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Councilor KeIIy summarized the origin of the action item, recollecting that the City had been <br /> unable to prosecute for a violation of the sign code involving second- and third -party contractors. <br /> He said that he had originally been concemed over uniform C°Te enforcement of the <br /> ordinance but commended Mr. Klein's efforts to stay within the intent of the code by broadening it <br /> to include the concept of person responsible. He also thanked the City Manager for moving the <br /> item forward. He noted that the ordinance also made provision for an administrative civil penalty <br /> as well as cost recovery. <br /> Councilor Rayor raised concem over unequal enforcement. He stressed that businesses would <br /> be treated the same as individuals. <br /> Councilor Bettman raised concern that there was no public comment in the hearing provided. She <br /> raised concem that if some one posted garage sale notices they could be penalized. She <br /> expressed concern over the outreach for the public hearing and whether there would be public <br /> outcry after the fact. <br /> Councilor Taylor was reluctant to take action on the item with no public comment offered. She <br /> called for information on how businesses and individuals would be treated equally. She <br /> expressed concern that someone would be fined if they posted notices for a lost pet. <br /> City Manager Johnson said that the ordinance did not establish the method of treatment. He said <br /> that staff did not monitor who was putting up bills. He said that enforcement is, mostly, complaint - <br /> driven. He noted that posting of handbills had always been a violation of the City Code and that <br /> the only change was that the penalty would be aimed at whoever was named on the bill. <br /> In response to a comment from Councilor Pape regarding the ordinance not being clear about <br /> applying only to public property, Mr. Klein said that it was implicit in the ordinance language. <br /> City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4757, an ordinance concerning <br /> unlawful posting, and amending Section 4.050 of the Eugene Code, 1971. <br /> Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor KeIIy, moved that the bill, with unani- <br /> mous consent of the council, be read a second time by council bill number <br /> only, and that enactment be considered at that time. <br /> Councilor Pape, seconded by Councilor Farr, moved to amend the motion by <br /> changing Section 4.050 (1) by placing the word "public" in front of "lamp <br /> post." <br /> The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. <br /> The main motion passed unanimously. <br /> City Manager Johnson asked the council to consider Council Bill 4757 by number only. <br /> Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor KeIIy, moved that the bill be <br /> approved and given final passage. The motion passed unanimously and <br /> became Ordinance No. 20221. <br /> Mayor Torrey adjoumed the meeting of the City Council and convened a work session of the <br /> Eugene City Council <br /> MINUTES — Eugene City Council January 22, 2001 Page 7 <br /> Regular Meeting <br />