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e I - I t I e . I - ., 141. 4/8/68 from the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner report). She called attention to the seminar concerning this report sponsored by the University of Oregon to be held on the campus beginning April 1, 1968. The report directs attention to causes of civil disorders and suggests what communities and local governments may do to prevent civil disorders. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that the Human Rights Commission be asked to prepare and carry out an education program for Eugene which relates to the Kerner report; to establish in this program measures oy which citizens might be able to solve some of the problems; and that the Council en- dorse the seminar being conducted on the campus. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 1 of the committee report. Mr. A1 Casady said he had heard that at a private lodge meeting at which a policeman gave a speech it was reported it was necessary for two policemen, one of which must have a rating of sergeant or higher, to arrest a negro, and that this was the result of an agreement between the University of Oregon and the City Council. The City Manager said he knew of no such agreement nor had he heard of any such report. A vote was taken on the motion, and motion carried. 1 Councilwoman Hayward said she had been requested by the Lane Human Resources to present to the Council the proposal, and she so moved, that (1) the Council join with the Springfield City Council, the Springfield and Eugene Chambers of Commerce, the Lane County Commissioners, and the Lane Human Re- sources to call an immediate conference of leaders of business and industry in Lane County to consider provision of jobs and job training first and immediately for unemployed negroes in the community, and secondly on a continuing basis for all low-income and no-income persons, with the objective of attempt- ing to eliminate poverty in Lane County so far as provision of jobs, job opportunities, and trmning can achieve this objective; (2) the Council appoint a representative to serve on a committee to be made up of representatives of agencies named, this committee to be charged with the responsibility of setting up a conference to be called within a week, if possible, with the conference itself to be held within the next ten days or two weeks; and (3) that this committee call on resources within the com- munity for whatever assistance it may need in setting up the conference (State Employment Service, CORE, Human Rights Commission, etc.). She said she thought the Lane Human Resources hoped that one result of the conference would be a continuing committee of business and industry people to address the problem with continuity, and that she would be pleased to serve as the Council's representative. Councilman McDonald said he would second the motion but that he felt since the majority of low-income and no-income people in the community are white people, he would like the motion stated so as not to place these people in second place. Mrs. Hayward replied that because of the recent assassination of Martin Luther King, she would urge something more definite be done with regard to negroes. Mr. McDonald moved that the motion be amended to read "not only negroes, but also unemployed and low- income white people and other minority groups...". There was no second. Mr. Dale Hogan, 210 East 42nd Avenue, said he felt a great deal was being done on an emotional basis because of the death of King. He said experience has shown that many who have gone out of their way to hire negroes have found they do not want to accept responsibility. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to amend the motion to read "...with emphasis placed on negro groups, however not any greater emphasis than on other minority groups suffering from unemploy- ment..." instead of "...first and immediately for unemployed negroes...". Motion carried. A vote was taken on the motion as amended, and motion as amended carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to appoint Councilwoman Hayward as the Council's representa- tive on the committee. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to appoint Councilman McDonald. Mrs. Hayward withdrew her name, and a unanimous vote was cast for Councilman McDonald to represent the City. Later in the meeting, Councilman Wingard moved, seconded by Mr. McDonald, to reconsider the action with regard to Eugene's representative on the committee. Mr. Wingard said that he felt to ensure pr~er representation for Eugene, there should be two representatives on the committee. Motion carried. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that both Mrs. Hayward and Mr. McDonald represent Eugene on the committee to set up the conference requested by Lane Human Resources. Motion carried. 2 2. Street Cut Notification - The City Manager, in response to a question from Council- woman Hayward with regard to notification when street cuts are to be made, said the policy differs with varying circumstances, but that a descriptive explanation would be brought back to the Council for consideration. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 2 of the committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 3 3. Appointment, Budget Committee - Ralph Cobb, 3550 West Amazon Drive, was recommended by Councilman McNutt to complete the term on the Budget Committee vacated by C. F. Shearer, resigned. The term expires December 31, 1968. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs.Lauris to appoint Mr. Cobb as recommended. Motion carried. 4/8/68 - 10 ~