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Mr. Lieuallen felt the Council should support a move in that direction, but be cautious in how it phrases the ban. He felt that Council should take a reasonable approach to protect ... _ the rights of people who do not smoke while they are in public ~ places. Ms. Miller said her interpretation of the bill was that it placed a ban on smoking in rooms during public meetings and recess, and would allow a distinct separation of smoking in work places. She was not sure Council had enough information to take action, but felt banning smoking during public meetings was clearly within Council's jurisdiction. Ms. Schue and said Council should look at what is reasonable, i.e. banning smoking in public meeting places and careful consideration regarding work places. Mr. Obie suggested the bill be reviewed by the Legislative Sub- committee with recommendation to be forwarded to Council. D. It was consensus that the bill would be referred to the Legislative Subcommittee at its February 22 meeting. Metro Treatment Plant Funding--Ms. Smith has requested City Manager to prepare a briefing paper for Councilors attending the NLC meeting regarding several funding issues for their meeting with the Oregon congressional delegation. Manager said this would be a discussion item at Council's meeting February 28. E. Metro Plan Update Forum--Ms. Miller said the Forum held February 17 at the Fairgrounds seemed to be have been highly successful. Many ~ elected officials, as well as over 1,000 citizens, attended. She felt it was a real success with participation and comments from those attending. Ms. Smith commended the staff and the Committee for the fine work that they had done. She felt the money had been well spent. Appointments--Mayor made the following appointments: Building/Housing Code Board of Appeals: Dan Platz 1820 Happy Lane Unexpired Term ending 1/1/80 Zoning Board of Appeals: Dick Unruh 460 East 2nd Five-year term ending 1/1/84 F. G. Emergency Medical Services Policy and Task Force Study Committees-- One Eugene Councilor needs to be appointed. Mayor Keller requested those interested in serving let him know. Manager noted a motion was needed to approve the composition of the committes as outlined in memo distributed to Council. Thus, staff could notify those on the Committees and invite them to participate. He said Springfield had responded and appointed its Councilor. - 2/21/79--2 q5