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<br />Several Councilmen expressed fear~ such ,a suit might enda~ger passage of the budget. Mr, Mohr
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<br />Vote taken on motion as stated, All councilmen present voted aye except Mr. McDonald,
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<br />VII, Items to be considered vithone ~otion, after discussion of individual items, if requested.
<br />Items A through CC were considered at committee meetings of March 24~ March 31 and April 7,
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<br />4/7/71 A. *Compensation Agreements, Employe Organizations - Eugene City Employe's Association,
<br />AFSCME and the Police Benevolent Association have accepted administration recommendations
<br />which are equivalent to the previously approved agreement with the Firefig{1ters. These'
<br />will be before the Council for approval. Staff commented on its appreciation for the
<br />,manner in which the groups worked with them on the agre~ments. approvel
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<br />TOPICS Program - The project to improve Hilyard from 29th Avenue to West Amazon Drive,
<br />30th Avenue from Hilyard to Kincaid and Amazon Parkway from 29th Avenue to Hilyard is ,I
<br />a portion of one of the E-SATS priority projects. It will alleviate traffic congestion
<br />and improve the safety of the intersection. A detailed plan will be brought to the
<br />regular meeting, where formal action will be taken. . approve
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<br />Petition for Paving, Monroe Street from 39th to 750' south - The petition has been signed
<br />by owners of 61% of the property to be assessed. Staff recommends acceptance.
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<br />Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that a hearing be set regarding the peti ti on ii
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<br />for paving of Monroe Street. Motion carried. approv~
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<br />Legislation
<br />1, H.B.. .1229 - Relating to student scholarships in the State - The bill has deleted a: ' ~
<br />portion relating to tuition remission for foreign students. This would affect approx-
<br />imately 900 foreign students paying tuition at the University of Oregon.
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<br />Mr. Kenneth Ghent, foreign student advisor at the University of Oregon, outlined
<br />the implications of this bill on foreign students, approximately 400 of which had
<br />received "Scholarships" through reduced tuition, He explained the advantages of
<br />foreign student enrollment, and how they enriched the campus. He said the bill will
<br />be Defore. committee within. the next day, and reqqested the Council to send an express- '
<br />ion of opinion to that committee. He suggested that the bill be amended or revised
<br />so that present scholarship programs for foreign students may be continued.
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<br />Mayor Anderson felt the foreign student program at the University was a very vital
<br />part of the. community and should be continued and strengthened. He recommended
<br />the Council authorize staff to prepare a resolution seeking return of the fee remission ,I
<br />plan.
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<br />After discussion with Mr. Ghent, Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that a res-
<br />olution be prepared as outlined above, and that it be sent to. the committee by wire.
<br />Motion rarried.
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<br />2. S,B. 431 - Relating to alcoholism, and its treatment - Requires that alcoholism
<br />will no longer be treated as a criminal offense and removes it from the criminal
<br />law system. Senator Fadeley requested that the Council take a position on this bill.
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<br />Mayor Anderson said this seemed to be a topic for Council consideration, in view
<br />of its recent action or interest in code revision.
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<br />There was d~scussion of treatment facilities in the City, and whether these would
<br />be considered adequpte under the bill. Mrs. Vivien Hinton explained the existence
<br />of a house for rehabilitation of women alcoholics, and how it is presently
<br />utilized by the City.
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<br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council express approval of S.B. 431.
<br />Motion carried.
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<br />E. Black Community Survey - Mr. Arthur Johnson, member of the Human Rights Commission,
<br />reviewed the survey report end Commission responses to it. Since the Council previously
<br />received copies of the report, he did not go into detail. He explained that. the
<br />Commission has been charged with responsibility for ascertaining status and treatment
<br />of minority groups ,regarding access to education, housing and employment. It is
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<br />primarilY problem-oriented, and they now know this approach is not adequate. Posi ti ve
<br />suggestions have been made for employment of a minority relations specialist by the
<br />City or an Executive Director for the Human Rights Commission,
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<br />The Commission should hold meetings to discuss this survey and recommendations, and members
<br />should make. themselves accessible to those with human rights problems, The Commission
<br />should initiate and support social service activities of the City related to minority
<br />relations. It should use more efficiently its ability to initiate complaints under the
<br />ordinance. Representation on committees of the Commission should be broadened to include
<br />other ethnic and minority groups, with an emphasis on young people, City and other public
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<br />'*'Items printed in italics are taken from Commi ttee reports,
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