be prohibited on 13th Avenue East from Alder to University; that slow and school signs be placed in that district; and that officers check at regular intervals the traffic condition to see that there is no speeding or reckless driving. The Committee further recommends that Kincaid and University Streets' be not made stop street,s. Upon motion made and seconded this was adopted. Chairman Simon pointed out that he was confident that the people, instead ofc improving their driving, as a result of the Police Departmentls very active checking, were probably driving faster; and he further expressed the opinion that it would apparently be necessary for the Recorder to fine them not $5.00, but a much heavier fine, empound their car or revoke their driver's license. I fj Chairman Simon reported on the petition for one hour parking on South Park Street, and recommended that it be granted. On motion duly seconded and carried " ' the recommendation was adopted. Councilman Simon then moved that civil service for the Policemen be presented on the Primary ballot. Councilman Carlson seconded it. Councilman Reid expressed the opinion that it might be best to wait until the November Election to let the people vote on this question. He wanted it understood that he was for civil service, but that he thought that it might be wise to set up and get into operat- ion the civil service for the Firemen before taking on this. Councilman Zumwalt ~ '. ~ 449 .~ ;' ------ --- ~ . _ _____ ------_ _. w~ ___ _~ _._ _ __ - - -- -- --- ~ ~._. -~------~--_.- -._--------_._------ - -, _, 7- _ --- -- .- 1 stated that he had received a letter from former Councilman George Monroe stating that we should not have civil service for Policemen. Father Leipzig:~addressed the Council speaking in behalf of civil service, pointing out that civil service was a mrnter of principle and that we all knew that in any case where principle was involved that we always had some errors, but that the people should be given the privilege of expressing their opinion on this subject. The Council was not passing ~ the civil service, but was referring it to the people for their action. If the people voted "NOI', it was very definitely decided, and if they voted "Yes", it was very definitely decided, and was not on the shoulders of the Council. The people of the City of Eugene have certainly expressed their opinion, which was one of favor for civil service, at the last election. James H. Baker addressed the Council, endorsing 100% the statements of Father Leipzig, pointing out that many business men were in favor of this. That he certainly favored it and he was convinced tnat the people of Eugene favored it, and it shQuld be referred to them for their vote. Gordon Wells addressed the Council pointing out that he was speaking in behalf of business men and the Policemen'~ and wished to state that if this measure was not on the ballot for the May Primary, that the people were going to initiate a petition to see that it was on the ballot for the November Election. Councilman Harris pointed out that he knew there were some members of the Police force who were not in favor of civil service. Harry Johnson addressed the Council wanting to know the provisions for the replacement of Policemen who might not be giving good service to the city under civil service. Councilman Simon wanted to make this statement at the present time that there was not a dismissal from the Police force except for the betterment of the service, meaning that they were not for personal or political reasons, and that the Chief or citizens must bring in a complaint. Mayor Large pointed out that civil service did not necessarily remove a department from politics, but it was just as possible to have that condition existing under a civil service commission, therefore, we could not be assured that civil service would be a benefit 'Co the people. Councilman Harris expressed the o~inion that we should take. this very slowly. The Council shouilid deliberate in order 'Co give the people of the City the benefit of their deliberation, and so should wait until the November Election to refer this to the people. The ayes and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 6, nay Zumwalt, and Harris, absent none, and the motion carried to present civil service for Policemen on the Primary ballot. ,,~ ,~ . 1 An application from the Associated Oil Company to install an additional 20,000 gallon vertical storage tank for diesel oil at their present plant at 2nd and Blair, was presented and referred to the Fire and Water Committee for action. A communication from the Drive-In-Market was presented, asking for a renewal of their temporary permit for their fruit stand. Councilman Harris moved that it be granted,. and Councilman Reid seconded it. Councilman Hendershott wanted to know what the present conditions were, and whether or not they were causing any, traffic difficulties. Councilman Bond pointed out that this is the slow time of year for fruit, but would probably have difficulty during the coming summer. The Chief of Police reported no complaints. Councilman Lamb wanted to know why it was that some could do business in a tent, and the city required others to have comcrete buildings. Engineer Clubb pointed out that this was a temporary permit, and the same expired last October, and pointed out that there was nothing in the Building Code or Fire Zone Ordinance to prohibit such a type of construction as that, but he further pointed out that they had notified them to remove the building and it had not been done. Councilman Harris's motion was lost, and this was held for further consideration. . Councilman Harris wanted to know if it was right for people to sell oranges from house to house by the bucket. Attorney Calkins pointed out that it was Interstate Commerce, and the City could do nothing about it, and further pointed out that if the State made exemption from taxation on certain items, then any like items in the form of Interstate Commerce must also be exempt. Attorney Calkins was instructed to prepare an Ordinance concerning such buildings as the Drive-In-Market and trailer houses and present the same at the next Council meeting. Councilman Hendershott presented a Resolution to the effect that a committee be appointed from the Councilor otherwise to make pr6visions for a private office for the Mayor. The Recorder was requested by the Mayor to take the vote, and motion was made, seconded and carried by tne unanimous vote of the Council that this Resolution be adopted. I RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Eugene does not have a private office at the present time, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Eugene, that the Mayor be given the . power to appoint a committee from the Councilor otherwise to arrange for an office for the Mayor. ~ ~50 .'" , ' ." A letter from Mrs. Pollie Wilson concerning her fall on the sidewalk at Broadway and Park Street was read. 1 ,~'";'-M A letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals, in which they report the request of the Eugene Sand & Gravel Co. for a waiver of certain building restrictions in order to permit them to erect a garage 106' loi" x 24' of Type V construction, .:w~a r.eferred to Engineer Clubb. A letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals in which they recommend that the request of Dr. F. M. Day for a reclassification of the West 70 feet of Lots 6 and 7, Block 5, Mulligans Addition West, be referred to the Planning Commission, with a recommendation that all of Lots 6w~ydrJ~dBlock 5, Mulligan's Addition West be reclassified as Business Property 1/ MotIon tvas ,made, seconded amd carried to adopt this recommendation. The Recorder reported that the Blue Line Taxi Company was no longer doing business in the City. They failed to post proper insurance. 1'~~ '"4":' '"'1 c::: Reports from the Police Department, Eugene Public Library, Police Matron, and Engineer for the month of February, 1936, were read and ordered filed. '. The following Resolution on the Civil Service for Policemen was read, and motion made and seconded to adopt the same. The ayes and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 6, nay Zumwalt and Harris, absent none. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ~~YOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, OREGON~ That there be submitted to the electors of said City for their approval or reject- ion, at a special election to be held in the City of Eugene at a time and place to be designated by Ordinance, ~he annexed Charter Amendment, being 1 AN ACT to amend the Charter -of the City of Eugene by adding a ,new chapter thereto, authorizing and directing the Common Council of the City of Eugene to pass an Ordinance adopting civil service for its full time paid policemen, and to make all necessary provisions therein for the operation of said system. The foregoing Resolution and proposed Amendment were filed in the office of the City Recorder on the 9th day of March, 1936. . The following is the form and numbers in which the question will be submitted to the electors upon the official ballot. Proposed by Resolution of the Common Council and referred to the electors~ CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE: I Shall the Charter of the City of Eugene be amended authorizing and directing the Common Council to adopt by Opdinance a civil service system for its full time paid policemen? VOTE YES OR NO 500 YES '. 501 NO ~ , , .~ 451 .: \ \..::.... ---~------ -~-"---- - . --- - - - ---. - - - - ... --~ - - ---- -~~. -- CHARTER AMENDMENT 'I AN ACT If..;,. i:Jl lem.... To amend the Charter of the City of Eugene by adding - ..- -~~..i { '"-'; a new chapter thereto, authorizing and directing the Common Council of the City of Eugene to pass an Ordinance adopting civil service for its full time paid policemen, and to make all necessary provisions therein for the operation of said system. . THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: BE IT El~CTED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF EUGENE: Section 1. The Common Council of the City of Eugene be and it is hereby authorized to prepare and pass an Ordinance adopting civil service for its full time paid polic~men, and to make therein all necessary provisions for the operation of said system. Section 2. The Ordinance shall include the adoption of the same system and method as the City has already adopted 1 with respect to its firemen, and may include the same Board of Commissioners or another similarly appointed Board, which- ever seems best in the discretion of the Council. BALLOT TITLE There is hereby submitted as a proposed ballot title the following: "Proposed by Resolution of the Common Council and I i~ referred to the electors: CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE: Shall the Charter of the City of Eugene be amended authorizing and directing the Common Council to adopt by Ordinance a civil service system for its full time paid policemen? VOTE YES OR NO 500 501 YES NO 1 Application of Mrs. Leona Morehouse for a Hotel License at 667 Willamette Street, known as the Sheridan Hotel, was presented, and motion made, seconded and carried to grant the same. '. An Ordinance levying assessments for the repair of the sidewalk on the East side of Washington Street between Cheshire Street and end of the plat, in the City of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, was read the first time and held ove"r. Mr. Howard being represented by Councilman Lamb, asked for permission to be heard at a later date on this, and Attorney Calkins assured Mr. Lamb that any time Mr. Howard would come to his office he would talk the matter over with him. ~ 4:52 .'... ' ' An Ordinance providing a system of Civil Service for paid firefighters in the City of Eugene was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary Committee. - I' .-....,t,.;:. The Recorder was instructed to call for bids for the management of the city dump grounds to be opened at the next meeting. The Bond issued to Bray Bros. for hauling garbage, dated April 1, 1936, was presented and ordered placed on file. The Mayor pointed out that Miss Young had resigned her position in'the office of the City Recorder, to be effective as of April 1, 1936, and that he would like the Council to approve any selection that the Recorder and himself would make~ in the filling of this vacancy. Upon motion, seconded and carried, it was ordered that the Mayor and Recorder name the individual and that her name be placed on the pay roll as of April 1, 1936, and warrant be drawn in payment of her salary at the same time other salaries are paid. The Mayor pointed out that the League of Oregon Cities was holding an annual convention on the Campus the 19th and 20th of this month, and they were invited to participate. Councilman Hender~hott is to present a paper on Playgrounds. . Councilman Lamb pointed out that there was a man using the barn on city property adjoining the city shops, and he had asked for permission to continue the occupancy until May 1, but it was moved, seconded and carried that he must give up the building by April 1, and pay up the back rent. It was reported that a wood yard was being conducted at 309 Madison Street, which is city property, and it was ordered that it be cleaned up. Councilman Zumwalt reported that between 11th and 12th Streets on Jefferson, there was some bad sidewalk, and this was referred to Engineer Clubb to check into. Councilman Lamb moved that the Recorder be instructed to readvertise for bids for gravel, to be, opened at the next meeting, and itwas so ordered. 1 On mot-ion the Council adjourned to meet on March 23, 1936, at 7::30 o'clock P. M. C. M. Bryan, City Recorder. . I r ~-.JL' .