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e Councilwoman Campbell favored support of this legislation without asking for amendment which would make permissive rather than mandatory OLCC consideration of local govern- ment negative recommendations on issuance of liquor licenses. She felt the Council would not be able to carry out a requirement for affidavit from liquor dispensers with regard to non-discrimination should S.B.6 not be passed. Councilman Murray agreed. Councilman Williams said he agreed with the editorial stand of the Eugene Register-Guard that passage of S.B.6 would be an excellent way to guarantee development of graft with- in the City since it would make the livelihood of a business solely dependent upon the moral judgment of a political body. He said he would not like to see that type of arbi- trary power established. He favored endorsement of the original Council committee action. Councilman Hershner agreed and said amendments to the bill would give OLCC recognition of City recommendations by statute, whereas now OLCC takes the position that it has no authority unless those recommendations can be substantiated in a court of Inw. He added that this l~gislation could lead to local options in the State. Councilman Murray argued that the Council could consider a list of criteria upon which to judge liquor license applications, and that discrimination could be one of those things which would be adequate cause to deny a license. He said he would like to see the Council have that tool. 'e There was further discussion with r~gard to other similar legislation being introduced, effect of this legislation on remote areas of the State, more' participation by local government in decisions at the State level, desirability of having decisions made by elected officials rather than appointive, etc. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to support S.B.6 and instruct the Legislative Analyst to so lobby. Motion carried, Councilmen Beal, Campbell, Murray, Wood, and Mayor Anderson voting aye; Councilmen Williams, McDonald, Hershner, and Keller voting no. 3.iS.B.266 - Establishes rehabilitation loans up to $1,000 per person for alco- ~ holic rehabilitation . i Councilwoman Beal suggested no position be taken in view of current review of , the entire alcoholic program. At the request of Councilman Murray it was j,a~:::,~_~~!,~ bill would be placed on a future agenda.,. ...' - '-'-""'t(~-:'" .'~_"'_____A"_""__.",,,_,_~,__ .,'__ '._._.'._'~.. ,...., ..~i~r_.,H.~._. Comm 2/28/73 Approve H.B.2745 - 10% OLCCFunds to Mental Health Division for rehabilitation Councilman Murray said'he'would like to see the Council support S.B.266. He felt this a sensible way t~ ~pproach the problem in view of the statistics on alcoholics and related traffic accidents, and the cost incurred in rehabilitation. At the request of Councilman Wood, Manager presented H.B.2745 which would appropriate 10% of OLCC funds to the Mental Health Division for alcoholic and drug rehabilitation. Hearing is scheduled on this bill Thursday, March 15. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that if the Council supports S.B.266 arid H.B.2745 after. full discussion at its, March';!l!! committe,e meeting, that will be interpreted as' official position of the Council and so ~ransmitted to the legiSlative committees considering the bills. Motion carried unanimously. 4.' S.C.R.4 - tIn memoriam: Charles Andrew "Shy" Huntington Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to support S.C.R.4. Motion carried ! unanimously. 5.!H.B.210B - Establishes the principle of State payment in lieu of property tax for fire protection to State facilities, and appropriates an in- significant amount of m:mey therefor Manager explained that the bill would authorize the State ,to make payments to cities in lieu of property tax for fire protection in those cities where the State has substantial real estate development; The bill appropriates $50,000 ; per year for those payments. Staff would like to see the principle established \ land extended to police and other services being performed for ,the State by cities,\ I but with amendment to encompass agreements between cities and . agencies of the ! : S,tate receiving protection. A ,.Comm 2/28/73 Approve. -- Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. Cazppbell to s.u.pport H.B.210B in prj.nciple. , i. ; Councilman Williams suggested that the Legislative Analyst be instructed to work for legislation providing sufficient money to reimburse ci. ties for services . rendered the State. Manager explained that initially the bill pr~vided for a larger amount of money but was limi ted to fire protection only. The League of Oregon Cities feels it is desirable to gain favorable vote on theprineiplQ of payment by the State and will continue to support this bill. 1'3 3/12/73 - 5