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e "lIl /31 6/8/70 I e I I e I e A vote was taken on the motion. The Motion carried. B. Equal Opportunity Survey - Mrs. Beal'moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the City Council request the Human Rights Commission to make a survey on current employment practices of city government in regard to employment opportunities with the City for women, in regard to Ordinance No. 15675A (Human Rights 8rdinance) Mrs. Beal said this ordinance made provlslon to prevent discrimination against women in matters pertaining to wages, hours and other matters. She said this was not 'an attack on the city or administration, and she did not believe the city discriminated against female employees.. She felt .the survey would show the city to be a typical employer. Mrs. Beal introduced Dr. Joan Acker of the University School of Sociology. Dr. Acker said that one of the biggest problems in the United States is that of the single parent family. 90% of these families are headed by women and incomes are very small. She , suggested that patterns of hiring should be studied, and that perhpps women could be fit into positions formerly thought of as only male. She also felt promotion practices should be studied, and that women should be informed of job openings outside the usual categorization. She suggested that child care centers should be provided to make it possible for mothers to work. In answer to Dr. Purdy, Mrs. Beal said if the study could not be funded, women who were interested would certainly contribute their time. " -I II II Ii ,I II I i , I , I I I Dr. Norman Pott said the Human Rights Commission had made a survey in 1966 which was done entirely by volunteer labor. He felt the Human Rights Commission would be very sympathetic to the idea. Dr. Pott' felt the Commission should take the initiative, and not wait until a case had come before them. Mayor Anderson said he would assume by the working of the motion this could be turned over to ,the Human Rights Commission to start necessary procedures for the survey, and report back their intent. The Council could then authorize them to go ahead. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item ]b of the Committee report. Motion carried. C. Council Self-Study- Mayor Anderson suggested the Council consider, another self-study meeting, and that the Council discuss frequency of meetings. He said he had some ideas on election procedures which he would like to discuss. A date will be set within the next 30 days. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item Ie of the Committee report and to set a date. The motion carried'. I! ,I I; I' " I I I, II II I' Ii " it ii Ii " :1 I, II II ,I I: Ii I: ~, l 2. Kendall Ford Variance - Kendall. Ford has requested a 6 month variance extension to continue operations until their new structure is completed. They are presently operating within a tent, trailer and wood frame building. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to extend the permit for Kendall Ford for one year. In answer to Mrs. Beal, the City Manager said the dealership is now in violation of some building code regulations. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 2 of the Committee report. In answer to Councilman Teague, the City Manager said he had discussed with Mr. Wilson and Mr. DeMartini when construction would proceed. Their plans are nearly completed. Councilman Teague requested the administration to review this matter' in two months. A vote was taken on the motion. The motion ~arried. 3. Sewer Assessment Deferment - Construction of a sewer lateral will require an easement through the Everett Armstrong property off Storey Boulevard. This property is 196.6' by 82.5' Although the rear 36.6 is outside the normal 160 foot assessment depth~ the city easement will need to run through it. It is recommended assessment be deferred on this 36.6' until development of the lot will permit use for building. I' ii d I! ,I II Ii II i: " I: Ii II " I' Ii " II i! I, Ii i: In: answer to Dr. Purdy, Public Works Director said this case differed from a previous request" in ,that the city needed an easement through this property. The deferral would be in the best interests of the city. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to defer the assessment as recommended by the staff. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 3 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. 6/8/70 - 3 ..oIIIl