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/ 0360 e .;....-- that he had discus.sed .the matter of the Employe Relation Fact Finding Corrrrnittee and has pointed 1 out problems to Mr. Fraser and what the Council had indicated. Mr. Fraser had read the account in the press and asked the Mayor to direct his correspondence to the Council. The Mayor read _ a letter requesting some form of time schedule and work plan be suggested to the Corrrrnittee. ;Mr. Fraser enclosed a copy of a Central Lane Metropolitan Study Commission Work Outline, indicating what had been done to schedule work for this corrrrnittee. He explained that, prior to calling the corrrrnittee together, he desired to become ramiliar with its background so that time could be properly utilized. Mayor Anderson has discussed this with Mr. Fraser and,he bas suggest~d_a simpleoutl~n~ of steps to be taken by the Corrrrnittee. -- D Mayor Anderson appointed Mr. Mc onald, Mr. Mohr and Mr. Gribskov to meet with Mr. Fraser immediately and set up a time schedule with "him, so that the work of this corrrrnittee may proceed. Mr. McDonald will serve as chairman and will follow this course of' action. Copies of Mr. Fraser's letter will be sent to the Council. Mrs. Beal asked to have a time-table for the council subcorrrrnittee. Mr. McDonald replied that the e corrrrnittee had been directed to enter into this at once, and they would contact Mr. Fraser., 4. On-Street Parking Space - Mrs. Beal asked fora report on a suggestion made to permit property owners to reserve parking space, upon payment of a fee to the City. The Attorney said a report is ready, but he would like to discuss it with Mrs. Beal before making it public. ' Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file Item 4 of the Corrrrnittee report. 1 Motion carried. 5. Moratorium, Vietnam - Councilman Mohr suggested that the Council participate, not as councilmen, but as individual elected representatives, in activities and discussions II taking place next Wednesday for a Vietnam ~oratorium. This is a nation-wide program I \ to re-focus attention of the nation on problems of war in Vietnam. Mr. Mohr thought it appropriate that the City becom~ involved, since the Council has resolved itself on. the issue of defense spending. and national priorities. Mr. Mohr suggested that the Council hold its next meeting in the Council Chambers, beginning at 11:40 and have a symbolic program. At 12:15 the Council could reconvene and go on with its business meeting. \ Councilman McDonald was uncertain if Mr. Mohr was asking City government to oppose expenditures for this so-called war. He did not feel there was a war in Vietnam, at the present moment. Mr. Mohr said he was not suggesting that the Council debate th~ issues, but was indicating the City shogld take a part in this national program. Mayor Anderson asked to put the matter in a different perspective. He looked upon the ~oratorium as a day of reflection and contemplation, and felt that, basically, it should I be a day of d igni ty, not a day of violence. The Council Chambers and City facilities -- are at the center of local government, and we, as a Council, are in effect a depository 1 illor public expression of citizens in the community. The Council is essentially a catalyst for activity in the city of Eugene and is not here to pass resolutions_on items I of political concern. The Counci'l has an opportunity for expression in all atmosphere i of dignity and reflection. I II Mayor Anderson suggested the Council ,authorize use of the Council Chambers from 11:45 , to 12:15 to provide an opportunity for all citizens of Eugene to come and participate in ~. II a progra.m which would give Council members and all citizens a chance to look at the 41. I situat~on in light of its effect on' our City - and a 12 :20 reconvene at the Eugene ',-- : Hotel for its corrrrnittee of the whole meeting. I I Mrs'- Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to delay the Corrrrnittee of the Whole meeting on III' October 15 until 12 :20 to provide the Council an opportunity to take part in a city-wide Vietnam Moratorium. I II Mr. Mohr;.said he had hoped the program would be on the public record. " 'I II Vote taken on motion. Moti0n carried with Mr. McDonald voting no. II II ' 'I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item <5 of the Corrrrnittee report. t, III Mr. Mohr asked to invite participation and contribution of the Council and staff at the moratorium. I Mr. Teague asked to interpret this again that the Council will delay its regular meeting until 1- ,I 12:20 to give any members of the Council an opportunity to attend. It is a private matter. Mayor II Anderson said every attempt has been made to make this clear. This ,is not an action by the. Council il supporting any particular political line of view in connection with Vietnam. . ~ 11 Vote taken on motion. All aye." \ 6. Reports I a. Mayor Anderson read a memorandum to city employes and department. heads compliment~ng ) them on a job well done. The City reported 102% of the dollar quota established for ~ I the 1969 United Appeal Drive. ,., .....'\ 10/13/69 - 6 :