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e E. Prohibition of Camping Ms. Bascom and Ms. Wooten requested a report detailing the numbers of arrests for camping, no-shows in court, and incarcerations for those violations. Ms. Wooten asked that the Public Safety Advisory Committee review the ordinance regulating camping and that consideration be given to decriminalizing camping by homeless people on public land. F. Urban Forests Ms. Bascom reported that while interest in urban forests is growing, most cities plant only one tree for every four that die. G. Maurie Jacobs Memorial Project Mayor Obie announced that Governor Goldschmidt has included $250,000 in the budget being forwarded to the Legislature for the memorial project. He reported widespread support for the project and said the $1,000 per couple fund-raising dinner is scheduled for January 31. Mayor Obie anticipated that the council would be asked to allocate some funds to help achieve the matching aspect. H. Director of Aviation Mr. Rutan said he had requested that the new Director of Aviation, Mike Boggs, be invited to address the council in January. He reported that the e airport expansion project is within budget and almost on time. I. National League of Cities Ms. Schue commented that the recent meeting in Boston had been successful and councilors would receive a written report on the workshops and discussions that occurred. She asked for the council's consideration of establishing limits on the number of councilors and staff who would attend future meetings. J. Conference Center Ms. Schue pointed out the need to differentiate between the Hilton Hotel and the Conference Center in meeting announcements. K. End of Councilor Wooten1s Term Ms. Wooten expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the council. She said she would continue to work toward long-term solutions to the problems of low-income housing. Ms. Wooten thanked City Manager Mike Gleason for his leadership. Mayor Obie thanked Ms. Wooten for her many contributions and said she would be appropriately recognized at the January 9 council meeting. Mr. Holmer e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 14, 1988 Page 2 .