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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/1936 Meeting ~ 453 -= ..' \.. - --- -~._-- .-~---- - - I Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon March 23, 1936 The minutes of the adjourned meeting of the common council held at the hour of 7:30 o'clock, P. M., March 23, 1936. Council was called to order by . Mayor Large with all councilmen present except Mr. Reid. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 9th were read and no objections appearing, were ordered filed. oJ:;;;. .\'.'..;, ~w,r..",. :~ '..-. ;r-:' . Mayor Large called for presentations from the citizens, and Dr. A. T. Oberg who resides at the corner of 16th and Hilyard Streets, addressed the council concerning the traffic conditions at that particular corner. He pointed out that in less than one year, there had been three wrecks at that location and that these have cost him approxi~ately $100.00 to repair his parking strip, rock wall and steps. The worst of it was that there was not a thing to prevent re-occurrence of this damage. He further pointed out that 16th Street running east was quite a speed-way in that it was a full, wide street and that Hilyard street was the first, full, wide street t!1is side of the University district, so people going either north or south generally moved along at a high rate of speed, and as a solution to the situation asked that a stop sign be placed on the west side of Hilyard on 16th Street. Councilman Simon pointed out that that particular corner was no worse than many others in the city of Eugene and f.elt-that if a stop sign were placed at that location that they would have to put stop signs in the other locations also. The Mayor referred this to the Folice Committee. . I Attorney Hardy then addressed the Council in behalf of Mr. Elliott who had a bid in for the maintenance and operation of the city dump ground. In behalf of his client, he stated that Mr. Elliott had property adjoining the city dump which made it handier for him and also pointed out that the State Board of Health was not satisfied with the manner in which garbage was being hauled and dumped by the city of Eugene, pointing out that many other haulers were not hauling all garbage of the city to the dump grounds, but were taking it to other places. The City has an ordinance covering this, but the same is not being enforced. His clien was willing to put in machinery and equipment for the proper care and management of this ground, but could not do so unless the city of Eugene would see that all garbage was hauled and dumped there. Mayor Large then asked the recorder to open bids on the garbage proposi- tion and present them to ~he Council. Two bids were opened, that of Mr. H. S~ Elliott and Mr. R. R. Hughes. The Mayor then asked Councilman Zumwalt as to the situation concerning the statement of licensed garbage haulers hauling garbage to places other than the city dump ground. Councilman Zumwalt answered that he knew at least two of the licensed haulers who were hauling their garbage to other places and one of these was Brays and he wished to state that all of the city haulers should dump their garbage at the city dump ground. Councilman Bond wanted to know what was meant by apparatus. Mr. Hardy answered that it would take considerable mechanical and steam equipment in order to comply with the state requirements and Mr. Elliott. was willing to do this. .~ Mr. Hohnstein, licensed hauler, then addressed the Council wanting to know the difference between trash and garbage, pointing out that he and other haulers had beenrnuling refuse to other places than the city dump ground and dumping garbage at the city ground. The Mayor referred this to the Health Committee to report at the next meeting. /. . .. At this time Councilman Reid appears in Council. Mr. Leo Deffenbacher then addressed the Council concerning the Council's action in making 13th Street East betwe~n Alder and Kincaid a no-parking zone. He said that there were many business people there who had spent years and money in building up a legitimate business and felt that this was an injustice to impose an absolute no-parking zone upon them, because students and residents of the city liked to drive up in front of the store when doing their business. He pointed out that the business people in that district had not been notified nor consulted and that he felt that they certainly should be represented at the committee's meetings in order that the council might reach a just decision. He presented a petition bear- ing all the names and addresses of the business men of that block to Councilman Sim'on. Dr. Simon stated he had nothing to say; that the council had acted and as far as he was concerned he was through. Councilman Carlson expressed the opinion that the people in that district were entitled to the same con8iderations as any of the business people on Willamette Street and that the complaint is just and good. It was considered that there should be a limited parking zone and the police de- partmen~ could drop out occasionally and it wouldn't take long to bring about en- forcement. Councilman Bond expressed the opinion that he agreed with Cou.ncilman Carlson and that these people had a just complaint, but when the original peti.tion had be~n considered, he had presumed that the businessmen themselves had signed it. He wished the subject to be reconsidered. Councilman Lamb pointed out that this matter was but a slight imposition as far as business was concerned and that there WaS plenty of space for parking near by, pointing out that they eQuId park around . the corners a~d he felt that this was perfectly in order. Councilman Carlson point- ed out that there is no parking at all East on 13th past Kincaid Street, but there is on Kincaid and the East side of Alder South of 13th and both sides North of 13th I ~ """-454 . ~- J. ..-. The Mayor at this time thought that this should be referred to the Police Com- mittee, but Councilman Simon wanted it decided by the Council now as did Council- man Carlson. Councilman Reid felt that this should certainly be re-considered. There was considerable discussion among the councilmen at this time. Mr. Deffen- bacher addressed the Council again, pointing out that trie only reason the business men were parking their cars there now was because if they didntt take advantage of the space then the students would park their cars and leave them there day in and day out and no enforcement of the one-hour zone was ever attempted. The Mayor then pointed out that inasmuch as the Council had once decided this issue, it would be necessary for a motion calling for a reconsideration before any further action could be taken. Councilman Reid moved for reconsideration and Councilman Carlson seconded it. The ayes and nays were called. Councilmen voting aye, Hendershott, Reid, Zumwalt and Carlson; Nay, Lamb,Simon, Bond and Harris. Absent none. Mayor Large breaking the tie by voting aye. The Mayor then referred the suggestion to the Police Committee to report at the next meeting. Mr. Robert M. Fischer then addressed the Council in behalf of the city of Florence at which place there is to be a celebration on May 23 and 24 for the purpose of dedicating the new billion dollar bridge. He, in behalf of the city of Florence, extended a cordial invitation to the city of Eugene to participate in and assist in the celebration. First, they would appreciate ,it if a resolution could be had in behalf of the celebration, secondly, that the city of Florence would appreciate it if they could either borrow or rent at a nominal fee the street banners for purpose of decorations. Councilman Zumwalt moved that the invitation be accepted and the request be granted. It was seconded and carried. I ~J ~ . Mr. Harry Johnson then addressed the Council in behalf of the National Youth Administration program, asking that a committee be appointed to look into the feasibility of having NYA student city officials and policement, pointing out that this would entail no expense to the city. Mayor Large referred this to the police committee to report at the next meeting. Judiciary Committee by Councilman Harris, pr~senteQ the proposed Ordinanc on Civil Service for Firemen. The Ordinance had been read for the first time at the previous meeting with recommendation of-three minor amendments as follows: (1) Section 2 shall be amended by providing for Compensation at the rate of $5.00 for each day actually employed. I (2) Section 7 amended that Members in the Civil Service may have the privilege of reciprocity between cities, counties and states. (3) Section 11 amended by adding that all investigations made by the commission shall be by public or private hearing; this hearing to be held at the discretion of the commission. Upon the request of Councilman Reid the proposed ordinance was held for its third and final reading until the next meeting.. The Health Committee, by Councilman Zumwalt, recommended that two barns located on the alley between Van Buren and Jackson streets be condemned. It was seconded and so ordered. Mr. Zumwalt then pointed out that a Mrs. Tom Hall had sustained a rather severe injury by reason of having fallen on the sidewalk at the corner of Broadway and Lawrence Streets. Mr. Zumwalt feels that the most serious places in the walks of the city should be repaired one way or another and that action must be taken. . Councilman Bond then pointed out that he had received a complaint from a Mr. Bonney about a fall that he had on Fifth Street. The Recorder then pointed out that another letter had been received from Mrs. Pollie Wilson of Springfield. City Attorney Calkins then addressed the Council, in behalf of all these types of cases, stating that if the city were to attempt to repair the1r walks in order to prevent claims of this nature, it would involve a tremendous expenditure because many claims had been made and had been paid where the irregularity on the surfact involved the fraction of an inch. He further stated that he would apprecia e the Council ordering him to contest one of these claims in order that it. might be determined what was and what was not negligence in the matter of the maintenance of streets and sidewalks. The Police Committee, by Chairman Simon, presented the application of Mr., W. R. Wallace for a wine license with recommendation that it be not granted. . I Application of R. W. Hibbett and J. V. Rich was presented with recommenda tion that it be not granted by reason of the building opening on. Park Street. He also presented the application ~ Mr. George Neal which in fact was a transfer from the Tip Top Lunch to Mr. Neal with the recommendation that it be ap- proved .. . ~I!! e. I . I -- I ..~ +- - --- ~ 455 -- --- --- At this time"Mr. Wallace addressed the Council, pointing out that.in his estimation it was absolutely unfair to state that he should not have a license when other bUS inesses in the same ne ighborhood had one. He had been in Eugene 'a '.' great many years and had always been a taxpayer; that he was engaged in a legitimate:~; bonified restaurant business and pointed out that the Del Rey and the Imperial .. Restaurant had a license and that it made it very difficult for his business, so ~ he was asking for the same consideration. ~l Councilman Simon pointed out that if they granted this one that they would have to grant many more. Councilman Carlson addressed the Council, setting forth the fact that he appreciated Mr. Wallace's position. At the same time he definitely showed how difficult it would be for the Police Committee to turn down other applications that might come in if t.his one were granted. After considerable discussion, Mr. Wallace agreed upon the suggestion of Dr. Simon to change his package wine license applIcation to that of a hotel license, so at this time Mayor Large called for the ayes and nays upon the previous recommendation of the Police Committee. The Wallace application, Councilmen voting aye, 0imon, Zumwalt, Bond and Harris; Nay, Lamb, Hendershott, Reid, and Carlson. Mayor Large breaking the ti by voting aye. The recommendation on the Hibbett & Rich application, Councilmen voting aye, eight, nay, none, absent none. The application of the Tip Top transfer to Mr. George Neal was unanimously recommended. A communication from the Emergency Fund Committee of the Salvation Army was presented by the Recorder and Mr. R. B. Bacon, Chairman, of the committee, addressed the Council, in behalf of the request, stating that whenever any tran- sients, or indigents either stop an officer or see a merch2nt or call at homes, they are referred to the Salvation Army for care. Due to the fact that the Salvation Army was only able to raise approximately $2500 of an estimate required $4500, they would be unable to continue to care for this class of people. But, if the Common Council could see fit to grant this request, the Salvation Army could guarantee proper care until the summer season. Dr. Richmond then addressed the Council, pointing out that the City and County had been let off very easy during the period of time that the Federal Government had maintained their transient camps. Now, that the Federal Government was not assuming this burden, the task had fallen upon the local authorities and he very sincerely hoped the Council could see fit to grant this request which was a very worthy one. Adjutant Ford addressed the Council, pointing out that ti1e entire burden for the care of all this relief work was now up to the Salvation Army and he wished to assure the mem- _ bers of the Council that this $400 would last up until some time in June. After which time there would be seasonal summer work, and the demand would be greatly lessened and they would be' able to take care of them by other means. Councilman Hendershott, made the motion that the request be granted and it was seconded. The ayes and nays were called, councilmen voting aye, eight; nay, none; absent none A communication from the law firm of ~ells and Wells was presented, askin for damages sustained from a f~ll on a sidewalk on 10th Avenue West near Olive by Mrs. Bertha E. Ferry of Route No .'3 , Eugene, and upon motion by Councilman tiimon and seconded by Councilman Reid, this claim was denied. A communication from Mr. A. C. Mathews for the purchase of the v'lest t of Lot 3 and all of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Harris Addition, was presented to the Council and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Petition for a special building permit from residents in the vicinity of 6th and Filmore Streets for W. R. and Harold Stanturf for a titore Building, Service Station, was presented and councilman Harris moved that it not be allowed, no secon appearing, it was determined to hold this for the furt11er consideration of the Planning Commission. Gravel bids fDom the Lane Gravel, Eugene Sand and Gravel and Ransom Sand and Gravel Companies were opened and referred to the 0treet Committee to report at the next meeting. The Recorder reported that the Drive-In Market on willamette Street had removed its temporary fruit stand. The recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals, which had been referre to the Engineer concerning the request of the Eugene Sand and Gravel Company was upon motion accepted. The following applications for re-bonding delinquent assessments were presented and upon motion were unanimously approved. No", No. No. No. No. 408 409 410 411 412 Mrs. Josephine Holt Allen T. Osborne M. P. Bonnett Etta O. Campbell Etta O. Campbell $200..00 60.23 304.00 103.11 22;5.43 ;'j-~ .~ "...- 456 . The Recorder presented request for the amount of $204.46 in order to secure Titles to certain properties in the Oity of Eugene. Referred to Finance eornmittee to report at next meeting. I ;.j.., !'~ An Ordinance levying assessments for the repair of the sidewalk on the ~~~East side of ~ashington street between Oheshire ~treet and end of the plat, in the I,.,iI~City of Eugene, Lane Oounty, Oregon, which had been read the first time and con- :mtinued at the request of Oouncilman Lamb was again continued until the next meeting. City Attorney Calkins had yet to get in touch with Mr. O. H. Howard, of Route 1, Eugene. A communication from the Oregon State Motor Association was presented concerning the City purchasing a state flag. It was the consensus of opinion of the council that this be not done. City Attorney Calkins pointed out that he was bringing to trial the Ohambers case for the dumping of garbage. He wanted the council to know that he fel that he has a very difficult case to win but in order to settle the many complaints that have been received, he was taking it to trial. . Oouncilman $imon reported that Councilman Bond is now looking for cars for the Police Department and the Police Matron. . Councilman Lamb then asked Mr. Bond to present his statement concerning jthe purchase of certain machinery for the street Department from Mr. Chet Daniels. jMr. ,Bond stated that in his estimation the said machinery was very reasonably priced lat $700.00 and that the city should purchase it. It was moved and seconded that I the city purchase this machinery from Mr. Daniels for the sum of $700.00. Ayes and lnays were called, Councilmen voting aye, eight, nay, none; absent none. II I On motion the Council adjourned. I C. M. Bryan City Recorder I I 1 I I , I i , i , i I I , , ! I I II I' '11 II II I' I I II II 11 il Ii II I' i I I .. I . ... II