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e ~ ~ I e I I e I - 1 I Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon February 23, 1970 I j I i II I' Ii I I I Ii II Ii Ii 1\ II I, I' il II II Ii Ii Ii III. .Mayor Anderson thanked Mr. Olson,' and the JC's for their work toward winning this award. Ii Ruby Brenne, Ed Kenyon, and the people who make Eugene the fine city that it is. Ii II I! It ii Ii II I' II II It I: II , \ I: j! Ii II II n j' Ii II Ii II i ii I " I , " I; I: II Ii I! ii, I: :' " ii Ii [' Ii II I, Ii :1 1\ II II 'I I. :1 11 Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was calied to order by His Honor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on February 23, 1970, in the Council Chamber with the following councilmen present: Messrs. McDonald and Teague, Mrs. Hayward, Messrs. Purdy, and Gribskov, MFS. Beal and Messrs. Mohr and Williams. Minutes of the meeting held February 9, 1970, as mailed to Council members, were approved. Appointments - Mayor Anderson announced the appointment of David G. Sparks to replace Douglas Orme on the Library Board, for a term ending January 1, 1974. Dr.Purdy nominated Mr. James L. Hershner; as a freeholder for Ward 3 on the Budget Committee,to replace Wilfred R. Stephens. Term ends December 31, 1972. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague that approval be given to the appointments listed above. Motion carried. All-America City. Eugene - Mr. Wally Olson, representative of Curtis Publishing Company congratulated Eugene for being the only city in the entire western half of the United States to be selected as an All-America Award City. Mr. Olson presented an engraved copy of Look Magazine to the Mayor. He thanked Initiative petitions - The City Attorney reported that on City initiative measures, petitions should be filed more than 70 days prior to date of the next election. Therefore, petitions could be placed before the Council at the next regular Council meeting for placement on the Ballot at a special elec- tion to be held in con4unction with the statewide primary. r I The City Attorney said the recorder must present the proposed amendments to the charter to the Council and the Council must take action to call a special election in conjunction with the state election. COMMITTEE REPORTS Meeting held February 11, 1970: ~Present: Mayor Anderson; Councilmen Hayward, Purdy, Teague, Beal, Gribskov, Mohr and Williams; City Manager and staff; and others. 1. Items from Mayor and Council a. Preliminary Budget - Items for consideration for preliminary budget should be submitted to the City Manager not later than February 28, 1970 Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and place on file Item la of the Committee report. City Manager commented that the first budget committee meeting will be in the second week of March. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. b. Human Rights Ordinance - Councilman Mohr was concerned that, in a recent discrimination case, the defendant elected to forfeit bail of $100, rather than appear for trial. Councilman Mohr suggested that the bail be increased to $500 to discourage for- feiture, and co~tinuation Of discrimination practices by owners. Mr. Mohr requested that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to this effect, and that a section be added requiring a condition to a contractual ag~eement with the city of Eugene that a contractor must sign a statement of compliance with the pro- visions of the Human Rights Ordinance. Councilman Mohr felt this represented another major step to provide for application of the principles of the City's Human Rights Ordinance. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item lb of the Committee report. Mr. Mohr seconded by Mrs. Hayward moved to amend the motion to file this item, and request the Human Rights Commission to consider a proposed amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance. regarding. anti~ - discrimination certificates in city contracts and increasing the fine for violation. Motion Carried. c. Council By-Laws - Councilman Mohr suggested amendment of Council By-Laws to require a 2/3 vote on any Council Resolutions for passage. Ii I' 1\ In reply to Dr. Purdy, the City Attorney said he would report to the Council whether this was a 'provision of the charter, and whether a charter amendment would be required if they wished tq accomplish this. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item lc of the Committee report. Motion carried. ;\ !; The City Attorney reported that voting was provided in rules in the City Charter, and since a charter 2/23/70 ~