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M I NUT E S e Eugene City Council City Council Chamber May 16, 1984 11:55 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Brian Obie, Cynthia Wooten, Freeman Holmer, Joyce Nichols, Emily Schue, and Betty Smith. COUNCILORS ABSENT: John Ball and Richard Hansen. Adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. National Association of Regional Councils Meeting. Councilor Schue stated that she had represented the Lane Council of Governments in a National Association of Regional Councils meeting in Seattle the previous week. She stated that the discussions held on economic development were worthwhile. e B. Affirmative Action on Board and Commission Appointments Councilor Holmer congratulated Councilors Obie and Wooten on their successful election campaigns. Referring to his May 15, 1984, memorandum to the City Council, Mr. Holmer stated that he was still concerned with adequate repre- sentation on the City.s boards and commissions. He asked that staff develop information in advance of any appointments that presented the current compo- sition of each board in the areas of sex, ethnic group, disabilities, age, special skills or qualifications, and ward of residence. He stressed that the boards and commissions should be made more representative of the community. He said that the staff information would assist the council in its efforts toward affirmative action. C. Handguns Councilor Holmer briefly reviewed his May 15, 1984, memorandum to the City Council which noted several statistics on deaths and injuries resulting from handguns. He said the council had previously expressed itself on the forms of violence in the world; therefore, he suggested that the council address this issue in devising an appropriate response. He added that the Community Goals Conference delegates concurred in a suggested action by the City to register handguns. While Mr. Holmer said he was not suggesting that the City require handgun registration or licensing or the outright banning of handguns, he suggested that the City address the issue of handguns within the city or that the issue be added to the council's legislative agenda. He invited members of the councilor the general public to become involved in developing an appro- priate program for the City to adopt. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 16, 1984 Page 1