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'" point Council moved to approve and adopt supportive findings. -e( If that motion was construed as the first reading, the f:,lc t that it lacked unanimous consent meant it must be held for second reading December 20. Although the bill had an extra reading, which may be superfluous, the action taken is still valid, said Mrs. Benjamin. The bill is now set for a final reading December 20, at which time the Council can accept or reject the bill. Mrs. Benjamin also mentioned the debate that arose at the December 13 meeting on whether the public hearing should be reopened. She said that, although the presiding officer could have reopened the hearing, to have done so would have raised issues of fairness, as there had been no notification to the parties that another public hearing would be held. There was no necessity for a hearing, as the matter had already been heard at previous hearings. Com 12/15/76 C. Budget Committee Appointment--Mr. Haws indicated that he would File be recommending a Budget Committee appointment from Ward 6, to replace Ray Bradshaw who is resigning. Com 12/15/76 D. National League of Cities Meeting Report--Mr. Haws noted that File the NLC meeting was a very rewarding experience. He said that there were several different programs presented; for the most part he attended programs having to do with small cities. He also mentioned that he had opportunity to talk with Spring- field council members at the meeting. He wondered if it would --C I be possible for the two councils to exchange minutes in the fu ture. Mr. Bradley mentioned some of the substantive issues that were addressed at the meeting. On the issue of public safety, the delegates reaffirmed their earlier position regarding handgun legislation. On transportation, they fe1 t the federal govern- ment should have single funding sources for highway and road improvements. The delegates also felt there should be area- wide planning for common urban problems. Also discussed was the possible decriminalization of the use of heroin. In that regard Manager was under the impression from local press reports that the drug under discussion was cocaine. Mr. Bradley said that, as regards environmental quality, discussion was held on establishing noise pollution controls, solid waste facilities, urban deterioration controls, etc. He finally mentioned that the city of Jacksonville, Oregon, received a citation for their presentation on historic preservation. - Minutes 12/20/76 - 4 "Oq