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ft~ e 2/27/67 I 1 10. CAB West Coast Petition - Council members were informed that West Coast Airlines filed a petition with the Civil Aeronautics Board for reconsideration of its order not suspending services of United Air Lines at Medford and Eugene, and asking for revision of the condition of West Coast's certificate with regard to subsidy on nonstop services between Medford and San Francisco. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to submit an answer to the petition opposing re- consideration of the Board's decision. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 10 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 11. Legislation - A resume was given of legislation affecting cities now before the Legislature. House and Senate bills discussed were Mith regard to air quality control, Public Employes Retirement System, collective bargaining with public employes, increase in gas tax and change in allocation of receipts, striking by public employes, property tax limitation, and changes in annexation laws." e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 11 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Committee meeting held February 16,1967: I "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Purdy, Lassen, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; and others. 3 1. Planting Agreement, 2835 Wil1amette Street, Baronti - A report from the Superin- tendent of Building Inspection was read explaining the events leading to Dr.August C. Baronti's appeal to the Council for permission to retain the asphalt paving to the curb line of Oak Street adjacent to his property at 2835 Willamette Street in viola- tion of a 1964 landscaping agreement. Cecil Stickney, attorney representing Dr. Baronti, distributed pictures of the area and said the planting strip is not now feasible, that four or five off-street parking spaces will be lost, and that the screening has no purpose. Mr. Stickney said that Dr. Baronti is willing to install the planting if residences are constructed on the east side of Oak Street., Delos Shinn and Oscar Spliid, tenants, and Dr. Baronti also spoke in support of the appeal. It was explained that because of the changing character of the area sidewalk in- stallation requirements were waived and that sidewalk installation depends upon initiation either by the Councilor by owners of abutting properties. It was pointed out that the purpose of the original planting agreement was to provide a green belt to enhance the appearance of the area rather than to screen or block the view of the property. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to require compliance with the original agreement. Motion carried. 4 2. Ribbon Park Association, Green-Circle Park - Mrs. Florence Murdock presented the Ribbon Park Association's Green-Circle Park proposal and requested the Council's support of the general concept of connecting existing City-County parks together with any new parks by trails under public control. She asked Council authorization for the appropriate City staff and departments to work with the Association in de- veloping preliminary plans and information. It was suggested development of such a plan could be included in the Metropolitan Park Study soon to be started by the Bureau of Municipal Research and Service. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to authorize the City staff to assist on the Green-Circle program in every way possible. Motion carried. I e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Items 1 and 2 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 5 3. Collective Bargaining Agreements - Robert L. Ferrar, on behalf of the officers and executive board of Local 1724 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employes, requested a meeting with the Council to discuss collective bargaining agreements. It was agreed a hearing would be held at the regular Feb- ruary 27, 1967 Council meeting. Fred Mohr, 2112 Agate Street, recommended the City establish a system of collective bargaining with its employes. I Robert Ferrar, representing Loca 1724, asked formation of a permanent employment committee compr~s~ng two councilmen and the City Manager to meet with any City employe to discuss a written contract governing terms of employment. He maintained that a written contract provides a formal means of employe-employer relationship, higher operating efficiency, ,and that without it employes are subject to unfair and unequal treatment. He also maintained that the City's failure to enter into a written agreement on collective bargaining constitutes a refusal to bargain. Richard Beck, member of Local 1724, and Patrick Flynn, representing the Lane County Central Labor Council, also urged Council action with regard to establishing a collective bargaining agreement with City employes. 'e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that the City Manager prepare a report .on a collective bargaining agreement with City employes, including an opinion from the City Attorney on any legali- ties involved. Motion carried. ~ 2/27/67 - t.~~J