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Eugene City Council
Council Chamber--Eugene City Hall
November 20, 1989
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Ruth Bascom, Rob Bennett, Shawn Boles, Emily Schue,
Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Bobby Green, Roger
Rutan.
The adjourned meeting of November 15, 1989, of the Eugene City Council was
called to order by His Honor Mayor Jeff Miller.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes of July 19, October 9, October
11, and October 18, 1989, Meetings.
B. Findings and Recommendations of Hearings Official and Approval of
Improvement Project (West 11th Avenue/Danebo Avenue) (Job #2444)
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to approve the
e items on the City Council Consent Calendar. Ro 11 ca 11 vote;
the motion carried unanimously, 8:0.
II. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING ELECTION PROCEDURES
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. David Biedermann,
Finance Division, summarized the work done to this point and clarified the
proposed signature number requirements for initiatives and referendums.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
William Mason, 1803 West 34th Avenue, requested that the council not pass
this ordinance on the grounds that the process of obtaining signatures for
initiative and referendum petitions is already difficult and should not be
made more so. He added that the alternative to this proposal which retains
the same number requirement of signatures would be more acceptable, but still
highly restrictive.
Richard Greene, 766 East 13th Avenue, concurred with Mr. Masonls comments and
noted that the referendum and initiative process is one of the few ways that
the citizens of Eugene can offer input into the activities of City
government. He encouraged the council to allow this ordinance to come before
Eugene voters.
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e Dan Stotter, 1490 High Street, testified against increasing the percentage of
signatures required for the initiative petition. He noted that despite some
sentiment, he feels the initiative process promotes healthy citizen
participation in the political system. Mr. Stotter expressed concern
specifically with Section 2.974 because he felt that the process of requiring
a court procedure for changing of a ballot title is expensive and time-
consuming; allowing the council the authority to change the ballot title can
avert a court trial, thus sparing wasted money and time.
Carole Bruhl, 708 West 4th Avenue, spoke against the proposed ordinance. She
testified that the council no longer has the respect of Eugene citizens, who,
in her opinion, would also not support this ordinance.
Bob Fauvre, 2979 Marauta Street, agreed with those who spoke before him and
noted that this ordinance is a threat to freedom in the city of Eugene.
Merton Saling, 1510 Charnel ton Street, spoke against the ordinance. Mr.
Saling testified that he felt the council should increase the time allowed to
circulate petitions and decrease the number of signatures required for both
the initiative and referendum petitions.
Randy Prince, Box 927, submitted a letter to the council from Barbara Roberts
which told why Oregonians take pride in the initiative and referendum
processes and submitted an essay from Professor Bingham of the University of
Oregon. Mr. Prince paralleled the mass movements for democracy taking place
around the world with the timing of this ordinance. He noted that the
e initiative and referendum process are a basic part of our democracy and urged
the council to refer this decision to the voters.
Brian Hoop, 1790 Alder Street, said that the decision to increase the number
of signatures on the initiative petition is out of step with the wishes of
the vast majority of Oregon community members. He concurred with concerns
raised by Mr. Stotter that sending a ballot title to the court would be
expensive and might, as a result of respective income levels, become a racial
issue. He felt that the decision to increase signature percentages should
come before Eugene citizens.
Wes Bigelow, 572 West 12th #6, concurred with Mr. Saling that the number of
signatures required to get a referendum or initiative petition on the ballot
should be reduced. He felt that guaranteed involvement in the process of
deCiSion-making is inherent in the definition of democracy; the referendum
allows citizens to become involved in this decision-making process.
Richard Gold, 907 River Road #58, indicated that he has been involved in the
process of initiative petitioning and has experienced how enormously
difficult it is to be able to put an initiative petition on the ballot. The
initiative process is provided to allow citizens the authority to maintain
the checks and balances within a representative democracy. He added that the
percentage of signatures requirement should not be based on the total
electors registered at the time a petition is filed.
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e Barbara Keller, 2570 Onyx, testified against this ordinance on the grounds
that the initiative process provides an important indication about citizen
views and affords citizens the knowledge that they are being represented
within city government. Ms. Keller said that in light of the fact that the
City Attorney's position is not elective, he should not be allowed to veto a
ballot initiative.
A representative, speaking on behalf of the Eugene Neighborhood Leaders (NL),
voiced his opposition to this ordinance. The NL also expressed
disappointment that they were not notified earlier of the City's plans to
consider this measure.
Kevin Hornbuckle, 1359 Patterson Street, concurred with the opinion of those
who spoke before him.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
CB 4181--An ordinance concerning election procedures; amending
Sections 2.964, 2.970, 2.971, 2.972, 2.973, 2.975,
2.976, 2.977, 2.979, 2.980, 2.981, 2.982, 2.983,
2.984, 2.987, 2.988, 2.990, and 2.992 of the Eugene
Code, 1971; repealing Sections 2.974 and 2.978 of
that code; and declaring an emergency.
- Ms. Schue said that public testimony demonstrates that this subject needs
more public review and suggested that this proposed ordinance be referred to
the Citizens Involvement Committee (CIC) for further review. Mr. Boles
voiced support for Ms. Schue's suggestion but added that the Neighborhood
Leaders should also be part of this review process.
Ms. Ehrman said that although she is not opposed to having further review
from the CIC and NL, Eugene citizens do not appear to be interested in making
any compromises with respect to this ordinance. She felt, therefore, that
such a review might be a waste of time.
Ms. Schue expressed her support for the alternative ordinance which would
retain the current requirement for percentage of signatures but would
calculate this percentage based on the number of city electors registered at
the time the petition is filed. Responding to earlier comment, Ms. Schue
said Lane County updates the list of current voters more often than in the
past as a consequence of the mailed ballot. Mr. Holmer offered his support
to Ms. Schue's position.
Mr. Miller noted that the number of signatures required and the City Attorney
Office's involvement in the naming of a ballot title seem to be the two
greatest areas of public concern. Mr. Holmer stated that the public is also
concerned with the issue of who should have the authority to make a decision
about the rights of the voters in matters of direct legislation; section
2.972 should be an issue requiring public vote. Mr. Holmer added that
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because this issue has been under consideration since February, there is no
- need to declare this as an emergency. In response, Mr. Sercombe said that
this ordinance is considered as an emergency if passed with an emergency
clause; the council has the authority to make this determination.
Responding to Ms. Bascom's request for staff response, Mr. Sercombe said the
issue raised by Mr. Stotter determining the classification of a proposed
initiative measure as legislative or administrative is made when a
prospective initiative petition is submitted to the City Recorder's Office.
At that point, the City Recorder refers this prospective petition to the City
Attorney's Office for issuance of a ballot title. If the City Attorney's
Office determines that this measure does not create policy, then the measure
does not qualify for the initiative process under Article 4 of the Oregon
Constitution. Mr. Sercombe noted that this decision has been challenged in
the judicial system and was upheld. On the other hand, the proposed
legislation allows any person who is dissatisfied with the content of the
ballot title or the City Attorney Office's decision regarding ballot title
issuance the opportunity to seek relief in court. Mr. Sercombe indicated
that the judicial process concerning review of ballot titles requires this
review to be given priority over other court business and be given a speedy
court determination, i.e., several days.
Mr. Sercombe indicated that the process of determining local initiative and
referendum procedures is set by the council. However, Chapter 250 of the
State Statue preempts the council's decision regarding the structure and
content of ballot titles. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles regarding
monetary compensation for securing petition signatures, Mr. Sercombe said
- that the position of the Federal District Court in Oregon is that it is
unconstitutional for local government to disallow citizens the right to
secure signatures for money.
Ms. Sercombe said the present process for ballot title wording appeals is
that such appeals be submitted first to the council for review and, if
further litigation is requested, the appeals will go to the courts. The
proposed ordinance will require such appeals to be submitted directly to the
court for judicial review, bypassing council decision. Ms. Schue said that
selection of ballot title wording is a complicated process, and because the
council does not have the needed experience, she would support such a change
in the process of determining ballot title wording.
Ms. Schue said that she does not see a valid reason why the Charter Amendment
should require more signatures than a referendum petition and wanted both a
Charter Amendment and a referendum petition to require signatures of 12.5
percent of the registered voters. Mr. Holmer responded that the fact that
the Charter Amendment is in effect for a longer period of time justifies the
need for requiring a larger percentage of signatures. Although he would not
be opposed to changing the number of signatures for a Charter Amendment to
reflect 12.5 percent of the registered voters, he is in favor of leaving it
at the current 15 percent.
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Ms. Ehrman expressed concern with the practice of tying the percentage of
e signatures required for a Charter Amendment or a referendum to the number of
registered voters. She added that this being the initial public hearing
concerning this issue and, given the fact that the only testimony offered was
in opposition, the council should reconsider whether this subject is worth
spending further City resources.
Mr. Rutan said that part of the initial purpose for reviewing the initiative
process was to reconsider some areas of the process that appeared to need
modification. Public testimony reveals that the council has not done an
adequate job of processing this issue. He felt that the council should not
abandon this issue and offered support for forwarding the alternative
petition to the vote of Eugene Citizens.
Ms. Bascom said her perception of widespread public opinion regarding the
proposed ordinance is that such a change will be damaging to the initiative
process. If the council is going to pursue the idea of public review, review
should not be limited to the NL. Ms. Bascom noted that the entire initiative
process allows for healthy public participation in local government and,
speaking on behalf of the entire council, feels that the initiative process
should not be lost. For these reasons, she wanted to table this decision.
Mr. Green said the council has the information required to make a decision at
present. In light of public testimony against this ordinance, there is no
need to forward this information to community groups. Mr. Boles agreed that
the council should make a decision quickly. He added that the two issues of
e signature percentage requirements and ballot title wording need to be dealt
with separately.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to proceed with
consideration of the ordinance as it is drafted.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to amend this motion,
to reflect the adoption of an alternative measure whereby the
required number of signatures is tied to the electorate at
8.5 for the referendum petition and 12.5 percent for the
charter amendment and initiative petition.
Mr. Boles commented that public testimony clearly reflects that Eugene
citizens do not want to change the number of signatures required for either
the Charter Amendment or the referendum. The amendment to the motion changes
the number of signatures by moving it to a base of registered electors. He
encourage council members to vote against both the main motion and the motion
amending it.
Roll call vote; the amended motion failed, 2:6, with
councilors Rutan and Schue voting in favor; and councilors
Boles, Holmer, Bennet, Bascom, Green, and Ehrman voting
against.
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Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett to amend the main
e motion to reflect that the number of signatures required for
a referendum petition, an initiative petition other than for
a charter amendment or revision, and a charter amendment or
revision be respectively 8.5 percent, 12.5 percent, and 15.0
percent of the city electors registered at the time the
petition is filed. Roll call vote; the amended motion
carried, 5:4, with councilors Rutan, Bennett, Holmer, Schue,
and Mayor Miller voting in favor; and councilors Boles,
Bascom, Green, and Ehrman voting against.
Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to refer the
alternative proposal in section 2.972 of the Eugene Code to
the voters for approval.
Ms. Schue said that this whole matter should be referred to the CIC and other
public groups prior to taking final council action.
Mr. Holmer withdrew his motion.
Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to amend the main
motion to state that this proposed ordinance shall be
referred to the Citizens Involvement Committee for review.
Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 8:0.
Roll call vote; Ms. Bascom's motion passed, 7:1, with
e councilors Bascom, Bennett, Boles, Rutan, Holmer, Schue, and
Green voting aye; and councilor Ehrman voting nay.
At 8:55 p.m. the City Council took a five-minute recess.
III. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTAIN SIGN PERMITS
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Marsha Miller,
Planning and Development Department, provided the council with a brief staff
report. The Eugene Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council
pass an ordinance imposing a moratorium on certain types of signs while the
Planning Commission is continuing its work on the comprehensive update of the
City's Sign Code. The Planning Commission is concerned that there will be an
increase in the number of billboard applications and an increase in the
number of possible nonconforming electronic message center signs and flashing
signs during the Sign Code update process. On October 23, the City Council
considered the recommendation from the Planning Commission to impose the
moratorium and requested that the City Attorney's Office prepare an
ordinance.
Ms. Miller informed the council that the City currently has 130 billboards.
The maximum number of billboards that could be built under the current Code
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is 180; this figure is based on the code requirements of a limit of 1,300
e square feet of billboard surface area per half mile on highway-oriented
designated streets and on those industrial streets where billboards are
permitted. This figure is also based on an average billboard size of 300
square feet. The Planning Commission is requesting this moratorium because
of the effects of billboards, electronic message centers (EMCs), and flashing
signs on the aesthetics of the City and the safety of the community. The
commission feels that a six-month moratorium is reasonable and hopes to have
a recommendation before the council on the revised Sign Code before that
time. At the council's request, an ordinance imposing the moratorium has
been prepared for consideration at this public hearing. If the council
adopts the moratorium, any application that has been received prior to the
moratorium will be processed. Responding to a question from Mr. Miller, Ms.
Miller said that the City has received 20 billboard permit applications since
September 26. She clarified that prior to the adoption of the Interim Code
in June 1988, the City received 40 applications for billboards; of these 40
applications, approximately 15 were granted.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Kevin Jones, 1678 West 7th Avenue, spoke against the proposed moratorium.
Mr. Jones indicated that highway construction often uses flashing signs to
warn motorists of construction delays, dangers, and weather information and,
if the Federal Highway Administration truly believes that such signs are
dangerous, they would not use these signs. Furthermore, if the City chooses
to adopt the moratorium because of concerns for traffic safety, the newly
e installed message at the Hult Center should also be turned off to reflect
those concerns. He cautioned the council that Planning Commission
information which regards such signs as traffic hazards is inaccurate and
claimed that a number of studies have been conducted which indicate that
there is no connection between flashing signs and traffic safety concerns.
He requested further that the council consider each sign type separately.
Steve Robinson, 2865 Taylor Street, indicated that he has taken an unofficial
tally of most of the billboard faces around Eugene. He said that of the 150
total billboard faces that he counted, 10 percent promoted businesses outside
the Eugene area; 30 percent promoted national name brand products (mostly
alcohol and nicotine products); 25 percent promoted national and regional
chains; 14 percent promoted local services; 12 percent promoted local
restaurants and retail stores; and the remaining 5 percent promoted local
hotels. Mr. Robinson said that in the interest of visual clutter, he
supports the Planning Commission's moratorium on such signs.
Spencer Whitted, address not given, spoke in opposition to the proposed
moratorium. He indicated that billboards are important to bringing
businesses into the downtown area, and a proposed moratorium would hurt this
cause.
Jim Torrey, 2545 Chuckanut Street, said that the only effect a six-month
moratorium would have on billboards would be to induce a rash of requests to
build billboards in areas where they wouldn't otherwise have been built. He
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e added that he does not believe there is sufficient evidence to justify
banning EMCs entirely. Mr. Torrey cautioned the council that if the Planning
Commission proceeds with the proposed moratorium on billboards, it runs the
risk of a proliferation of small billboards. Any sign that is under the 200-
square-foot limit that defines a sign as a billboard would be legally
allowed.
Randy Thwing, no address given, concurred with Mr. Torrey and added that the
Planning Commission, as a public body, should have this issue reviewed by the
public.
Bernard Conklin, 2650 Balfour Street, testified against the proposed
moratorium. Mr. Conklin noted that the Planning Commission is offering its
own bias towards banning such signs, and information regarding flashing signs
as safety hazards is not sufficient to warrant such an extreme action.
There being no more requests to speak, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bennett requested a response from staff regarding the validity of claims
stating that imposing this moratorium on billboards would result in the
proliferation of small billboards. Ms. Miller responded that if the proposed
moratorium were enacted, it would be legal under current legislation to put
up any sign under the 200 square foot limit. Nancy Nathanson, Planning
Commission President, said that although the Planning Commission is concerned
with the proliferation of small billboards, it has not reached an effective
solution.
e Responding to Mr. Torrey's comments regarding the number of remaining, usable
billboard spaces, Mr. Rutan said that because most of the remaining locations
are taken, future billboard construction will be located on arterials and
streets with less traffic and poor visibility.
Mr. Holmer said that the Planning Commission has had ample time to prepare an
ordinance that will be acceptable to all parties involved and urged the
council not to adopt the moratorium.
Mr. Green said that because billboards and EMCs are viable tools for business
in the downtown area, he cannot support this proposed moratorium. He added
that the timing of this moratorium is poor, in light of the recently erected
Hult Center EMC. Ms. Ehrman supported Mr. Green's position on the grounds
that proliferation of billboard requests that came as a result of the
proposed moratorium eradicates any need to ban such signs. Mr. Boles also
offered his support to this position. In agreement with Mr. Torrey, Mr.
Boles said that the proliferation of mini-billboards is likely, should this
moratorium be put into effect. He added that the definition of billboard
should be changed immediately, if possible, to include these mini-billboards.
Mr. Bennett asked whether the Planning Commission can include mini-billboards
in its request for a proposed moratorium. Ms. Miller responded that the
concern over the proliferation of mini-billboards was not raised until
recently, and this issue will have to be addressed in the Sign Code update.
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. Ms. Nathanson said that although the Planning Commission is concerned with
the proliferation of such mini-billboards, it has not found a way to
regulate such signs. She added that the commission plans to hold one more
public hearing on the Sign Code update because of the numerous changes that
have been made to the existing code since the initial hearing. She noted
that the Planning Commission has been dealing with a number of issues beyond
that of the Sign Code update, which has affected its ability to deal with the
update in a timely manner. Responding to a question from Mr. Miller, Ms.
Nathanson said that the commission was charged with the responsibility of
reviewing the existing Sign Code for the dual purpose of bringing it into
compliance with new laws and bringing it up to date with current technology.
Mr. Bennett expressed extreme concern for the proliferation of
mini-billboards and said that he would like to find some way to address this
issue. Mr. Rutan responded that the leasing of billboards is a very
competitive business, and if there was going to be an additional flood of
permits, it would have already happened. He said that the issue of
mini-billboards should be considered under an extensive review of the Sign
Code.
Ms. Bascom said that, on the basis of public testimony, she believes the
council should abandon the issue of a moratorium. She added that she is
highly concerned with the issue of visual clutter but felt that this is a
separate issue.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the council drop
e the issue of a moratorium.
Ms. Schue said that although public testimony was of the opinion that a
moratorium was not needed, she is concerned about the increase of any more
billboards. She stressed that if the moratorium does have an effect, it will
be for the better and she urged the council to vote against the motion.
Mr. Bennett said he would like to exempt the Hilton's billboard from the
moratorium in order to be consistent with previous support the council has
given.
Mr. Bennett moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to substitute his
motion for Ms. Bascom's motion that the council approve a
moratorium on all billboards for a period of 90 days, to
change the definition of billboard to include signage over
100 square feet, and to exclude the application for billboard
at the Eugene Hilton from this moratorium. Ro 11 ca 11 vote;
the motion failed, 3:4, with councilors Bennett, Schue, and
Boles voting in favor; and councilors Rutan, Green, Bascom,
and Holmer voting against.
Ms. Bascom's motion passed, 4:3, with councilors Rutan,
Bascom, Holmer, and Green voting in favor; and councilors
Bennett, Schue, and Boles voting against.
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. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE RIVER ROAD AREA
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced this topic. Teresa Bishow
gave a brief staff report.
Mr. Miller opened the public hearing.
Wanda Simmons, no address given, although absent, had indicated her intention
to speak against the proposed amendment schedule.
There being no more requests to speak, Mr. Miller closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to amend the
adopted City of Eugene Capital Improvement Program concerning
the construction of sewers in the River Road Area. Roll call
vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0.
V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING GAS FITTER LICENSING PROVISIONS
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic. Greta Utecht
reported that it is the recommendation of the Planning and Development
Department that the ordinance be repealed for the following reasons: the
e City is currently duplicating a State-licensing process for many of the
people doing this work and as of January 1, 1990, the State Construction
Contractors Board will require all general and specialty contractors to be
licensed, which will encompass the remainder of the gas fitters in the
community who are not currently licensed by the State; no problems have been
noted in the 4.5 years that the City has established the licensing
procedures; the costs incurred for monitoring licensing is high; and by
regulating the industry, the City takes on the responsibility for its
activities. Ms. Utecht indicated that members of this industry support this
recommendation.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
There being no requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing.
CB 4179--An ordinance concerning gas fitter licensing
provisions; amending Sections 3.0005 and 8.200 of the
Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 3.182, 3.183,
3.184, and 3.185 of that Code; and declaring an
emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
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e council bill number only and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Council Bill 4179 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; a 11
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance Number 19649).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Assistant Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic and noted that the
passage of a State statute has rendered this ordinance unnecessary.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
There being no requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing.
CB 4180--an ordinance concerning drug paraphernalia; amending
Section 3.0005 of the Eugene Code, 1971; repealing
Sections 3.300, 3.302, 3.304, 3.306, 3.308, 3.310,
3.312, and 3.314 of that Code; and declaring an
emergency.
e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Council Bill 4180 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; a 11
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance Number 19650).
IX. RESOLUTION PROVIDING INTERIM FINANCING FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic.
Res. No. 4149--A resolution authorizing the issuance and sale
4/5.3 of limited tax bond anticipation notes, Series
1989-B, in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000
for the purpose of providing funds for interim
financing of improvements within local
improvement districts.
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. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
X. ORDINANCE TO AMEND REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC FUND TITLES IN THE CITY CODE
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic.
CB 4173--An ordinance concerning City funds; amending Sections
2.153, 2.403, 2.413, 2.555, 2.560, 2.567, 2.575,
2.580, 2.582, 2.642, 2.644, 2.646, 2.648, 3.794,
3.798,7.025, 7.060, 7.195, 7.245, and 7.543 of the
Eugene Code, 1971; repealing Sections 2.529, 2.565,
and 2.570 of that code; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only and that enactment be considered at
the time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
CB 4173 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
e approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; a 11
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance number 19651).
XI. ORDINANCE TO ANNUALLY ESTABLISH NAMES OF COMBINED FUNDS FOR THE CITY
OF EUGENE
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic.
CB 4182--An ordinance identifying City of Eugene fund numbers
and titles for Fiscal Year 1989-90; confirming the
procedure for establishment of funds in future
fiscal years; repealing any resolutions or
ordinances in conflict; and declaring an emergency.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
CB 4182 was read for the second time by council bill number only.
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Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill be
e approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; a 11
councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and
became Ordinance number 19652).
Mayor Millor adjourned the meeting of the City Council and convened a meeting
of the Urban Renewal Agency.
IX. RESOLUTION TO ANNUALLY ESTABLISH NAMES OF COMBINED FUNDS FOR THE
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow introduced the topic.
Res. No. 942--A resolution to establish names of combined
funds for the Urban Renewal Agency for FY90 and
annually thereafter with the adoption of the
Annual Appropriation Act.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
7:0.
Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency and reconvened
the meeting of the City Council.
e At 10:25 p.m., the meeting adjourned to November 22, 1989.
(Recorded by Traci Northman)
MNCC 112089-730
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