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afford an opportunitlj' for la1io:r input toth.e Council witbouthaving tOdpetition for hearings at separate Cotinci11l1eetingsr and that it would be similar to the Planning COmm2ssion and Human Rights Commission, advisory only in matters per- taining to labor problems. ' Mrs. Beal expressed the opinion that such a comndssion would make a substantial . contribution on the part of labor and would better public relations as well as labor relations. Councilman Mohr suggested scheduling time at a committee meeting for discussion. Manager said before discussion is held it would be helpful to have some informa- tion about the petitioner's concept of the comndssion's operation and responsi- bilities and the petitioner's role in this relationship. Mayor Anderson expressed reservations about the proposal unless specific duties are spelled out, his primary concern involving the collective bargaining process and whether it is the intent that the proposed commission actually enter into the bargaining process, grievances, etc. Mr. Fletcher said he did not see it as intervening at any particular stage in negotiations between the Ci ty and its em- ploye unions, rather as advising on possible ordinance changes, Charter revisions, sharing cost of arbitration, etc. He said the Central Labor Council is composed .' of 39 different unions in Lane County and they would be able to use a Labor Rela- tions Commission as an advisory comndssion. The comndssion could be used, he said, I to implement legislation such as prohibiting importation of strikebreakers, or pre- clude the existence of any particular union. Mrs. Beal saw it as an opportuni ty for dealing wi th matters of broad general poli cy . which would reach the Council, a clearing house to take care of detail and gi ve representation to a wide community point of view. Ci ty Attorney asked if";the proposal was modeled after any existing board or panel I in any other city. Mr. Fletcher didn't know of any and felt it to be unique. It was understood the proposal would be scheduled for discussion at a future com- mittee meeting after Mr. Fletcher has contacted Manager to arrange for time on the agenda. Manager sai d it would be helpful to have minutes of the Labor Council's discussion in adopting the recommendation. Mr. Fletcher suggested his office's Comm drafting an ordinance creating a Labor Relations Comndssion for City Council con- 11/8/72 sideration. It was understood the matter probably would not be scheduled for the Affirm November 15 commi ttee meeting. P. policing Curbside Parking Areas - Mrs. Beal asked for staff report on the feasi- bility of policing areas where cars are being parked at the curb for long periods Comm in the vicini ty of the campus. It was understood a report will be brought to the 11/22/72 Council. Affirm Q. Recommendation, Ballot Measure No. 56 (Requiring vote prior to street construc- . tion) - Manager suggested preparation of staff recommendation with regard to intent of Ballot Measure No. 56 to give Council information on which to base adoption of official policy in defining a method for proceeding on. construction of limited access streets. Of particular concern is Amazon Parkway for which there now ap- pears to be money available for purchase of right-of-way but probability that an election will be n~eded on alignment or.route, and possibility of another election before start of actual construction because purchase of right-of-way, design, and bid process will take more than a year. In answer to Councilman Teague, Manager said the money available for right"'of-way purchase could be put into a sinking fund explicitly earmarked for use at some future time for Amazon Parkway, or it could be shifted to some other use. Mrs. Beal said -thatin~talking with proponents of the successful ballot measure that she had the impression they would be willing to work with the City in draft- ing an amending measure which would clarify the Charter amendment requiring a vote Comm on freeways, throughways, tee., so it would be easier for the City to operate and 11/8/72 still satisfy the aims of the proponents. File R. Revenue Sharing - Manager explained that staff will now start an intensive ef- fort for consensus on where rrrmies from the Federal revenue sharing progiam '_ should be applied. As soon as a recommendation can be presented to the Council, it would be desirable to start the budgeting process if those funds, which must be allocated under the local budget law, are to be used during the present fiscal year. The first revenue will be recei ved during the first part of December and it is felt desirable that the Budget Committee go through the public hearing pro- cess to ad9pt a supplemental budget, as required by the State Division of Audits. 3~~ 11/27(72 - 15